Humid and enjoyable? ..... I never thought I’d say that. 🥵🥵🥵

[cheekychipmunks]

Morning everyone. I was in 2 minds whether to go out this morning. I don’t enjoy running when it’s swampy outside, but when I flicked through BBC Weather and saw it’s going to be like it all week, I gave my reluctant legs a talking to, grabbed the dog and began driving to the towpath before I could start making excuses or, worse, breakfast!

We’ve been away for a few days on Dartmoor, my favourite place in the world. My Dad grew up there and we used to holiday on the Moor every year when I was little. The purpose of this trip was to scatter Mum’s ashes near where we scattered his several years ago, and I purposefully didn’t take running gear, just walking boots 🥾 We said goodbye to Mum one last time and it was lovely. ❤️ She’s now back with Dad. 💕

We ate copious amounts of delightful food, and as I hadn’t run since my 10k on Wednesday, I knew I needed to get out and start shedding some of those calories!

Just a leisurely 7k out and back along the towpath, the air was thick and heavy, and there quite a few walkers, runners, horse riders and rowers. I waved to Mr Cheeky on the opposite bank as he was running a capsize drill at the club. Flossie thankfully didn’t leap in to swim over to him!

Ordinarily, with all the humidity and extra people I wouldn’t have enjoyed today’s run so much but no, it felt wonderful! I now feel invigorated, and after a yoga session I’ll feel justified in eating that breakfast!

Have a great week everyone. 😀

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Glad that you had lovely weather for your trip to Dartmoor Cheeky. Emotional I’m sure, but lots of happy memories there.

Sounds like a great run after your running break. I think a week off every now and then is energising.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5 , it couldn’t have been more perfect. Dartmoor is bleak when the weather isn’t cooperating, but it was gorgeous and we were able to give Mum a lovely send off. ❤️☀️

Definitely good to have a break every now and then. I’ll keep my runs shortish this week with the weather like it’s meant to be. Got to keep it fun! 🏃‍♀️

[Katnap Marathon]

Lovely pictures and a great run! 🏃🏃🏃😁

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Thanks Katnap ! We’re so lucky to have such beautiful places in this country. ❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Wonderful...reunited with Dad....and what a beautiful place x

Sounds like a good run this morning...it was very gloopy here and I resembled a post box when I got in.

You sound as if you really enjoyed it despite the added extras

Enjoy breakfast...you deserve it x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss ! It’s the best place on earth as far as I’m concerned, and I know Mum and Dad would approve of their final resting places. ❤️

Strava told me it was 100% humidity and I can believe it. 🥵 I was surprised how much I enjoyed it - you can never tell with these runs of ours can you? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Hidden]

How beautifully written. Thank you for sharing. A really emotional and meaningful visit.

Well done today for striving and achieving. Your day will feel better now for completing it 😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Aww thanks so much Hidden . It was definitely very emotional, but joyous all at once. Mum and Dad are reunited and that felt special. My run today felt effortless despite the discomfort of the humidity, so maybe they were thanking me somehow? Who knows? 🥰

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

I don't know Dartmoor well Cheeky, having only been there once (it was beautifully wild, I remember) but that sounds like a very special trip to me.💕

Well done on your run and yoga session too!🙂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandraj39 . Oh yes, Dartmoor is definitely wild. The winter months are brutal, but it still has a beauty about it. ❤️

The run and 2 yoga sessions (had to catch up on the monthly calendar!) felt fabulous and now I’m ready to tackle the day guilt free! 😀 🧘‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Sounds like a very special break CC. For once I think we have the best of the running weather up here; cloudy skies, 16C and a gentle ENE breeze coming off the sea. Not sure where to start now; exercises, Molly grooming, risk assessment rehash?.....maybe just a cup of coffee and a period of reflection first, it doesn't do to let guilt take over does it?🙂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks BC, it was lovely and couldn’t have gone any better in Devon. 🥰

