And then Laura said...

[Gryllotalpa]

There is a long, not too high but rather prominent hill with a look-out tower on top that I can see from the backyard. The summit can be reached by many paths ranging from steep to beastly steep, plus one that may be considered moderate but is very long ( but quite fun to cycle).

So, this morning I am setting off towards W7R1 on one of my usual flat routes following the stream, shrouded in freezing mist, watching out for icy patches during my warm-up walk.

And then Laura said something about changing routes if you feel bored ... and it struck a chord.

At the five minute mark, I was huffing and puffing like never in the past 6 weeks ... but I was nearing the top with the tower.

Running along the ridge at sunrise, and then down into the mist-filled valley, a lone deer crossing my path, was an unforgettable experience.

If you feel bored, add some hills.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Good I agree I have 2 hills on my route they really make you work hard but I think it's just another thing to achieve as well as c25k😊😊

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Sounds wonderful- go you! 😄

[Granspeed Graduate]

Ahh, lovely. Your reward for bravery! 🎉

[Gryllotalpa Graduate]

Actually, that hill was one of my after-graduation goals, but there are still some left, such as running the whole 5 k, and then perhaps a sub-30 minutes 5 k!

[PaulS83]

I don't think I'll ever be bored enough to run uphill. Not even locked in a dimly lit cell with paint that never dries. Or my eyes pinned open with matchsticks and forced to watch an entire episode of Strictly.

But it sounds glorious. I've run at sunrise a few times and it certainly makes the run feel a bit special.