I do love my Sunday adventures with Mr. Squiggy - I never quite know what will happen next!
Today we had the usual pigeons to chase, of course 
but also a tandem, tractor with huge bales (good excuse to pause and stretch), a mystery trail (am I lost?), deadly brambles and a crazy black terrier (who really was a terror!). Oh, and an unexpected horse!
Bit of a later start today since it was a bit cooler and also because I woke up late (we had a late night because I was singing in a choir). It was a lovely morning, not too warm but dry and a little wind. Off down the usual trail along the old railway line, gentle start since I was feeling a little weary. No plan really, just see how I feel. As I jog along I begin to think where to go. Shall I try for a little bit further than last week? Yes, of course! So instead of turning left at the pretty village I turned right down the lane which I thought would eventually lead to the sea. It was a bit further than I thought so when I spotted a sign post leading off into a wood I decided to explore. I saw two dog walkers and asked one if I was going in the right direction - just keep going she said! Great track through the wood (see photo). Rather narrow and uneven with tree roots and low branches to watch out for and 'killer' brambles - one pulled my hat off and caught in my hair (ouch!). Eventually we came out into a narrow lane. Ah, I think I know where I am! Boosted by the flat, even surface and slight downhill we speeded along. We then turned off into another wooded track running along side a field which took us to a level crossing. Over the track - no trains, too early for the first train of the day, and we were back on our usual trail!
I really did enjoy my run today - 13k, so creeping ever closer to my goal of 10 miles 
PS Sorry Squiggy is a bit blurred!
