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And not Parkrun

The other evening Mummycav and I exchanged greetings on a post and agreed to do a virtual run on Saturday so here’s my half of it

Usual day off morning routine followed and there we were ready to go for a run, lots of discussion this morning about where to go, Over the South Downs? ha ha, there’s a place called Lancing Ring and 5k away there’s a place called Cissbury Ring, but Willow didn’t think he had 10k in his legs as he’s never been that far before. Our usual track round the park is going to be busy, but we decided to start there, and if it’s busy .... well it was, so we set off alongside the golf course, towards the sea, the sea front was also busy so we didn’t cross the road, turned right and right again steady running around the side roads.... it was quiet and rather uneventful but it’s the first time ever that I’ve got Willow running along a road.... 😀 he likes the park

It’s breezy out there and a balmy 11 degrees so my jacket was soon tied round my waist, hazy sunshine ☀️ and a steady pace

1k 9.28, 2nd k 9.22, 3rd k 9.22, 4th k 9.56 and 5th k 10.17

4th and 5th k we were back to the golf course and it’s muddy and squelchy still plus lots of changing direction around groups of people but so lovely and green and trees around the outside, so peaceful

Back to the car and Willow got in, I carried on round a bit of the park to get 5k in 48 minutes, not the fastest not the slowest, breathing steady, legs comfortable, that’s the happiest run for weeks, Mummycav hope your run goes well today too

Happy safe weekend all

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dijep profile image
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What a lovely run you've had this morning. The weather sounds good after all the cold, it was 10° even up here this morning. I love the names of the places on the Downs, I had a holiday a few years ago back to near Aldershot where I grew up and then did a tour across the southern counties ending in Bristol to see my son. I do love the Downs getting that view of the sea.Now I want to go on holiday even more.... 😊

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to dijep

Oh wouldn’t a holiday be good? Lancing Ring is a ring of trees at the top of the Downs near here where we often walk, Cissbury ring is Roman I think, but a drive away it was only when we’d been there I realised the track along the top joins them both and it’s 5k so there and back would be a great run with great views I’m thinking our regular holidays in far flung countries spending time at sandy beaches and staying in all you can eat hotels is probably a thing of the past for now at least so exploring our local area has been a wonderful experience

Had to edit, Cissbury Ring is neolithic not Roman, It’s the or one of the earliest flint mines in the south and dates back 400 years BC

So my history is really rubbish as you can see

Excellent SueAppleRun at first I thought ey up strava art 🤦 great virtual running with a vrb 👍👍, c'mon Mummycav shake your into action 💪

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to

My one attempt at Strava art failed miserable but I love seeing where we’ve been

in reply to SueAppleRun

Haha I could perhaps manage a circle 🤣

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GailXrunning in reply to SueAppleRun

I thought your art effort was great!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to GailXrunning

Thanks, I wonder what it is lol

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GailXrunning in reply to SueAppleRun

😂 There’s always abstract art, if the intended image doesn’t work out!!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to GailXrunning

Ah it’s abstract art then thank you

Well done W&S! That sounds like a lovely run and a running first for Willow along the roads too. Wonderful 👍🏼😀.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to

Thanks it was good

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Tasha99Graduate10

Super running! It was really busy at my local parkrun park this morning!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Tasha99

I don’t mind busy but when you peek in and there are children on bikes you just know it’s not going to be fun

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Tasha99Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

As a teacher, the last thing I want to see on my day off is kids 🤣

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Great run for you today, well done. Happy running 🤗

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Thanks, a relaxing day from now and we might get our for a short run tomorrow

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10

I love Cissbury ring! Such an atmospheric place, that's taken me back to a very enjoyable road trip years ago 😊 well done on your run, sounds like a good one!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Beatlesforever

Thank you, we’ve been a bit in the running doldrums lately so it was good to enjoy the run today It’s a lovely area and Cissbury Ring has ponies which are lovely to see

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Sounds a lovely run! Well done Willow for braving the streets 👍

It looks like I was a few hours behind you...but it was raining here at 11am 🙄

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to LottieMW

We had a few things to do first so trip to the post office, chemist and local shop I knew we wouldn’t do them afterwards 😀

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply to SueAppleRun

I know that feeling! I went shopping this morning and was very pleased to see a gap in the rain this afternoon...especially since I’d had 2 rest days 😉

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to LottieMW

Shopping is the thing i find most changed, i tend to go in and buy what i want and don’t browse

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply to SueAppleRun

This is only the supermarket shop...with a list...and a hot line to The Chef if I’m not sure 😂

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Indielass00

Running by the 🌊 sea! You really can’t beat it can you! Sounds lovely and great that it was peaceful too.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Indielass00

The path beside the beach is divided between cyclists and walkers / runners, so at weekends it’s no fun, I have a fear of dodging a family of walkers and being run down by a cyclist but it’s a path I have run when not so. yay, hearing the waves crashing is lovely though The side roads are really peaceful because there are less cars any day

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Sounds like a nice run for you and Willow this morning - despite the lots of people out and about. You managed to avoid them by running on the side streets - 😁It seems to be the way of things at the moment - there is nowhere else for people to go I guess. One of our favourite birdwatching places was heaving with people today - usually you hardly see anyone there.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64

Yes the parks and seafront are always busy at weekends It was good to be out and having sleeveless tee shirt but I was very red in the face when we got back

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FionamagsGraduate10

Lovely run for you both and the Abstract Strava art is a winner too. 😂 It looks like glasses on a stick - well, a curly wire maybe???

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Fionamags

I thought I answered this, thanks, like those opera ones that somebody sat in

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CouchphoenixGraduate10

Sounds a nice run Sola, there are so many people out there taking advantage of the milder weather now, which is nice, but also means you have to adapt your route. It’s still lovely to be out in the fresh air though enjoying the countryside, well done on completing 5k 👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix

Thanks, it was a nice run and as you say just good to be out

Littleoyellow profile image
LittleoyellowGraduate10

I'm playing catch up with folks' news as always 🤣 great picture of your run Sola, and great description, I always feel like I've had a few minutes of sea air after reading about your runs 😁 I've really enjoyed running up and down the local streets since I started C25K, it's a whole new world that's been right on the doorstep all the time! Well done on your lovely 5k 😁👍

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Littleoyellow

Thank you, i like running along streets abs looking around me, i shall be glad when shops are open and everyone goes shopping so i can run along side the sea lol

Littleoyellow profile image
LittleoyellowGraduate10

I'm a nosy runner- I love looking at what people have done with their front gardens, home improvements etc 🤣

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to Littleoyellow

Oh me too and I like going somewhere, I’ve just discovered i can plan a route of any length on my Garmin so have created several and it’s interesting to see where i would go but I’m very much a look and decide on route type person

Littleoyellow profile image
LittleoyellowGraduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

Have fun with your route planning- I'm sure that Mr Garmin will give you some great ideas for you to adapt to your taste 😁🏃‍♀️

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