Running tourism

[Yesletsgo]

We set off across the Channel a few days ago, and after a hairy start (4 new tyres fitted on Monday but the wheel nuts on 2 of them weren't tightened so they nearly fell off as we exited the ferry, luckily no harm done but how scary!) we are now in Poland.

After arriving at our hotel yesterday afternoon we had a walk and found a park so this morning we decided it would silly not to go for a run. Breakfast was served 8-10 am so I was insistent we couldn't miss it as we'd paid extra lol.

Set off at 8.30 ish, aiming for around 3km so we would be finished in time. It was a lovely morning, not cold, not hot, with a bracing sea breeze. NRC was playing up, the auto on/off kept stopping the run at random, really annoying so I had to stop, go into settings and turn it off then restart.

We ran along the waterfront to the pier and then to a park and back, having a nose around the fishing harbour along the way. Not sure how far we went, probably just under 4km, then back to the hotel, showered, dressed and caught breakfast with 15 minutes to spare (it was well worth getting back for).

It's great to run somewhere different

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

A scary start but I’m glad you managed to get the car fixed YLG! Have fun running in some new places and enjoy your trip!

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Sounds like a fun run, and glad you're enjoying Poland and that the breakfast was worth getting back for Yesletsgo !

If those new tyres were fitted by a garage purporting to be professional that's not just scary, it's dangerous incompetence. Please tell them what happened, because although you were fine, the next people they do it to might not be so lucky.

(Yes, I am the woman who refused to accept a hire van because there was a nail in the tyre. "Don't worry, it'll be fine, anyway I haven't got another van" does not cut it, especially for a 2600+km return trip. They found me a new van.)

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

I've already been in touch with the tyre place, a highly reputable local firm I've been using for years. They checked their CCTV and apparently saw the tyres being fitted and tightened so are checking their equipment. I'll go back to them once I'm home.Unbelievable that a hire place would knowingly send you out with a nail in the tyre, think of the liability issues. Good for you on insisting on a different one. You don't mess around with dangerous tyres!!

[Cmoi Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

Delighted you've already taken it up with the company Yesletsgo .

Our van hire was from a local supermarket, over a decade ago. Back then there were no major rental companies within 50km. Supermarkets had just started doing rentals, and once customer services had done the paperwork they basically sent the nearest shelf-stacker to hand over the keys. The young lad had clearly had no training, nor the authority to change the vehicle, so part of me felt sorry for him, but I'm not risking my life for that!

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done Yesletsgo ! How nice to run somewhere completely different, that’s a great photo. 😊😊😊

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks, I'm so glad the heatwave has ended!

[Dendev75 Graduate10]

That sounds amazing. Being new to running I’ve not been on holiday yet where I will think and possibly plan a run whilst there. It sounds exciting 🏃🏽‍♀️😊

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75]

Try it, it's great to have a change of scenery 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Yikes!!!! But you are there and running already! Huge well done you... enjoy the holiday and more pikkies please!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

It's amazing how far you can get if you drive for 3 days!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

True...just glad the tyres did not fall off!!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

You and me both!!

[Pinkpig20 Graduate10]

Sounds great, apart from the tyres! Glad there was no harm done.

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Pinkpig20]

We were very, very lucky with that!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Wow, scary situation with the tyres but glad you made it in one piece.

Running somewhere new is such a treat. Enjoy your break!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Loose wheelnuts? glad you weren’t hurt. That looks lovely and I’m so glad you got back in time for breakfast