What a difference a day makes! Cooler, breezy and showeryπ₯π¦ - it was lovely out and on my trails this morning. Some of my route is on the Downs Link, once the local railway line - now a 37 mile public footpath and bridleway linking the North and South Downs. I sometimes pass other runners, walkers and cyclists of course and just recently have been struck by the courtesy shown between most(π) of the above. Groups of cyclists often announce themselves as they get closer behind and tell you how many are coming by. On the last couple of occasions this has happened they have all thanked me too as they have ridden past! Little gestures like this mean such a lot - in the same way that runners acknowledging each other does, I guess.
Anyway, a nice meandering 10k - taking in a few fields and farm roads as usual. Lots of wildlife π°πΏπ and then back home having acheived my GreatRun Solo target of 75k in 28 days (plus a little extra!). My next plan is to start those dreaded hill intervals and work on speed a little before upping my distance again if the niggly knee remains happy!π€
Wishing you all good runs this weekend! π
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Sandraj39
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You are on absolute fire!
Well done, that is some distance in 28 days. Another cooler 10k in the bag so rest up and think about how far you've come π
Thank you - lets just hope I can extend my distance and pace whilst remaining injury free now! π€The important thing is that I am really enjoying my running at the moment - as always, it gets me though the hard times and helps me celebrate the good! We are so lucky to run! π
Gosh. I totally agree. Running without injury is so liberating. I've managed 67 miles so far this month as I've finally recovered from my knee troubles. Feels amazing. Thankful and grateful.
Sounds great Sandraj39 I find most other road/path users are courteous and respectfulπ I like to think I treat them the sameπ
I really must get out and have a go at trail running again. I havenβt found any down where Iβve been staying by the seasideπ so I think Iβll have to ask Google when I get back!π
Sounds wonderful! Such a welcome change in the weather today π. Well done on the GRS.
I always try to thank people whether on my bike (when I also generally apolgize for my rude bell/squeaky brakes etc π) or running (thanking cars, bikes and pedestrians). I always appreciate it from others and it helps put a smile on everyone's face - even those who don't appreciate the rain so much π
Sounds a great run Sandra, just the weather we like π The cyclists and horse riders around here are all very courteous too, exercise obviously releases happy hormones π
Sounds ideal Sandra, really well done! ππ Your whole post sounds happy! β€οΈπββοΈ
I too love trails, and Iβm missing my favourite towpath by the river where I did almost all of my longer runs last year. I simply donβt know how busy it is at the moment, nor do I know if itβs been maintained. There are some parts which get pretty overgrown, therefore narrow. But I need to give it a go soon - I canβt manage HM training on my beloved common! Your post has made me determined to go back to the river!
You might find that its been cut back a bit cheeky. They've actually strimmed back a lot of plants from either side of the Downs Link here, this year - I assume to help with social distancing. They don't normally do that but it really helps!π
Lovely run Sandra and well done to your cyclists. We have a bit of a mixture down here - those who are considerate and those who donβt give a damn about anyone but themselves, cycling on pavements and the prom and being a danger to others. The same could be said of the pedestrians though. I seem to be always the one looking ahead and moving out of the way for others.
We also run on a disused railway line, they are great. Having 37 miles to choose from is amazing, is that Mr Beechingβs doing?!
Some cyclists are very considerate but others donβt realise that I canβt hear them behind me when I am puffing, and give me a shock! βBell or yellβ - new slogan π€£
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HM in 4 days, do I do a little run or not??
Pics of Barnstaple Half and Marathon Trail
A slow 16k Trail Run in the scorching sun βοΈπ₯΅
