If you go run in the woods today...

[Cmoi]

This morning was due to be a Magic Plan 9k, and I decided to try a new route involving hills, fields and forests.

While it was hard going at times (km 3 to 6 was all uphill, at respectively +43m, +62m, +48m, +46m, aargh), overall it was lovely. I managed not to get lost, and was treated to views, pine forest scents and shadows, and a young deer crossing my path a few metres ahead.

Boosted by all this, and the not-insignificant fact that almost all the second half was downhill on roads that I know, I ended up running 12.11k, 248m elevation gain, in 1:35:12, average pace 7:52/km.

I now have a gormless grin (and, despite lots of post-run stretching, a slight concern that I'll display all the grace of a baby elephant at my Renaissance group dance rehearsal tomorrow!)

[Shake-and-run Graduate10]

Great running x

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Brilliant running Cmoi !💪👍👏👏 Well done...and you will be smiling all day, I'm sure!🙂

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

What a fantastic run for you, you totally smashed 10k. Keep mobile today to try to prevent stiffness tomorrow. Happy running 🤗

[Fionamags Graduate10]

That sounded a lovely run. Congratulations on cracking that 10k barrier!