02/06/2026
The planned strength meet run was slightly derailed by a rather uncooperative change in the weather. Even the Rings of Fire warm-up couldn't persuade the drizzle to stop.
We saw some impressive efforts during the plank balling challenge, although it's fair to say the combination of planks, rain and grass left us with muddy paws and muddy leggings. The conditions were too soggy for the Caterpillar plank which was replaced by a wall sit challenge. Officially, it was 1 minute 30 seconds against the wall, but by the time the instructions were finished, some of you had probably already clocked up 3 minutes! The hourglass relay may not have been our sharpest display of military precision, but the important thing is that everyone eventually ran where they were supposed to, and we finished in style with two victory laps of Longford Park.
A warm welcome to our three first-timers, who bravely joined us on one of a wet evening and still came back smiling. Thank you to all of you for turning up, sticking with it, embracing the conditions, and bringing the usual mix of effort, energy and laughter that makes these meet runs so much fun.
