Glorious morning for exploring new routes - week 9, run 1

[skysue16]

As some of you may know I have recently moved from one end of the country to the other, to be nearer family. I completed week 8 before moving so I could have the pleasure of running Week 9 on new trails 😊

The weather has been wonderful in Somerset compared to Skye (where it had been snowing!) so I was determined to make the most of it. I ran Week 9 run 1 on Monday - my first proper run for several weeks. I made the mistake of starting Laura too early and ended up running up hill for 10 minutes 😬, so today I did a brisk warm up walk which got me to this bench and a beautiful view. Then it was time to run, starting off steady and easing into a comfortable pace. We stopped briefly to let two horses pass by and then continued along the tracks. Great views, warm sunshine and a nice cooling wind - perfect. Miles of tracks to explore......but today a lovely 4km, it is wonderful to be running again after months of rest, physio and frustration. I need to be careful though because my ankle still isn't 100%. My pal Squiggy loved our run and trotted along really well with just the occasional 'detour' to check out interesting smells! 🐶🐾.

Realfoodieclub will be pleased with me because I did my stretches and even some push ups on the gate at the end of my run 😄💪

Happy running everyone

Oh, I think I need to change my name!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Well judging by that picture you can still call yourself skysue, we will just forget about the extra e 😀. Looks amazing. Well done On The stretches and push ups as well, glad you are back out there again. Rfc x

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Good idea about the name!

[MutleyShuffle Graduate]

Wow what a lovely place to run! Sounds fabulous 😁🏃💪

[blackcatgib Graduate]

Looks like a gorgeous place to run xxx I make sure Sarah doesn’t make me run up any big hills too 😆

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to blackcatgib]

Yes, it is a great place for walking, cycling and running 😀

[Hidden]

I missed your move! I hope that you have happily settled into your new home. Skye is beautiful, but Somerset is also a great place. Lots of new runs to explore and Squiggy looks very happy

Well done!

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Helen, yes we have settled very well and enjoying seeing family. Lots of trails to explore 🏃🐾😀

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

I hadn’t realised you’d moved that far 😲😲😲😲. Gorgeous countryside you have there though!

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Yes, a big move! Loads of trails on the Exmoor and Quantock hills 😀

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to skysue16]

I am officially even more jealous now!

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

Love Somerset, it’s a beautiful part of the country. You’re blessed to have such love countryside to graduate in!

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun]

Yes, I feel very lucky 😊

[Hidden]

Welcome to Somerset! It’s the best place to live!

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Where are you? We are West Somerset.

[Hidden in reply to skysue16]

North Somerset up on the mendips

[rachelleigh73 in reply to Hidden]

My first thought on seeing your photo was 'Mendips!' I miss them - Westbury-sub-Mendip was my home for a very long time. Thanks for the reminder - such a beautiful part of the world - enjoy exploring!

[fitbyjuly]

How lovely hope you will be very happy looks amazing.