Monday, I try to do a longer run, but it was one of those Shall I, Shan't I days, so I set off not knowing where I was going nor how far. I did my usual warm up walk, then into a leisurely run not wanting to push it. I eventually made the decision to run along a narrow path which is very uneven, and leads to some steep banking up and down till I reach the Trent bank, considering we have few hills here I thought this would give me some sort of challenge, along with strengthening the ankles along the uneven paths and grassy embankments. I reach the Trent bank and decide to turn left, knowing that right would have meant some road work. I'm now almost 4k in and stop for a photo, not far from where I took one late September about 7.30am.( Top Photo). I decide to follow the Trent around the "S" shape knowing I'm adding about 5K on to my run. The ground is becoming more uneven so I'm taking it steady and stopping for photos along the way. I make my way back to the lane towards the homeward stretch, keeping a watchful eye out for a winter visiting Great Grey Shrike that has got the local twitchers excited.
So after setting off, not knowing where I was bound, I finished up with an inspiring 9k run, setting me up for the rest of the day.
week3run1 ✅. 3 x 17 mins with 1 min walks. 
morning run
How did your parkrun or (not)parkrun go?
