Sunday long run - and it was one of my longest!

[skysue16]

The cooler weather meant a later start and a bit of a lie-in💤😊. Usual route down the old railway line - so pleasant to run in a refreshing drizzle. I am gradually extending my route and decided that I might try to get to the coast today. The trail ends and for the next part of the route Squiggy is back on the lead and we head off along narrow lanes (including a steep hill) to a small, pretty village. On through the village past beautiful thatched cottages and on down the lanes. Eventually we get to the beach (6.5k) and stop for a photo and short breather before setting off on the return journey. I take a slightly different route back in order to extend the distance. A bit of a twinge in my right leg at around 10k so a brief stop to have a stretch, the off again. Feeling good 😊. Trotted on at a nice steady pace down the old railway line. Back to town, across the recreation ground and then a little detour around the houses......and home. 15k!! Very pleased with that 😀 and what a good doggie 🐶🐾

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Wow. Well done to you and Squiggy. Hope it wasn’t uphill all the way back from the coast.

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thanks Stephen, we both really enjoyed the run. Yes, it is uphill for some of the way back from the coast but then back to our flat old railway line!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Love old rail lines. Apparently trains can’t do more than a 6% grade or something. Maybe I’m a train... 🚂

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Yes, lots of old lines have been turned into fantastic walking/running/cycling routes haven't they.

The heritage steam railway line runs parallel to the old line that we run on. My hubby works on the footplate, I will ask him about the gradients. There are definitely a few hilly parts on the route - lots of shovelling of coal!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Will await the definitive word with interest. I’m remembering vaguely from a trip a few years ago, so ready to be informed!

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Apparently on our line the steepest gradient is 1/80 but some are steeper. I don't really understand the maths 😂

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Thank you. I will check with the mathematical grandson. 🤔😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

I love how you take Squiggy on all your long runs SS. 🐕❤️🏃‍♀️ I tend to leave Flossie at home for runs longer than say 6-7k unless she can run off the lead for its entirety.

I bet he loved it, and what a fantastic distance for you. You’re almost at your next badge - 10 miles! Looking forward to hearing when that happens. 👍😀🏃‍♀️🐕

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I love that you have Flossie... it means I get runs with you as well as my own... woof woof !

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I’m hoping you can meet Flossie before too long Floss! Are you coming to the Stratford VRB meetup in November? 🤞😀🐕🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Sadly not now...

I think Flossie and I would get on x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Oh boooo. You’d definitely get along. We need to make it happen before too long. 🤞

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Perhaps we can have another Isabel Trail meet-up after Stratford? Probably not much difference in distance for you cheeky?

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

That sounds hopeful TC. 👍😀

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to TailChaser]

xxxx

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yes, cheekychipmunks he absolutely loves running!! Being a working type Springer he just keeps on going, on the way back he was off lead again and running full speed after squirrels! A stream runs parallel to the old railway line so he dashes in for a drink when he needs it.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Awww bless him! Love Springers. Flossie is a petite working Lab and she would chase a ball all day long. Such great running buddies. ❤️🐕❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

What a a super run for you and Squiggy, you are finding so many great places to run. It looks absolutely beautiful

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you OF, it is a great route

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Sounds lovely skysue16 ...and what a great distance?! Good old squiggy...my little dog would be shattered half way round! I like a long run on a Sunday x

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Something special about a long Sunday run I think for me it is because it is the only day when I don't have any commitments. A day for hubby and I to enjoy together. We both had a Sunday run and later went for a stroll by the coast

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Perfect x

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Brilliant! Well done to you both! Sounds a lovely route 👍🏻😁

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you, I was very pleased with the distance - slowly increasing since the beginning of the year. Last year I didn't really run at all due to tendonitis, so happy with progress

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Not long till you and Squiggey get a new shiny badge Skysue. Well done to you both.

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Getting there slowly, increasing gradually - so wary of injury! I think I need to enter a Canicross event so Squiggy can get a medal Perhaps a virtual one....

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Create a virtual account for him and he can get his shiny badges here

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Thats a super distance Sue, Well done yoy and Squiggy!😊

Having the coast as your destination must be a great motivator, that steep hill though😥...

I hope your knee is ok, I did a bit of strenghening on mine after a twinge, and it seems to have worked.

I hope you wrote your name in that sand! 😊xxx

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you! Didn't stop long enough to write my name! Yes, I am very aware of twinges since my tendonitis last year. I am determined not to get injured. Stopping to stretch did the trick and I haven't had any problems today

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

You could write your name with the GPS signal