Biathlon

Renting that bike was a great decision. I used it to cycle to and from the local Parkrun in Maastricht this morning. 20 minutes each way, right through the city centre when it was quiet. 

€9 for 23 hours seems like a good deal.

I am pretty sure it is the first time I have cycled to and from a Parkrun*. I am certain it was my first Parkrun in the Netherlands. 

My weekend away was partly to reward myself at the 3rd anniversary of me getting back to running after many years away.

As for the run - even with a 9am start it was horribly warm and humid with the sun being so high in the sky already. I started. I finished. I will not dwell on the bit in between.

In the afternoon I took the train to Düsseldorf Airport and I am enjoying a Novotel overnight ahead of my flight home tomorrow. 

I got my Blip in the men’s toilet of my hotel in Maastricht. My Extra is the Parkrunners assembling at the start to be briefed on the geese in the park and how they can be aggressive when protecting their young. 

The geese behaved themselves this time. 

* Update! Also the first time I have cycled in the Netherlands… and it is wonderful!