It's thundering outside and the radar shows rain in the city right now. The National Weather Service says severe storms are likely until 9. Needless to say, it's not safe to be outside. We don't run in severe weather. Ever.
An update from downtown says, "Even though the warning expires at 4:45 p.m. as of now, it looks like there are more storm cells headed this way from over the mountain." Be safe, stay out of the weather. Looks like we're cancelled at the Greenbelt.
The Lake is still on...see Kim's comment below.
8 comments:
At Lake Monticello we will still run unless there is lightning or a torrential downpour at 6:00. If there is rain and no lightning, we will run! See you then!
Hey, I'm all for safety, but cancelling the Greenbelt before 2:30 today is just plain stupid. It's been beautiful outside for the past hour and a half and we could all be running. You all do a great job, but whoever's making these decisions should look into the sky every now and then. Fluvanna is under an extreme storm watch, but the Lake rookie run isn't cancelled. Please. Be consistent.
I'm really sorry that this happened. I'll let Joan know how you feel.
I know this doesn't help, but the time on the post was not right. It should have read 4:19. Again, my apologies.
Thanks for your response. You must have posted at 3:19, because I posted exactly at 6 and it shows 5. Way too early to cancel.
I just changed the clock two seconds ago. I did send Joan an email with your comments. We'll try and do better.
Let's be kind please and recognize that these ladies are volunteering their time and making the best decisions they can under changing weather conditions. I for one would not want the responsibility for making a decision for everyone based on the "weather reports" that never seem quite accurate. If one wants to run they can always run on their own using their common sense and the conditions outside their own doorway.
Okay I did my first run by myself today at a local school track. I was a little disappointed in myself. My goal is to RUN the 4 miler because I've dreamed of doing something like this for myself for wayyyyy too long now. So I walked one lap like we did at the UVA track and then I ran another lap and then I got too out of breath and had to walk a bit. I picked up the running after a quick cool down. I guess I'm just disappointed that I couldn't even run the two laps continuously and I'm feeling daunted looking ahead to what we'll move onto by Saturday. Is this normal? Will my body adjust? Ahhhhhhhh...I feel bummed. Just thought I'd post my thoughts in case anyone else had a similar experience.
Yes, sounds like me two years ago, and we have lots of company. Gradual and steady should get you to your goal--and it is more than just **OKAY** to walk. Enjoy walking guilt-free! By getting out and moving, you are well on your way to getting healthier. Try doing the walk/run for a certain number of minutes (start at 15-20 min and build on this). Don't count laps! and don't get discouraged or push too hard at first. Be patient and enjoy!
When you say "myself" do you mean alone? Boredom is common when running in circles on a track. If you are on a track it is super if you can find a friend to run/walk with you. This is someone to talk with so you'll forget to count laps. Also music from an ipod can help. Run/walk for a certain number of songs rather than counting laps. IMPORTANT, if you move off of the track to run on the road also remove the ipod for safety.
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