Stunning day for a toxic ten!

[southlundon]

A combination of a sore throat, runny nose, STRONG headwind, uphill route and not having run for 9 days (work - and if I'm honest, the weather - got in the way) made for a hard going first ten minutes. My legs felt like they were wound tightly, if that makes any sense? I was still glad to be out but I thought it wasn't going to be a record-breaker today.

But of course, the track levelled out, my legs relaxed, I looked about me at the gorgeous scenery and with some good music I settled down. I had a new long-sleeve running top on today which I'm glad I used as it was a bit nippy in the stiff breeze. Perhaps I'll look into some running gloves...?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Sounds great.

No need to break records every run, just appreciate the beautiful surroundings that your ability enables you to enjoy to the fullest.

[southlundon Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks. And it always amazes me that half an hour rushes by so quickly and that I’ve run the whole way, up and down hills!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Good run. Looks like my kind of place, just on the grass for me... hurdling sheep 😂

[southlundon Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

😂 If I tried to jump those sheep it would certainly end in tears!

[boniobiscuits Graduate]

What a stunning location for a run!!

[southlundon Graduate in reply to boniobiscuits]

It just about makes up for the hills 😅

[Craftysue66 Graduate]

Sounds amazing. The main thing is you got out there and enjoyed the experience

[southlundon Graduate in reply to Craftysue66]

You’re right - I’ve never regretted a run!

[Agelesslass]

Wow amazing location. I hate starting out on a run, heavy legs and very slow start pace even if I run every day, so you are not alone. Sounds like you enjoyed it so well done.

[southlundon Graduate in reply to Agelesslass]

Thanks Ageless 😀

[katsheare Graduate]

My running gloves (and hat) were godsends last winter, and will be coming out soon, I think (except that we're meant to be up to 20 today, what?!). Get ones that are meant for running or cycling, so they don't make you too warm 15 minutes into your run!! Jealous of your location, even with the hills!!

[southlundon Graduate in reply to katsheare]

Which gloves do you have? I love autumn but there is just that little nip in the air

[katsheare Graduate in reply to southlundon]

I have Ronhill. I like that they have reflective bits as well