Beautiful bracing frosty 4k 🏃‍♀️❤️❄️☀️

[cheekychipmunks]

Ok so it was meant to be 3.5k for my short run this week according to Magic 10, but it was so gorgeous this morning, how could I resist the extra 0.5k? 😀

Also, totally out of character for me, I ran somewhere different. 😲 I was in a bit of a rush today, and whereas I’d have had time to go to the gym, there are roadworks and diversions en route, and I couldn’t risk going miles out the way. My regular route would have entailed Bristol rush hour traffic (no thank you), so I stayed threw caution to the wind and stayed local.

Well, what a revelation! The common where I often walk my dog! It’s beautiful and funky all at once. All off road, rural landscape, lovely views - but with planes taking off or landing where you can practically see the pilot’s eyebrows! ✈️

My dog was able to run free and play while I trotted around happily on the frosty grass in bright sunshine - and 4k sorted! What a bonus route! 👍 I’ll use it again, although it’s renowned for fog or high winds as it’s very exposed, so I’ll have to pick and choose. But for today, perfect! 😀🏃‍♀️

Happy Thursday everyone! ❤️

[misswobble Graduate10]

Yeah pick and choose away 😃👍. A mix of routes gives you the best of all worlds, with a mix of terrains and surfaces, changes of level, slopes and hills It’s all good 😃👍🏃‍♀️🐕

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Absolutely agree, even for a creature of habit like me. Loved it! 🏃‍♀️✈️🐕❄️☀️

[linda9389 Graduate10]

A great way to start your day 🙂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Most definitely! 🏃‍♀️👍😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Happy Thursday Cheeky, what a wonderful run you had today. 🏃‍♀️✈️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy! It was gorgeous and so enjoyable! ❤️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Sounds lovely Cheeky! Sets you up nicely for the day

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

It certainly did. 😀😀

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Must be something in the air! Found a hidden gem myself this morning I know that area a little (OH is a pilot) so I can just imagine how glorious that must have felt today! What a super run ☺️🏃‍♀️👊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Equi-geek]

Ahh brilliant Equi! I’ve always discounted running up there because it’s so undulating in places, but I’m tempted to go more often in future! 🏃‍♀️✈️😀

[Tartancat Graduate10]

Sounds perfect! I love finding new routes, and having it close to home, and being super for your dog - what could be better!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Tartancat]

Absolutely, TC. It’s the closest running route to my house. It’s 1/2 a mile away but I still drive as there’s no pavement on our road! 😳 It’s really lovely and I’ve promised myself I’ll run there more often. 😀 My dog adores it! ❤️🐕

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Sounds great!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Totally fab Deals! 😀🏃‍♀️✈️🐕❄️☀️❤️

[Beanjo]

Sounds good cheeky 😊. I usually stick to the same route but often think I should try s different place.

Hope you’ve felt the benefit all day 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beanjo]

Thanks Beanjo, yes I’m still happy thinking about it now! I’ll definitely run up there again. It’s a no brainer as it’s so close to my house compared to my normal route and parkrun! 😀🏃‍♀️

[Crawlhome Graduate10]

Wonderful run cheeky 😁 The common sounds like a perfect spot to add to the running routes plus I find it more motivating when there's a choice of routes.

I just finished my second 10k, just! I've done two long runs already this week, possibly stupidly 😆😜🏃‍♀️ Strength work tomorrow, parkrun Sat!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Crawlhome]

Look at you go CH! You’re flying, how wonderful! 👏👏👏👏

I’ll definitely do the common again. I can incorporate some very challenging hills if I like. Or I can pootle, which I also like! 😅🏃‍♀️

[sunshinefish Graduate10]

Another good run in the bag CCM! And what a bonus finding somewhere so nice for you and your dog close to where you live

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to sunshinefish]

Oh yes it’s definitely a major bonus having it so close SSF! I’ve just never considered running there before. 🙄🏃‍♀️😀

[HappyNoodle Graduate10]

Sounds glorious, happy running 😍