Autumn mists (already!)

[Sadie-runs]

Morning dearest running fiends 👹

So, last run before I take my week’s running break, so got up bright and early to sunny blue skies. A tiny bit of a nip in the air, and a whiff of autumn. I got to the park to see the fields beautifully shrouded in a mist at eye level. And it took me right back to when I first started C25K, when I did most of the programme Sept/Oct during a lovely mellow autumn. As I ran and marvelled at the scene, a flock of around 20 bright green parakeets noisily did a fly past for me, which made me grin. I love those cheery little parrots.

Had a slight tech fail with my Garmin (user fail!) and accidentally stopped and saved my run at just over 4km. So had to fire it up again; after which I did another 2km. So, all in all, a really happy, life-affirming 6km run. Running has brought me to a new level of appreciation of nature and the outdoors.

It’s a bit early for autumn, I know, but it’s my favourite season. I was a late August baby, so spent the first few months of my life during autumn...and ever since I can remember, I am at my happiest at this time of year.

Happy running to you all.

Sadie xxx

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10]

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Lovely post! It is definitely becoming slightly autumnal! Walked past 80S yesterday, didn’t think of reaching out for a running chin wag!! Doh!. Enjoy your week off!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

How funny Mitch! You should have popped in to say hi! (Though I was maniacally busy, so your timing might have been poor! Lol!)

And thank you. x

[sallenson Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Oi oi you two!! Are we interrupting a "special moment"?

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to sallenson]

Nooo, cheeky. Our Mitch is very fond of the love heart symbol, and I am fond of Mitch for using it! Heartwarming, you could say. We have a shared history though – Mitch used to work in the same building as I work in now, for the same parent company. It's a small world, eh? We never actually met whilst he worked here though.

[sallenson Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

I can't think of two nicer running buddy people!! ❤❤

[misswobble Graduate10]

Good for you 👍. Great to be alive int it 🙂. I learned to run late autumn too, in the woods, and I loved it.

Going there in a mo actually, for a slow 5k. How lovely, life doesn’t get any better 🌳 🌲🌿🍃🍂🍁

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Oh yes, wobble, it truly is! I am feeling all nostalgic and rambly as I come up to my one year runniversary. Hope you enjoyed your lovely slow 5k in the woods. x

[orangeguy Graduate10]

Haven't seen any morning mists myself yet but I did notice the car had condensation on the windows the other morning when I went out for an early morning run, a sure sign of colder mornings I think . . . nice photo by the way 👍🙂

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to orangeguy]

It's truly lovely. It was not cold this morning, but the perfect temperature for running. And blue skies are always good for the soul. And thanks – for once I managed to capture what looked like a scene from a fairy tale! x

[Deborahchick46]

Love autumn . Sounds like you had a great run xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Deborahchick46]

It was blissful. Still hard at times, but I had so many lovely distractions and the fresh air felt great in my lungs! x

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Great post Sadie! Great stats! Your photo is beautiful too! I agree about the appreciation of the outdoors! Running outdoors you really notice how amazing nature is and how lucky we are to have it! ❤️

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you Fab lady! I have never actually run on a treadmill, I don't think I could! (all arms and legs like Bambi, me.) Nothing better than taking great big lungfuls of fresh(ish) air whilst outdoors, too. x

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

A lovely run Sadie. Enjoy your running break. 🏃‍♀️🌫

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy! Already looking forward to coming back and running on my "fresh legs" though. x

[sallenson Graduate10]

I put a running jacket on this morning. Bit silly really.

But bring on that mellow fruitfulness. I'm with you; Autumn and Spring are my favourite seasons. Closely followed by the other two, whose names escape me.

xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to sallenson]

I will be in shorts and tee well into November! You soon warm up. Today was lovely. x

[sallenson Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

I was wearing those too! Tho not yours, obviously.

I can't be brandishing that 8inch monster without some modest covering

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to sallenson]

Lorks!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to sallenson]

You do realise that had I not read your previous posts I would be reporting you to HR right now?! LOL!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Oh how lovely Sadie-runs ...you’ve made me feel all calm with your lovely run this morning...being outdoors now, for me, is very different too...enjoy your holiday my lovely friend xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

It was one of those very calming, at-one-with-nature runs! Far fewer people about than normal, I felt like the last person alive when running through the woods! Took the opportunity to sing, but saw a squirrel covering its ears, so promptly stopped. 😂 Hope all is well in lovely France. You home soon? xxx