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Map art not as easy as it looks

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Good morning runners, I’ve been so impressed with all the Christmas map art I was determined to have a go myself

Having not run since 4th December I expected to run on fresh legs today, not so for me but Willow was awesome, we warmed up with a walk then gentle jog then I went faster, left Willow behind, my legs were heavy so I soon slowed down, Willow passed me and his first k was 7.52 a record for him and impressive, mine came in at 9.15 and I just couldn’t go any faster, I passed lots of dogs and their walkers who were all very encouraging, but I didn’t have a clue where Willow was

Wanted to have a go at map art so peeled off the track to run the shape of a Christmas tree, then on round the track and thought that was easy let’s do a present, so onto the grass again.....

The lower centre of our track slopes up all the way round then down into a bowl so I ran a tree bauble, then went looking for Willow, eventually found him sitting in the car grinning

“25 minutes 3 k fastest ever” he grinned as I got in red faced, hot and hoodie had come off ages ago, trip to bank for work then deliver cash to work and home

Having had a very slow run I excitedly opened the app on my phone to see my art...... 😂 😆 😝

The main is the track, the top left is my christmas tree the top right is my present.... the round at the bottom is my bauble .... looks a bit like a cat with a bunny tail..... obviously didn’t make them big enough 😂

Now I’ve posted it, it doesn’t even look like a cat

Happy running everyone as we head towards a very strange and quieter Christmas

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Frizzbomb67 profile image
Frizzbomb67Graduate10

It looks like a great bell especially with the location marker as the ringer. Just claim it! Well done for trying it. I’ve got mine planned and am just waiting for the time to do it.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Frizzbomb67

Time is our enemy isn’t it, I never thought of a bell, I might have another go, that run was slow but it felt so good to be out again Good luck with yours

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Great run for you today W&S, to me that map looks like a Grand Prix Racing track somewhere in world and even a little like the outline of the UK, I would say the best Map Art was by Grannyhugs, may I wish you both a very Happy Christmas 🤶 🎄.

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr

Agree with you there Al definitely a map of the UK. That was the first thing that came into my mind

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10 in reply to Birdlady64

Depending how I hold my Smartphone, at certain angles there is a bell shape, the part below the 1 is Devon and Cornwall, the corner of the Bell, Wales, the 2 is about where Blackpool is, there is a yellow triangle at the top of the Bell, that represents the North of Scotland, the 3 is around Scarborough on the east coast of England, then down to the other corner of the Bell round the south coast of England, the red marker around Portsmouth, then down to Land's End,

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Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr

Yes! Exactly!👍

dijep profile image
dijepGraduate10

I agree with Frizzbomb you ran a giant bell 👍🎄🎅Well done x

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GailXrunning

Well done! I’m also seeing a beautiful giant bell... reading it as transparent (like some decorations on Xmas trees) with the green circle of the summit as the clapper. 🔔

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to GailXrunning

Well I’m just weird then because all I can see is a cat sat with it’s back to me but can just imagine the bell everyone else seems to see

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GailXrunning in reply to SueAppleRun

Haha! You’ve made a ‘cat-bell’ to rival the famous duck-rabbit! (Where some see the duck, others the rabbit... and often struggle to switch.)

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Dexy5Graduate10

The whole thing looks like a bell to me W&S 🔔 , complete with clanger. So you’ve done better than you thought. Glad to see you out again.

Whoops I see @frizzbomb thought so too. We must be right

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Dexy5

You absolutely must be right, I’ll claim the bell, I’m so looking forward to my 5 days off so we can go out every morning and either run or walk, after keep thinking Christmas is next week for the last week I’m now really excited about it being very soon and have just sewn up the last of 3 cardigans for toddlers for Christmas, the news scares me but everything else is fine Keep well keep safe and run strong Dexy

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

You two have a lovely time too. Off for a run with the motley crew again tomorrow so a take away coffee will follow and social distanced seats in the rain shelter I think.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Dexy5

Oh enjoy your run and seeing your friends 😀

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10

I can definitely see what people mean about a bell. But it does look rather like a map of the UK. 😁 Your cat's tail is Devon/CornwallA good run though - even if you say it was slow for you. And PB for Willow. Way to go both!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64

It was nice to get out, and 5 days off coming up so..... I aim to run or walk every day, I’m so excited

61Lady profile image
61LadyGraduate10

Great job yet again both of you.I was very impressed with your artwork although I thought it was a bell 🔔 🤔 and then I read the end of your post 🤭

Nevertheless you’re doing so well 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️💪👍

LottieMW profile image
LottieMWAmbassador

I can see all 3! 😂

Best of all...you got out and had a run...and now you have time off work!

Enjoy!

🥰🐌🐢🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🎄

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to LottieMW

Thanks, it’s been a while since we ran life is too busy

LottieMW profile image
LottieMWAmbassador in reply to SueAppleRun

Never mind...the shortest day is now behind us 🥰🌞

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate10

"Every time a bell rings..." (It's A Wonderful Run)

LottieMW profile image
LottieMWAmbassador in reply to nowster

😂😂😂 💫🔔😇

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to nowster

Yes!!! lovely ☺️

Roxdog profile image
RoxdogGraduate10

It almost has the shape of England.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Roxdog

Yes, I’ve thought that before, it’s a cycle track for special needs cycles which is very rarely used but soft like the ground they use now in children’s playgrounds, Willow loves it because it’s kind to his knees, i find I run faster on the road so go off sometimes and run elsewhere

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunGraduate10

Fabulous unintended 🔔 And I agree it also looks like a cat sat with its back to you. Nothing like you intended 😅 but awesome nonetheless 👍

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to RunBrianRun

Thanks Brian

9weeks2Run profile image
9weeks2RunGraduate10

I think it looks like a bell!!

Well done on run snd artwork

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to 9weeks2Run

Then it must be a bell, thanks

Jennypenny2 profile image
Jennypenny2Graduate10

Like your post ,will try some Christmas map art ,not been out for a run for few weeks now ,

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Jennypenny2

Time passes so quickly doesn’t it ?

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