Sunday Long Run - lovely 😀

[skysue16]

Cows, sheep, mad barking farm dogs, geese, ducks and a buzzard! Weather perfect - dry, cold but not freezing and a gentle wind. Managed to safely negotiate slippery slurry on the road, wet cattle grids and icy patches. Also survived the shock of having three barking collie dogs chasing us (luckily they thought better of it when I turned and shouted at them) 😠 Mr Squiggs was, as usual, loving it, especially when we spooked the sheep and they started running along the road in front of us 🐏🐏🐏

I feel so lucky to be able to run and so glad that I found C25k and this wonderful forum. Happy running everyone and quick recoveries to anyone on IC 😊

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

What a stunning view!

Wet cattle grids are a nightmare, aren’t they?

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Maddee_6333]

Yes! Squiggy trots over them quite happily while I follow gingerly 😕

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Clever dog!

[Sandyscroll Graduate10]

A lovely post and a run with plenty going on. I love runs like that. 😃

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Sandyscroll]

Yes, lots to look at (could have done without the collies though!).

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Wow and wow!!! Lovely, lovely post...what a super run... and exciting too! Go you Sue x

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss, yes it was a great run. Just love it when the ridge is snowy, looks so pretty 😊❄❄

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10]

sounds like a great run, and a lot of fun. I keep saying I should try a trail run one day everyone makes them sound really good fun.

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Today's run was on single track roads and pavement, I do prefer mixed terrain. But still a wonderful run 😊

[Decker]

Wow what an incredible view Sue! Sounds like a lovely run and a beautiful place to do it.

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

Yes, it is very beautiful and every day is different 😊

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Gorgeous, gorgeous view - lucky you and well done on that run!🙂

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

I am very lucky and appreciate the glorious views every day

[rolysmate Graduate10]

Sounds absolutely wonderful

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to rolysmate]

Thank you, rolysmate - wonderful indeed😀

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

Seriously, is that your view?!! I think I might run into the distance and never come back! Until I run out of puff that is, so about 50 minutes then! I would love to run for an hour and a half there, well done on a great time.

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Fishypieface]

Ha, ha that made me chuckle 😁 and thank you, I was pleased with the time (dog powered of course 😉🐾🐾)

[the_tea_fairy]

Beautiful beautiful! I am running vicariously through your posts until I'm back to full strength!

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to the_tea_fairy]

I hope you are enjoying my posts. I am so lucky to run in lovely places 😀. From your last post it sounds like you are doing well. You will soon be running in the hills 😊

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Looks gorgeous 🙂 Cattle grids are a pain and really interrupt your rhythm 😕

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Yes, I try to 'jog' over them which easier said than done!

[Realrunner]

Thanks for sharing your photo and your run story. Are all your runs so eventful?! What a beautiful spot to enjoy the lovely fresh air.

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Realrunner]

Hi realrunner, yes running with the doggie is exciting - I have to concentrate in case he spots wildlife or smells something interesting! Realrunner

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

Just beautiful! Well done Sue!😊

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you aliboo! I was pleased to get a longer run.

[LiisaM]

Where is your picture taken there? It looks like a beautiful place to run! I am in Michigan in the States and we have hills, but no mountains where I am.

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to LiisaM]

Highlands of Scotland, the clue is in my name 😉

[LiisaM in reply to skysue16]

So beautiful!

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Oh Skyesue, what a gorgeous photo- I am fairly sure we have a photo of our youngest daughter,(age 6) in her little cycle helmet smiling for the camera with that wonderful backdrop behind - we were on holiday. Her little legs cycled 24 miles that day! Long time ago now - she's just gone to university! Happy memories. What a wonderful place to run. 😄

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Oh my, 24 miles that is amazing! I am glad my photo triggered such a lovely memory 😊

[Langley-Loper Graduate10]

Just one word - JEALOUS!

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Langley-Loper]

The landscape is magnificent, especially with a sprinkling of snow 😀❄❄

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Beautiful scenery Sue...and a lovely long run. Well done you and Mr. Squiggs.😊🐾

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks Jan, you had a lovely long run recently too 😊 long runs are great (couldn't manage a 10k+ every week though!)