Weather Event Damaging Winds ; Power Outages ; Rain and Wind ; Local Runs 11km

Overnight the Weather System I Escaped from Yesterday caught up with me, cutting power, trees down, wind and constant rain. I ran 6km from home in the elements before heading home again to safety and comfort, completing another 5km indoors before calling quits for the day. Absolutely no chance of outdoor running with drizzle and high winds in the afternoon. This weather event is affecting most of South Eastern Australia and should improve by around Wednesday. I'll fit in as much running as I can during the breaks in weather.

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