First run

[Moodymoo]

Ran with the woof for the first time yesterday. He was a little miffed especially when we ran passed the end of the drive... need to plan for distance... anyone got ideas on how to plan a local route?

[misswobble Graduate]

I use good running guide

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

I run with my dog. He is a 2 year old choc lab. He wants to stop and sniff sometimes but otherwise enjoys it too.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

There’s a disused railway line near us which is perfect: no traffic and on a gradual incline, so I go uphill outwards and downhill coming home. The halfway Bell is really helpful for judging distance: you can turn round then and start heading back.

[bairnbroon in reply to ButtercupKid]

That’s what I do ... head off somewhere then turn around and come back at the halfway bell. I’ve no sense of direction so this is a perfect solution. Good luck. ! X

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to bairnbroon]

Thanks - and to you too 😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Ordnance survey maps show footpaths and roads and are available online via Bing maps or through the Maverick app

Enjoy your journey.