A Lovely Morning Run 😁

[Frenc]

Well, today wasn’t about how far or how fast, but where! You know when you look at the map and think oooh why don’t I try that? So I did. The main reason is because it’s pretty undulating and I just wanted to see what it was like. It did take me into the middle of nowhere for a bit, but it was lovely to just see over the fields and really smell the countryside, some bits smelling better than others!

There was a 1.5 mile uphill bit, starting out fairly gently but getting steeper, and I was very pleased to get to the top in one piece. It took me to a place called Farley Mt, a forestry commission park nearby. Funnily I’ve only ever driven here to walk the dog, and it felt brill to actually run here.

I saw lots of cyclists, and then a group of about 9 young men running in the other direction as I got towards the end. They all looked so fit and healthy, and had that youthful glow that only makeup can provide past a certain age 🤣. So I tucked my tummy in and gave a big smile which was reciprocated. Aren’t runners nice.

I so enjoyed today’s run, here’s to many more. Have a smashing day all! 😊😊😊

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Most runners are nice Frenc, I liked the bit about tucking your tummy in, good run for you this morning, nice pace, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Ha ha yes I tend to try and improve my posture when going past other runners! When nobody’s looking, I’m probably all over the place 🤣. Thank you.

[misswobble Marathon]

Yes they are 👍😀

That sounds like a lovely outing 🙂 It’s good to be out 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Ah thank you misswobble, it really was lovely to be out. It’s been a mixed bag of late, but today was absolutely worth it! 😊

[Hidden]

Ooh! That sounds just lovely. Somtimes it is great to go exploring.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Isn’t it just! I was ever so pleased I tried this route 😊.

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

AHH lovely run Frenc 🏃‍♀️You're braver than I am, last time I went exploring I got lost and frightened myself 🤣

Nice long run this morning.. glad you enjoyed this one 👏🤩

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Ah thanks Sparky! I really enjoyed it. I did study it on the map first, just in case 🤣. I’m not surprised getting lost was a bit hairy, especially if it was in the middle of nowhere. It’s good to explore but if we take a wrong turn it’s really disconcerting isn’t it. 😊😊😊

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Frenc]

If you know roughly where you are you can generally get back on track Having said that I once got into a field and was darned if I could get out of it 🤷‍♀️☺️

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

The field of no return! 😁

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Frenc]

😁😁😁

It pays to memorise landmarks as you go ☺️ You can then retrace your steps if you need to 🙂

[GailXrunning 10 Miles]

Loving your spirit of adventure and spontaneity! I bet those young guys were just in awe of your form.😉

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to GailXrunning]

Ah bless you Gail! I’d like to think so 🤣.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I bet that helped temporarily improve your form and pace no end 😀

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

You bet! Sylphlike and graceful sprang to mind. A gazelle had nothing on me for all of 5 seconds 😆😂.

[GTFC Marathon]

Love this! How awesome is running??? You go places whenever and wherever because YOU CAN!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Ah you what I’m still feeling really happy about yesterday’s run, and that sure doesn’t happen too often! Thank you 😊!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Absolutely! It’s free fun Usually 😎☺️

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Sounds like a great run. Strangely my tummy has that reaction to other runners-my legs lift a little higher and faster too!!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Ha ha glad it’s not just me! I wonder if they do the same going past us 🤣?!

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Let's assume that they do-no one will ever know!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Such an adventure going somewhere different, and there was m thinking it was only me who self consciously tucked my tummy in when other runners came the other way, A good run all round

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I think we all do it don’t we! Oh I did enjoy it, thank you 😊😊😊.

[Instructor57]

Hmm ... Sorry, I'm a bit late seeing this 🤔But it sounds like it was a lovely run !

Seeing over the fields and smelling the countryside , well , as you say , the good bits 😁

Haha love the tucking in of the tummy when passing other runners 🤣

Why do we do these things ? 🤣

I know I usually speed up and pay more attention to my form haha !

Glad you enjoyed your run 😁

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you Ian! I have to think if we all pay attention to our form going past other runners, they must do the same? It makes me feel better to think so anyway 🤣. Although I’ve had some runs where the wheels have fallen off towards the end and I just didn’t care 😂.

[Instructor57 in reply to Frenc]

Yes im sure they all do it !And I've certainly had one or two wheels come off 🤣