I apologise, the title is fairly misleading! I certainly havenโt just run the SD, rather I dipped my toe in the water! Even though the SD is literally on my doorstep, today is the first time Iโve plucked up the courage to run a tiny bit of it. I felt very brave and somewhat ambitious but told myself itโs just a bit of fun, and whatโs the worst that can happen! Anyway, first off, over the M3 motorway bridge and into a large field, lots of chalky stones underfoot, but lovely views. Then through the tiny but pretty village of Chilcomb, and up a stonking hill, where I had to rest at the top clinging onto a fence. This is the SD proper now, so on I went, following footpaths and hedgerows. I didnโt venture too far in, as things to do today, but I feel as though Iโve had an adventure all the same! Almost 12k in all, including getting to the start and back. I saw a lot of young men running too, all about 25 years younger than me, and all about a foot taller! They all looked VERY serious and probably eat 30 miles for breakfast most days ๐คฃ.
Anyway, have a lovely Easter ๐ฃ everyone. ๐๐๐
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Lovely jubbly ๐๐โโ๏ธ๐. Whenever I see such a path I want to find out where it goes. What is life if not for adventures ๐. Even better when the weatherโs good. Mooching around the countryside is just lovely on so many levels. Free fun for starters ๐
Running on the trail is harder but is strengthening to the feet, ankles, core, shoulders and arms ๐ช. When itโs nice out who wants to be doing anything else ๐
Iโm just off out now. Family stuff saw me in Baaaaaarnsley this morning but Iโm free now - fed and watered so Iโm out the door. Hoping my knee behaves. Iโve self-referred for an NHS physio appointment but whether Iโll hear from them is anyoneโs guess๐คทโโ๏ธ
Rest up tomorrow if your dogs are barking! ๐๐
Well I was a bit disappointed,they had no Brooks in my size , tried a few different brands but none seemed right, until I tried the asics gel.. not particularly what I would have chosen but Frenc I really needed them..so they will do for now and I will get a pair of brooks online in the next month or so .. but what a difference it felt running thismornin without my ankles straining ๐๐
Impressive run, especially in the sun & heat & lovely pics. Well done .๐I walked SDW a few yrs ago & weather wasnt great so couldnt see a thing or any of the beautiful views the guidebook kept telling us about in that section!!
Lovely post. I used to drag my children up St Catherineโs Hill when I lived in Winchester. That was walking and it did poop us out. Fancy having a crack at running it? ๐
Thank you! Do you know I used to run up St. Catherineโs Hill years ago - I was much younger then and training for the one and only Tough Mudder I did, then never did it again, that and running in general until C25K๐คฃ. I did it with a friend whoโd been in the army and he was disgustingly fit. Itโs funny I kind of forget itโs there although I walked up it loads during lockdown. I will definitely give running up it another go in your honour HeavyFoot ! Watch this space ๐.
Oooh - South Downs - gorgeous. Used to go there on holiday as a small child and remember it with great affection. Then I looked on the map. It's vast! And Rottingdean / Beacon Hill where we used to go are at the other end ...
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Great South Run in the sun!โ๏ธ
