Today was running day, and on running day we run, well false plural, I ran π.
What better way to shake off that nightshift feeling than to get out there and run.
And cue the rain. Proper Welsh rain, funny to think I stayed completely dry whilst doing my C25k adventure, I even cringed at the thought of running in the rain, now oh no bring it to me, one presenter on a Utube channel described running in the rain as badass π€..... Ok that works but gawd it's actually really really refreshing.......... So I π in the π§οΈπ§οΈπ§οΈ badass me π.
I remembered today that pacing don't, go off like a rocket just run, so settling into a nice easy pace ( I like this ) not even wanting to glance at the garmin just lil ol me running and appreciating early Autumn, definitely my favourite season, even if some of our overseas runners call it the Fall π€¨....... I'll stick with Autumn β .
Today I hadn't even a planned route, for me a critter of habit, unheard of but hey, the towpath, most of my runs sort of start there is starting to lay down a scattering of leaves and the canal waters are littered with the different colours, slowly drifting ( there's quite a strong current to canal section by me, obviously so when it's being constantly fed from the River Dee) .
I was thinking of heading through the tunnel but boat traffic makes it thick with fumes π€’ and chewing boat fumes isn't nearly as nice as the musky damp smell of a fresh Autumn day.
So leaving the towpath for the lanes was a wise move, it's deserted just me, nature and sheep's lots of ππππππ.
I love the gates of the large house I pass, thinking I really don't envy the householder having to cut that lawn it's a definite 2 acre garden minimum yikes.
The only part of my easy run I had to have a word with my legs was about 5 klm in, I was on a downhill section and knew I was naturally speeding up ........ Grrrrr slowwwww down Ian... Funny how speeding up is irritating, lesson being learned slower is better ππ.
The back end section was sooo enjoyable today, by now thoroughly soaked ( no overheating even with a light running jacket on) it's down through the local country park alongside the river, and then up ridiculously steep neverending steps to a very wet, and free of people aqueduct...
A totally brilliant run and if it rains so what......
If you haven't started running yet, you're thinking about C25K stop thinking, get yourself those trainers and get running.
You'll never appreciate just what you're missing!!!!!!!!
Keep safe everyone
( But sadly you can't come run across the aqueduct currently my little corner of Wales is locked down again π¬