Week 8 run 3 done... finally.

[Kertesz]

This was one of those Not a Good Run runs... My debut after an eight day sabbatical on account of a chest infection. As bad runs are usually a result of a combination of factors, I’ve reflected: yesterday I went to a birthday event with a friend... so the pre-run evening was fuelled by 20,000 steps yomping round London; hydrated mostly by wine... and nourished mostly by small nibbles. Lesson learnt 😉. Never mind... back to sensible business this week. Meanwhile, look at the avenue of blossom that greeted me at the finish line today! 🌸😍🌸

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

it cant be counted as a bad run if you ended up there. its absolutely stunning

[Kertesz in reply to Jogunlikely]

I know!! There are 111 flowering cherry trees there apparently! Last weekend when I ran, they were still bare twigs... so today was an absolute joy - and complete surprise 😃

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

111! is it giving away any state secrets if you say where this is?

[Kertesz in reply to Jogunlikely]

No! Not all!! They’re at Bedgebury Pinetum in Kent. I’ve just googled the trees’ heritage - they were gifted to the UK by a visiting Japanese martial arts organisation in 2013!! Well worth a visit if you’re located anywhere nearby x

[Jogunlikely Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

Cool. Thanks

[Cfc55 Graduate]

Good effort K after a break, that’s a tough run to come back to 👍! However I must take issue with your total lack of professionalism in your prep for the run 🙄! Water is the recommended hydrating liquid, not several flagons of wine 🤦‍♂️! Could just be I’m jealous tho 😜😂

[Kertesz in reply to Cfc55]

Doh! Thanks for the insider info...<now> I know where I’ve been going wrong... (If I said it was flutes of fizz, rather than flagons of wine, would that make it more professional?! 😂)

[Cfc55 Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

Happy to help, as they say in a well known supermarket 😂! No that wouldn’t make it professional, just more expensive 😂

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

That’s gorgeous ! Welcome back x

[Kertesz in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you! For me, it’s the ‘nature-y bit’ that makes the running such a wonderful pastime! X

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

I do love getting out there too, and seeing what nature is up to. Not always including the weather 😄

[RunRunRun13 Graduate]

Gorgeous blossom tree but wine and nibbles take preference to running surely ! 🏃‍♀️🍷 Onwards and upwards !

[Kertesz in reply to RunRunRun13]

It’s a close call!! Have vowed to be sensible during week 9! X

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

Gorgeous photo! Can’t say I’m shocked it was a great run after reading your description of the night before 😂😂. But you got through it so well done!