Muddy, murky Monday morning

It was a breezy 3 degrees when I set out this morning for my first run of the New Year. Having seen 2020 out with a third 3k after my return from a month on the IC, I was hoping to stretch it out to 4k this morning. I headed out onto my favourite tracks and trails, rather muddy in places so a bit of puddle jumping was required, but it felt good. I kept the pace slow and steady and just enjoyed being out in the fresh air. It was quiet with very few people about. We are in Tier 4 here, so there was a definite lack of the usual Monday rush about this morning and it felt more like a Sunday.

4k achieved, I headed home for stretches, a shower and breakfast. I am just about to head out again to walk my cockapoo Isla before the rain starts - she's alongside me on the sofa as I type, her head nudging my hands across the keyboards, so I best jump to it! Adriene's Breath yoga will round off my day, and no doubt Isla will join me in that too - she does THE best down dog pose 🥰🐶🐾.

[dijep Graduate10]

Dogs really put us to shame with their yoga positions 🐾🧘‍♀️Glad you achieved your 4k goal.

[Hidden in reply to dijep]

Thank you dijep. Just finished a lovely long and muddy dog walk 🐾 so I’m now going to have to put Isla in the bath! How’s your lovely hound doing?

[dijep Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thankfully with Alfies long legs he doesn't really get very muddy. Yes he's doing fine, I thought I was getting used to having a greedy dog until I left an almond croissant on the table for seconds☹️ Thankfully the crash of the plate landing on the floor scared him so I managed to drive to rescue my treat and the plate was intact.Lesson learnt though 🐾

[Killerblue Graduate10]

So a good run and yoga to finish 👍 I haven’t started that yet but I will today I think

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Well done DD! Sounds like you're back on track!

[Runjilly Graduate10]

Hi Dellly 🙂. It's great you're back to running, well done on your 4k target. 👍

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Busy day! Well done on building up your distance. I envy you being able to puddle jump!I'm on the IC again with a sore hip, but this time I'm not going to sulk but just keep tapping into the forum!

It's a great achievement to just get out there in these dark winter days with everything going on.

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

Oh no! Speedy recovery. Hopefully you are feeling okay to walk lovely Lyra? I’ve just finished Adriene’s yoga - so helpful after this evening’s latest announcements. Take care xx

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Lovely Lyra is a godsend! It hurts a bit to walk but am doing yoga, with Lyra's help!

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

Aww 🥰 🐶 🐾. Wonderful aren’t they? Xx

[limu_mu Graduate10]

Wow, your trail is so absolutely delightful! Sounds like a lovely day was had. 😀😄😁

[Allbarron 60minGraduate]

Glad to hear you're recovering well. Careful with those jumps over puddles tho🤭

[Hidden in reply to Allbarron]

Hello 👋😊. I shall be careful - no puddle heroics, I promise. Strictly little jumps and no leaping 😉.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Sounds perfect

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

I’ve just done Adriene’s yoga. Really lovely and it’s helped me unwind a little. Absolutely perfect after this evening’s latest announcements. Take care xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, you too, i’m getting my vaccine tomorrow 😀 and continuing to go into work xx

[Comfortnotspeed Graduate10]

Glad that you’re no longer on the IC 🙂Well done on the 5k 🙂🙂

[Hidden in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Thank you 😊. Just a 4k on this run. Hopefully I’ll be able to build up to 5k over the coming runs. I’m happy to just take what comes.