A Holiday Pen Llŷn 5k, Weekly Virtual 5k and Week 3 of the Magic 10 Plan Done 😁

[Birdlady64]

This run was never going to be about time or pace, but just a nice relaxed 5k in the truly beautiful surroundings of Pen Llŷn.

During periods of rain and hail yesterday, to occupy myself I plotted out a circuit along the quiet country lanes from Llanengan, towards the lovely village of Llangian, then back towards the coast and Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth) and back to Llanengan.

Leaving the cottage this morning it was brilliant sunshine, but a chilly 8 degrees and a strong bracing breeze. I was undecided about what to wear but in the end went for lightweight tights, and a high-vis flourescent yellow long sleeved top. I want to be visible on these narrow country lanes.

Should I wear my wind jacket too? It's bright neon pink - not my first choice of colour scheme - but it was half price in the sale and I'm a sucker for a bargain. In the end I decided to wear it - and, as it is pink, with a special nod to Tinytears60 , Plattszo , MccHa and others who are running the virtual Race For Life on Saturday. I was glad of the jacket for the first 2k but was borderline too warm by the end.

The run was totally uneventful in terms of the run, I managed to keep things largely in Zone 3, apart from hitting a few steep-ish inclines in a couple of places when my heart rate briefly crept into Zone 4.

I was running without music again, so I was able to soak in the atmosphere. Breeze blowing, birds calling. I met just 2 cars on the road and one cyclist. I have to admit it was a little disconcerting when, encountering a large herd of cows in a field they all charged towards the fence and proceeded to gallop along in the field beside me, 😨

I thoroughly enjoyed this run - and feel privileged to have been able to run in such wonderful surroundings.

The photograph is of Llanengan village looking towards Porth Neigwl at the start of my run.

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

What an amazing pic and fab place to run. Glad you enjoyed it, much better than running in the hail yesterday . 👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Yes - so much better. It was a really lovely relaxed run.

[nowster Graduate]

Are you sure they were cows? Bullocks are common round there this time of year. They're invariably curious.

The church in Llangian village looks interesting. In all my years of roaming that area, I've never had the chance to stop there and look around.

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Possibly yes - I didn't stop to have a closer look! I was looking at the thundering hooves, rather than other parts of their anatomy 😁

The church at Langian looks beautiful - I expect it would be locked though given present circumstances

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Gorgeous! 💙💚

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thank you - it was a wonderful relaxed run!

[Sussex13 Graduate]

How lovey to have the opportunity to run in gorgeous countryside. Loving the sound of your bright coloured clothes, think I will invest in some long sleeved hi-viz for winter. Happy running tomorrow.

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Sussex13]

Thank you. Yes - I got the high vis stuff as i'm likely going to be running on the roads a bit more now than all summer, and especially with the shorter days. You see so many people running at night in dark clothing - I'd much rather be seen.

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Fabulous photo and what a lovely run you described. I could almost feel I was running with you! 👏👏👏👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools. I went out with the aim of just enjoying this one - no pressure, soaking up the atmosphere. I really enjoyed it

[Hidden]

Wonderful 🤗

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes - it was a really lovely run 😁

[030961 Graduate]

Fabulous. I loved the piccies as they reminded me of being brought up on a dairy farm in Groeslon near Caernarfon as a kiddie. Up at 5 am to milk the cows, then warm fresh milk on my cornflakes by 6.30am, lovely memories. Keep the lovely posts going, love them all....and well done!

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to 030961]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy reading and gives you some lovely memories.

I bet you haven't tasted better milk though ever!