Running in the dark

[Jo55]

Did my first run in the dark las night and really enjoyed it. I also managed to slow down a bit - not sure whether it was because I was looking at the Christmas lights or the moon across the sea or just because - which made the run a lot easier and enjoyable. Now looking forward to my next run in the dark.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Sounds great Jo. It was so clear and such a beautiful moon last night. A pleasure to be out there.

[Jo55 Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

It was lovely, and not as cold as I thought it would be.

[pot58 Graduate]

Now that I have a really good head torch I actually enjoy going out in the dark(no lights where I am).

[Jo55 Graduate in reply to pot58]

I'm lucky, we have street lights till 12 o'clock

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Sounds lovely.

[Jo55 Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

It was

[IAASA Graduate]

I do most of my runs in the dark due to work and sometimes it does feel alot more peaceful.

[Jo55 Graduate in reply to IAASA]

I found it more peaceful than running during the day

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Jo55]

Yep, me too. I run at night during the week and late morning at weekends. I prefer it xxx

[misswobble Graduate]

Take a torch or get a head lamp! I fell over a speed hump ! Oh the irony Ha ha

Scraped knees and bumped cheek. I never saw the darned thing

Running in the dark is a new experience and you do see new sights and I notice how many birds are still twittering in the dead of night

[Jo55 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

That sounds like me and a sign I run past which says Dead Slow! For cars I think but was very appropriate in the early days. I'm lucky as there are street lights where I run so I can see where I am going.

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good for you Jo welcome ot the dark side lol

[Jo55 Graduate]

if my first experience was anything to go by I think I shall enjoy the dark side!

[Tattoojunkie30 Graduate]

I love running in the dark....it gives me time to think and I don't have to worry about dodging dog walkers or cars xx