I think the latter for you. Think about what your day will look like over a lovely coffee. Then you’ll be set up! 😀 No guilt required. ☕️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Molly has the best idea; spark out and breathing contentedly. Would be a crime to disturb her. Mrs BC is using the PC, so that leaves exercises....after coffee, I am sure some caffeine will help.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oh yes it’s all pointing towards coffee first, so you’ll have more oomph to exercise. Sorted! 😀

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Thank you for sharing your touching story about your parents. So glad you had a great run and feel good 😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

Aww you’re welcome skysue16 . It’s comforting knowing they’re back together. 🥰

Today’s run and subsequent yoga felt wonderful. Just what I needed. 🏃‍♀️🧘‍♀️😀

[Fabulous450]

Ah so lovely to read about such a memorable and important trip to Dartmoor Cheeky. 🤗 Your photos really capture all of it’s beauty. Such a lovely place for your wonderful Mum and Dad.

Today’s run sounds perfect too. Have a wonderful week too! 🤗❤️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Fabulous450]

Aww Fab, thanks so much. We couldn’t have had better weather if we’d have tried, we were so lucky. 😍🥰❤️

The run was an unexpected treat. I wasn’t really looking forward to it, but it was perfect! Happy running to you. 😘

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Sounds like that run was just what you needed Cheeky.

Glad you achieved what you were hoping for in Dartmoor. Also whatever's on that plate looks very intriguing!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

It really was Jonathan, although it didn’t appeal much beforehand as it was already so humid at 7am. 🥵 Odd how things work out sometimes, I loved every moment! 🏃‍♀️

Dartmoor was kind to us. We’d have scattered the ashes anyway, but doing it in such perfect weather conditions made it much easier. 🥰

Oh, the item on the plate was a chocolate mousse with a hint of orange and gold leaf. We had high tea on our arrival down there, and almost needed a winch to get us out of our seats! 😅

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Chocolate mousse mmm.....😋

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

It was beyond delicious! 😋

[lexi6 10 Miles]

Lovely post Cheeky and how wonderful reuniting your parents again ❤️❤️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to lexi6]

Thank you lexi6 . It was a brief trip, but we couldn’t have hoped for a lovelier one. So nice they’re back together now. 💕 The run yesterday was the icing on the cake. ❤️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

It's possible to run in anything and enjoy it, isn't it cheekychipmunks - you just need to adapt to whatever is being thrown at you. Well done! Glad you enjoyed your trip, a very special one 💗

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Too true linda9389 . Often the least likely runs end up surprising us no matter what the conditions (and less often the other way round I guess!) 😀

Yes, a lovely poignant trip. We loved it, thank you. 💕

[Slinkymalinki]

Dartmoor in golden sunshine! The weather gods knew you had a special purpose for your visit. How wonderful to reunite your parents in this way and have a special place to come and walk and remember.

I don't blame you for not taking your running shoes - I've only ever hiked and ridden on Dartmoor and wouldn't want to run with all those gloopy hidden swampy patches. Afternoon tea looked delish though (Two Bridges?) - Glad you got straight back to running it all off by your lovely canal.

Happy summer runnings, Cheeky. 🙂🤗

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Aww thanks Slinky! You clearly know Dartmoor well 😅😅 We commented we’ve never seen it looking so beautiful. Almost unheard of having weather like that over consecutive days! Those bogs can spring up on you no matter how dry the footing might appear at first can’t they? We once did a “short cut” back to the car after a long hike. We’ve never been so scared in our lives, the sound of gushing water under the sudden springy ground! And our dog was with us too, bounding and bouncing around! Lesson learned ....... 😩

We had tea at Gidleigh Park in Chagford. It’s special to us - we celebrated our 30th anniversary there a couple of years ago and also my birthday back in January. Bit (a lot) pricey, but worth it every so often. We always stay in Postbridge though - it’s where my Dad grew up. ❤️

I must admit to referencing running a few times on our walks - the footing was perfect in places and I had a hankering! You know how it goes! 🏃‍♀️😅

The run yesterday was perfect. It feels even more humid today so I’m glad I did it.

Happy running to you too! 😘

[BaddieThePirate]

Great photos and a successful run.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks Baddie. 😀