So today was the day I was finally starting to go “off-the-map” big time... well not big big time, but for my 5k runs I wanted to explore some new routes.
For my 10k training I had already found several new routes, but I needed something in my backyard for my shorter runs, and something other than my gorgeous, but slightly too well known and trodden former rail line of a route.
So all mapped on the footpath app, I kind of knew where I was heading, and off I went.
Out into the fields, across some sprinkled wood clusters here and there, several natural meres, and alongside some streams.
One section was through an old farm shop and yard. I used to think we always needed to drive there to get stuff, and now I’m easily running this distance ☺️.
Another section was on well gravelled paths besides new housing developments before returning to the other sides of some railway tracks, again leading to woods, fishponds and finally a dirt-track back to the street leading to our house.
I really feel lucky with our surroundings, although I have to admit I get runner’s envy every time I see a gorgeous picture of someone else’s running route! 🤤🤣
Time was nothing to brag about, but I did have to stop a few times and check I was going the right way. So that affected the time. But overall 4.6k and I felt great afterwards! I had set out at 16:30 which seemed to have been perfect for avoiding most dog walkers, and I crossed path with only one set of walkers!
Weather was also great, not too hot or cold, just perfect!
Happy running everyone, and explore those exciting, desirable new running routes.
My first \"relive\" map
No map to see my route !!!
Shaking off the lurgy, new shoes, good 10k.
