Riot runners,Rain and Running..

The last few weeks have been fairly busy for the Riot runners.

First up, was Bernie and Michelle they did the Sandstorm obstacle run on Ballyheigue beach. I ran, the Killarney park run that Saturday morning then headed to the beach the cheer on the girls with Anna and my mum. The day was beautiful blue skies and warm sun, which in itself was a real treat..
There was a large turn out for the obstacle run and we were quite fortunate to see the girls as they attempted the last large climb of the run.

conquering fears..

After conquering Sandstorm they crossed the line together.....

And as we were at the beach, there was only one way to sooth tired feet..

The following weekend, we headed to Dingle to cheer on Anna and Tina who were doing the half marathon and Brenda who was completing her 11th out of 12 marathons, you can  read her experience at brendasmercymarathonchallenge.blogspot.com.

The Dingle half marathon, is very picturesque and on my running bucket list!

Dingle Bay!

The girls took some pictures

So JEALOUS!

The girls enjoyed the run and also ran well, so they deserved the bling they received..

Blinged OUT!

I have been out running, the weather has been a bit hit and miss! When the rain stops you've just got to go for it..
Having done nothing for two days, I just went out one morning and it was the best run ever. The moment I started running I could feel my body, my muscles working as they should. I was giddy when I finished!! Runners high!!

The last week or so,  have been particularly wet but I find now I have to get out and run its part of me. I am also moving quicker than I used to, which I am pleased about although I still walk, Usain Bolt has nothing to fear, YET!! Hahahaha!! As the daylight hours are getting shorter, I am trying to take advantage of getting out into the park to run. Due to rain, parts of the park have been under a bit of water, as Anna and I found out on Mondays run.

Anymore rain and we'll be rowing..

I have also have been trying to stretch more and use the instrument of torture that is the foam roller on a more regular basis.

This weekend we will run the Killarney women's 10K. Most of us will be taking part so we will have a good group catch up! I always find this run tough, last year it reduced me to tears. I know the route, I have run parts of it many times, but there is one part of it that irks me I can't explain it!!! I know crazy! This year, I'm  going to try and just enjoy the running. Well that's the plan, but best laid plans etc... I suppose I'll find out Saturday.