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[SueAppleRun]

Thinking about today's run and wondering what to do. At the moment my head is so full of plans for when I've got more time I'm impatient to get started, but May is a way away yet. So I sat with my tea reading posts smiling to see how much enjoyment my vrb's are getting when out and about, I was looking forward as we got ready.

I chose NRC first long run, because I've never done it before, because I wanted to run longer than 20 minutes and it's 35.

The river is very low, mist is burning off the hills, the sun is shining and the bridge was busy, once we'd walked across we kissed goodbye and off I went, coach talking about endurance, the plan was to run 20 minutes and turn back, but as I was told it was half way and time to turn back I just knew if I turned round I'd walk a bit so I kept going,

The wondrous sights I saw kept my eyes darting around, wrens flitting in the hedgerows then a female robin, round and brown, no red breast but so cute and so close, some blackbirds and a pigeon or two.

35 minutes run, turn, stop the watch, start a walk and into the sun.

The further from the bridge I'd gone the less people, it's so peaceful and still, through th hedges, hills to the left, the river to the right, warm sun and a happy heart.

Happy Valentines day to everyone

[Oldlady64 Graduate10]

What a lovely post. I too read comments from vrb before I go out for a run and it really helps and motivates me!

I love your descriptions of nature along the way. So pleased to hear that you are thinking of plans from May onwards too 😁😎.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldlady64]

I have so many plans, swimming, my daughter pointed out that if I have one day off it's too much effort to get ready, drive to the pool, swim, drive home, it takes half the day when there's a run, washing shopping etc, but when every day is a day off ooo

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Great post Sola. And a truly beautiful place for a run, good for the soul ☺️ I like that NRC guided run, it was my first longer run after I consolidated my 30mins when I finished c25k.Happy valentines day 💕

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

And to you , I'll do that one again, I don't have time at the moment for enough running but will soon

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Well done Sola you are enjoying your runs. Lovely spring day. Happy Valentine’s Day to u both 💕

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Doris8]

Thanks Doris and to you

[GTFC Graduate10]

How lovely SueAppleRun wishing you a lovely day 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to GTFC]

Thanks and to both of you too 🥰

[dijep Graduate10]

It's so good to see those signed off Spring when you are out. A truly lovely run description. It's great that were can gain inspiration from each others post it really helps.The least two days I've woken up to hear a beautiful blackbird singing 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to dijep]

Bird song is the best

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

What a lovely run SueAppleRun - there has been some very welcome sunshine just recently and spring is definitely nearer…🌷🌱🐦🙂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Yes we are getting there

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

I know that gate 😁

It was a great day for a run. I’m still on the IC though, so just stuck to walking the dogs.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

I didn't see you walking past that gate with dogs... Or did I? 😀 It's such a lovely place to run and perfect for longer runs

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

No, I wasn’t sure how misty it would still be 😃so we stayed on the hill this morning.

Dogs in the sunshine, mist in the background

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Lovely, what a perfect picture

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Such a lovely run for you. That’s one of the NRC ones I haven’t done yet-will put in on the list. It must be a tricky, weird, in betweeny time for you at the moment with retirement soon but not yet. Hopefully the runs will help with the swirling plans in your head. I definitely do my best thinking on the move!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I do my best not thinks Ng on a run, what with the sights and the music and coach talking, if I run without ear buds I still clear my mind, it's a wonderful world.

It is a bit weird, but I've got some leave in march and that will help.

[LottieMW Ambassador]

It did turn into a lovely day…

Retirement is such a wonderful feeling…no more having to request special days off…you can do what you want, when you want ☺️💖

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to LottieMW]

I'm really looking forward to it

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to SueAppleRun]

👍🏼

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

I can’t tell you how many times reading this forum has got me out of the door! It works wonders. Your run sounds fabulous, full of amazing sights and sounds. Spring is round the corner 🤞🤞🤞🌼🌼🌼 you can feel it in the air.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Absolutely agree 100%! ❤️

[Roxdog Graduate10]

What a wonderful run you had. Time to dig in and absorb your surroundings. You seem to have so many beautiful places to run!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Roxdog]

I do think we are lucky to live here, the sea a mile south, the downs a mile north, the river about 3 miles east, the next towns pier 3 miles west, mind you a 2k run or walk round the industrial estate just down the road isn't so pretty, but handy for evening dog walks as quiet.