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I’m away for a couple of nights and packed my run kit just in case. That proved to be a great decision because I woke up at 7.30am, wide awake and full of beans. That never happens. It must be the sea air! Trainers on and out of the door in less than five minutes. I hardly ever run without eating first but breakfast was booked for 8.30am so needs must. It’s not often you get to run around the grounds of a castle so I’m not missing the chance!

Choosing a base run at what should have been a nice easy pace, I set off across a little bridge across a stream heading for a field where I’d seen bunnies the night before. The watch was pleased with me. I found a lovely little path through the trees and just fell into a comfortable rhythm within a few minutes. The path led over another bridge with some giant rhubarb and a very friendly (and wet!) golden retriever. From there, I turned onto a downhill stretch of road and the watch started grumbling about “too fast” again. This was much nicer than when I began an ascent up a super steep hill and it decided to start complaining that I was “slow”. All my experience on here as both a newbie runner, an ambassador and an admin kicked in and I told it that there was no such thing as “too slow” but it wouldn’t shut up until I got to the top of the hill. It nearly got thrown in a bush! The view from the top was wonderful and the gentle, sloping downhill was a lovely relief. Taking a different path through the fields, I found a large grey heron just sitting in the middle of an empty field. Back to the town and suddenly, all over. 5km done perfectly in time for a cooked breakfast courtesy of the B and B.

A superb start to the day! Maybe these early runs will happen at home too…although I’m not holding my breath!

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Sax64 profile image
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Super, sounds like really great running and a fab start to the day. I'm away too but not getting any running in, unless you count running after a super quick grandson scooting off and trying to keep him safe. Glad I've got C25K training under my belt! 💤 😴

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSax64

You are so right about getting couch to 5k done. Once you’re beyond the programme, so many options open up. It was such a wonderful morning just enjoying being out and looking at the scenery. Yes, an effort but one well worth giving.

The weather is a challenge-running after your grandson definitely counts as a workout! Hopefully it will cool down soon. It was a relief this morning to actually feel chilly on my warm up walk and for the humidity to be out of the air.

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🍏What a fab run… think you are a princess in a castle by the looks of it?? Beautiful photo, delightful run & enjoy that spoiling! Bonus to see the Heron! 🤩

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toAnnieapple

Thank you! It’s so lovely to be away in such a nice place. Plenty of treats today-definitely earned after a walk up to the top of a hill. The legs have had a serious workout today but it’s been wonderful. I could get used to this holiday lark!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

What a perfect run, too fast, too slow.....what does the watch know?

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

You are so right! I think I should have put it on track rather than selecting a particular workout. I’m still getting used to it. Such a smiley run though. After so many muggy ones, the fresh air was wonderful.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Sounds just lovely....hope you enjoyed that well earned brekkie!🏃‍♀️👌xxx

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBluebirdrunner

It was superb! Massive bowl of fruit, yoghurt and honey followed by cooked breakfast. I was so full! It definitely hit the spot and was great fuel for deer spotting (none!) and walking up a hill with MrU. A very good day!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Just superb.... well done you... how absolutely beautiful.. what a lovely start to your day! Appetite too for breakfast!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

It’s been such a nice day. We’ve been all over the place-walking up a hill, looking for deer and wild ponies (none to be seen), waking along a couple of different seafronts… plus a lot of sitting and chilling. Chips on the beach for tea! Holidays are the best. Hope Wales is treating you well! ❤️

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

The view from the top of the hill!

Coastline
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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

Gorgeous!!!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

And some beautiful heather too!

Heather
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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

Ooo..chips on the beach..yummy! . We sgsll have chips tomorrow maybe..our Golden Wedding Anniversary tomorrow too!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

How exciting! Happy anniversary! ❤️❤️❤️

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CmoiGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Très joyeuses noces d'or Oldfloss ! 💛🥂😘

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toCmoi

Merci x

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Penblwydd priodas hapus!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tonowster

Diolch x

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Gthants60minGraduate in reply toOldfloss

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toGthants

Thank you!

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CmoiGraduate10

Fab run MissUnderstanding , but step away from the watch workouts! 😜

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toCmoi

Thank you! We live and learn. No more workouts on chilled run days for me!!

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FolkylassGraduate10

What a fab fab run for you MissUnderstanding and in such an idyllic setting. Beautiful!👸🏃‍♀️of the 🏰 me thinks🤣🤣🤣🥰x

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toFolkylass

Thank you! It’s been such a lovely couple of days away. Finally spotted a couple of deer last night as well. The icing on the cake! 🦌🦌❤️❤️❤️

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FolkylassGraduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

Beautiful and very special. This was your moment!🥰❤️x

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MrBassmanjazz

Love a holiday run :-)

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toMrBassmanjazz

It was such a nice way to start the day. Walking up unfamiliar hills for beautiful views was real treat too. Today was a lie in and crazy golf-does that count as cross training?!

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MrBassmanjazz in reply toMissUnderstanding

Absolutely. Golf is a sport.

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toMrBassmanjazz

Not the way I play it! 😂😂😂

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MrBassmanjazz in reply toMissUnderstanding

😄

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Gthants60minGraduate

What a delicious place to run! A well earned breakfast. Can't wait to hear all about your crack of dawn runs back home in the middle of winter ...

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toGthants

🤣🤣🤣 Winter comes with its own special challenges! It’s been lovely to have a change of scenery and it’s really blown the cobwebs away. Holiday runs are super.

How are you getting on with your return from injury? Hope things are still going well. 🤞🤞🤞

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Gthants60minGraduate in reply toMissUnderstanding

Actually ... winter. That's a whole new ball game for someone who only started running in early spring. 😬

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply toGthants

True! In summer it's tee shirt and shorts, and you're good.

In winter it's the fine line between getting a chill as soon as you get outside or wearing so much you sweat profusely during the run then freeze during the cool down.

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tonowster

My worst winter runs have been because I’m too hot rather than too cold! It’s hard to get right.

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toGthants

You’ll find it’s a very good excuse for more kit! For me, the main thing I think about is how to be visible in the darker and greyer days. Also how to get my trainers dry!! Having two pairs is a godsend. Long sleeved tops are wonderful things. A cheapo fluorescent jacket from karrimor. I don’t bother with waterproof to avoid the boil in the bag effect.

You’ve got fun times ahead!

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Gthants60minGraduate in reply toMissUnderstanding

I already have a few tops in preparation - and I almost got a second pair of shoes, but I didn't like them, so they have been returned. The search continues ...

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toGthants

When you find some, you know we need pictures….

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Gthants60minGraduate in reply toMissUnderstanding

I may now have found some ... they're in the post, so we'll see!

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misswobbleGraduate10

lovely stuff! All before enjoying a breakfast cooked by someone else! That’s the biggest treat 🏃‍♀️😋👍

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tomisswobble

Totally agree, and then there’s not having to wash it up afterwards! A proper treat. We’re back home now and today’s offering was a bit simpler!!! ❤️❤️

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10

oh wow, sounds like a great run! where abouts are you, sounds lovely and fab photo!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toHedgehogs123

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️ We were in Dunster. It’s a small little place but there are lovely walks and it’s only an hour or so from home. We were only away a couple of nights but it felt like a proper holiday! Back to the real world today…

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CowladyrunningGraduate10

Sounds perfect! It's a lovely way to see everything and be out early too :)

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toCowladyrunning

Thank you! It was such a nice break. It felt like longer than just a flying visit!

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