Nice place to run on a hot day.

[Beachcomber66]

I am lucky to have an old railway line with lots of tree cover nearby. Today was really hot, so the plan was a slow 5k (I targeted 7:30 per k) to loosen up after two runs where I had pushed the boundaries. I managed to keep it down to 7:29 with an average heart beat of 130bpm. It was a good loosener, quite enough in the heat, and, I feel, just as important as the longer/quicker runs. Thursday's longer run? Just see how I feel on the day. Looking back over the last 8 months, two injury lay offs requiring physio have been so valuable in providing a plan for strengthening weak areas. Famous last words, but I am not anticipating a breakdown every time I go out now....watch this space!😂😂

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Such a pretty place to run. That shade looks lovely 💕

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

It is Sask; it goes on like that for about 3.5 to 4k, so enough for a 7 to 8k round trip run. Makes a big difference in the heat if the day.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Lovely photo - looks just like my old railway line (well I guess, it would!😂) - a great place to find shade in this heat! Well done on your run and here's to staying injury- free.🙂

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandraj. I am not sure Dr Beeching had runners in mind when he axed loads of local rail lines, but it's an ill wind I guess!😊

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Looks lovely Beachcomber! A nice bit of shade

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Hi Sandie. Really lucky to live here with all runner related outdoor needs met within a five minute walk from home (except for Park Run). Maybe time to explore the higher ground once it cools down and the adders go to sleep!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Oooo lovely route BC, makes me want to run it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Glad you got out today. I’m doing a “come on autumn weather” dance now! 😅🍁😅

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

17 to 18 is ok cheeky..25...no thanks!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I personally like 10 degrees, grey and drizzly (said no one, apart from runners, ever!) 😅

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh, I don’t mind 4 or 5 degrees CC , it’s the heat which gets me.

[Couchpotato2]

Inviting shade

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

That does look lovely Beachcomber66- so nice that you don’t have to go in the car to reach it too. Trees are great shade in this heat.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Yep, I am eco efficient runner!😊

[Katnap Graduate10]

It still gets sticky so well done on doing it anyway!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

True Katnap...ready for a snooze now!

[Rebounder]

Well done you and good luck with staying injury free. Yes it looks just like my disused railway line in Harborne Birmingham but it can’t be since you’re obviously on the coast. Lucky you. I’ve been running on a treadmill since the heatwave - bring on the autumn weather 🍁🍂🍁

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

I also have the advantage of being retired so I can choose my time to a large extent. Consolation for advancing years 😊

[grumpyoldgirl in reply to Beachcomber66]

Well there has to be one, eh, BC!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Too right!😊

[JonathanP Graduate10]

A perfect solution for a cool run BC!

[RunningChocoholic Graduate10]

Is that the Cuckoo Trail? X

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

No, it’s the route of the old Guisborough to Middlesbrough railway.