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Early mornings - so beautiful!

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I’ve never been an early riser, but to get the runs in and fit in life too, I’ve started getting up early. My goodness. This morning was so beautiful! Still dark when I first went out but then light mist, birds singing, pink sky!! And I saw a pair of brown hares crossing the road in front of me who stopped, looked at me and then loped off, in no hurry.

I’m lucky to live in the middle of no-where and also know I’m not the first to have this revelation by any means, but oh!! Who knew.

P.s week 2 and embracing the red face 😊

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Early mornings with the city streets to myself are one of my favourite things about running, too. I don't live in the middle of nowhere, but I am near a couple of parks and spotted rabbits a couple of times. It's so nice before the traffic really starts, and when it's not too hot. And, yes, there are fewer people around to see my red face!

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Buddy34Graduate

Running outside is amazing it keeps the running interesting. Great you're still going and are on wk2. The red face is part of the plan I think 😂. Well done you 😊

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theoldfellow

I too live in the wilderness. It's a great blessing as far as I'm concerned.

I think hares are able to recognise a fellow runner, as I have had the same experience, she just sat in the middle of the path watching me. Perhaps we should take it as a compliment?

Good luck with Week 2, the red face is a badge of honour.

in reply totheoldfellow

What a lovely thought! They are so graceful, lovely creatures.

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Dexy5Graduate

Yes early mornings are great for running. Why not take a picture next time and add it to your post? It might encourage more of us to get out of bed!

in reply toDexy5

Good idea! Will do!

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Seaside22Graduate

Lovely post. Foxes, hares and deer here - not all at same time.

What amazes me is that getting up super early to run doesn't feel like a hardship. Who'd have thought?

in reply toSeaside22

I know! I’ll update if I see a fox - they are about, we can hear them at night!

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CouchfunkyGraduate

Please share a photo next time!

in reply toCouchfunky

I will! I should have thought to this morning. Next time!

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