Bloomin’ hedgerows....

[Granspeed]

... made this morning’s run a real pleasure. 😊 In spite of recent sweeps of monsoon weather - or maybe because of? - every plant seems to be intent n putting on a great show. Even the rather sterile grain field I pass (barley, I think) looked lovely. And the verges are full of wild flowers. I even forgave the thistles that tried to grab my legs, as purple blossom was attracting bees.

Moreover the weather was temporarily brightish and lightly breezy. After an icy dousing and near-drowning experience on Monday, I am appropriately grateful. 👏🏼🎉

Happy running, all.

[Hatman]

Well Done GS. Let’s hope that poetic offering persuades one or two, who still like to stay glued to the telly screen on their treadmill, to venture out and enjoy the occasional vitamin D along with that all pervading smell. What smell? Fresh Air! Carry on enjoying your running adventures.

[Dowat Graduate10]

That’s a cheering photo and run report. Running surrounded by so much natural beauty really does make it so worthwhile. Fabuloso.

[Pianism Graduate10]

Beautiful. We're so lucky to live in such a wonderful part of the world. Without rain there is no greenery and no flowers - it's the price we pay for the breathtaking beauty of our countryside.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Lovely Granspeed, I ran past some gardens this morning and the scent of old fashioned roses was gorgeous. So town or country , still great to be outside.

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Seems like the roses round here are all having a great year. Perhaps they like rain? 😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

I know, mine are so heavy with flowers, they are almost touching the ground. Looks like the hydrangeas are going to be great too.

[Couchpotato2]

How lucky! Here is was 11c and raining but still on Ic so not too jealous

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Live vicariously for now! 😄 Hope you’re better soon.

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Granspeed]

It’s getting there, can walk fine but not ok on steps. Probably out for the week now but never mind

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Glad to hear things are improving. 👍

[Fattyboombatty]

Go England innit

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Great photo and description , would love to run there. 🙂

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Edge of the New Forest, so very lucky. Let me know if you come by.... 👍

[MuddledGardener Graduate10]

I, too, am blessed to be able to run past beautiful gardens and hedgerows, as I live in a small village bordered by countryside. It is very uplifting to run in such surroundings, isn’t it? 😊

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to MuddledGardener]

Makes all the difference to me! 🌾🌺🍃🌳🌸💐

[MuddledGardener Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Absolutely! 😍

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

It is gorgeous isn't it... everything literally bursting with life Go you!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

That looks beautiful Granspeed but wherefore art thou as I spy strange blue stuff in that sky?

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

South coast - lovely yesterday morning. Monsoon today. 😎☔️💦😄