Run Report by Jerome
The usual Peacock run on a beautiful spring evening was enjoyed (for some) by Amanda, Jules, Chris, Susie, Doug, John, Kate, Duds, Ricky, Dominique, Fred, myself and the youngest ever participant Ellie Jackson, her mum Heather took the walking option which was I’m sure more enjoyable than running.
One serious hill about 1 ½ miles into the run was I’m sure indicative of what we will be facing over the next 5 months but thankfully there was only one of them last night. Once at the top Ellie realised that her school cross country runs were a bit flat in Berkhamsted and she has vowed to increase her hill training. Meantime most of the rest of us have vowed to reduce the number of hills. At the top of the hill Doug and myself kindly agreed to accompany Ellie home a slightly shorter route whereas the others powered on an extra mile……..so they say!! One of my few ever conversations while running took place and Doug and I discussed when we were going to play the K Club this year with our vouchers. Unfortunately with the cost of summer green fees over there it seems that our voucher may cover the cost of playing one shot off the first tee only.
Once back at the pub Doug actually bought some nibbles on the first round with the Kettle crisps being especially popular.
It is difficult to judge the main topic of conversation as I was squeezed out of the inner circle when I disappeared to buy the second round. There were a few more references to dogging, some mild amusement at John and Kate’s trip to Dorset and a great deal of discussion on where we should run next week.
The run next week will start at 6.45pm and I will plan a new route from the Fox & Hounds at Christmas Common.
See you then
Jerome
The usual Peacock run on a beautiful spring evening was enjoyed (for some) by Amanda, Jules, Chris, Susie, Doug, John, Kate, Duds, Ricky, Dominique, Fred, myself and the youngest ever participant Ellie Jackson, her mum Heather took the walking option which was I’m sure more enjoyable than running.
One serious hill about 1 ½ miles into the run was I’m sure indicative of what we will be facing over the next 5 months but thankfully there was only one of them last night. Once at the top Ellie realised that her school cross country runs were a bit flat in Berkhamsted and she has vowed to increase her hill training. Meantime most of the rest of us have vowed to reduce the number of hills. At the top of the hill Doug and myself kindly agreed to accompany Ellie home a slightly shorter route whereas the others powered on an extra mile……..so they say!! One of my few ever conversations while running took place and Doug and I discussed when we were going to play the K Club this year with our vouchers. Unfortunately with the cost of summer green fees over there it seems that our voucher may cover the cost of playing one shot off the first tee only.
Once back at the pub Doug actually bought some nibbles on the first round with the Kettle crisps being especially popular.
It is difficult to judge the main topic of conversation as I was squeezed out of the inner circle when I disappeared to buy the second round. There were a few more references to dogging, some mild amusement at John and Kate’s trip to Dorset and a great deal of discussion on where we should run next week.
The run next week will start at 6.45pm and I will plan a new route from the Fox & Hounds at Christmas Common.
See you then
Jerome
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