Holiday diary - Run 4 a surprise destination!

[skysue16]

Today I was in Dorset visiting family members so another opportunity to run in a different place. It was a misty, damp and humid start to the day. I set off from the hotel along the cycle path around the bay. The path was parallel to a busy road with folk rushing to work. I was overtaken by folk on bikes, other runners too, but I was happy with my steady pace. The path continued around the bay (swans, ducks and seagulls to watch), went over a bridge and past some fields with lovely cattle munching the dew soaked grass. Next the track went through a forested area which suddenly opened out into a large grassy area and a country house! (see photo). What a surprise! It is years since I visited this country park and never as a runner or via this route. It is amazing how running opens up opportunities to explore and experience our surroundings in a different way. What a joy. I jogged past the house and returned to the cycle track a different way, retracing my steps back to the hotel. 10k! I haven't run that distance since April 😄 Legs felt rather tired near the end but I did it!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Great work Sue..10k today 😊 ..you are clocking up some miles...💪

Another great picture, haunting with the mist.. happy running.x

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you very much Jan (you are having a late night!). I am really enjoying my holiday running challenge of exploring new routes 😀

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Hubby watching the footie...bedtime now.😊x

Night night...

[skysue16 Graduate10]

😴 happy dreams of lovely runs!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Simply beautiful!!! What an evocative photograph..!

A long run and a terrific time...blimey... go you Enjoy your break too

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Old floss, so pleased to run a longer distance again (knees complained a bit!). I am having a lovely time seeing family 😊 feeling relaxed

[Anniemurph Graduate10]

What a lovely run! Well done on the 10k too

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Anniemurph]

Thank you, over the busy summer I was only managing 3/4k and was beginning to think I would never get to 10k again!

[Michael_W]

If you're ever down this way again on a weekend you must come and join us at Upton House parkrun (parkrun.org.uk/uptonhouse). I'm probably biased as I'm a member of the core team and my wife is Event Director but it's a fabulous parkrun. One of our regular volunteers is a professional photographer so lots of great photos on our Facebook page!

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Michael_W]

Well, well! Thanks for your reply 😀 I would love to try a Park Run but at home our nearest is 3 hours away! I thoroughly enjoyed my run around the park.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Beautiful Sue! Very atmospheric and well done on the 10K again 🙂

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks, Princess 😊

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

well done Sue! that looks pretty and nice to be somewhere new

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you 😀 it was a delightful place to run

[Shivani05]

Sounds like an absolutely lovely run!

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Shivani05]

Yes, it was a great surprise to suddenly see the house!