Yee ha it’s cooler! 😁

[Frenc]

A lovely breeze and overcast! What more can I say, you will all know just how good that is!!! Ah, bliss 😁😁😁.

Having not run for three days I was itching to get out and it looks as though quite a few others had the same idea as I saw the most runners I’ve ever seen at silly o’clock 😊. My legs felt pretty good, and I was delighted to see a deer which stood still long enough for me to take a picture. Note to self though, I still don’t own any shorter leggings with pockets. Must get some!

I enjoyed gallumphing through the woods. When your pace and your breathing’s right, it feels very natural and enjoyable. As though it’s meant to be. Well, for as long as that feeling lasts! I sped up for the last km and looked like a beetroot when I got home! I’ve never done any speed runs per se but the last bit of this route is a gentle downhill slope and perfect for speeding up.

Have a smashing day all, it’s so much more comfortable today 😊😊😊.

[RunWillie Marathon]

Amazing pics Frenc 😍 Gallumphing through woods sounds amazing. Glad it has cooled down for you

[misswobble Marathon]

Great stuff! 😀. Sounds fab 😍

I’m champing at the bit but am dog sitting so can’t go out to play ☹️ Got a race tomorrow too 😤

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Ooooh yes you have a 10k tomorrow don’t you! Pom poms are out. Thank you btw today was much needed 😁.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Yep, it’s tonight 🏃‍♀️ It’s rained overnight. Might be a sticky evening though.

Going to start thinking about my gear after I’ve done the greenhouses 💦👩‍🌾

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Good luck! 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That sounds like a fabulous run! I didn't get out quite so early and although it was cool to start it warmed up very quickly as the sun burned through the clouds. Still, as you say it was WAY better than the last couple of days 😊

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you linda9389 . And well done on your WAY better run! I walked to work earlier and was even slightly chilly but I loved it 🤣.

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Isn't it just brilliant when you're legs are feeling strong and you have a great Run 🎉 💪 Makes you feel amazing..love that buzz when it comes 🏃‍♀️🙌

What a majestic deer you captured.. looking at you with awe.. thinking I'm not the only one galumphing through the woods 🏃‍♀️🦌

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Thank you Sparky! The deer was lovely - they’re hard to take photos of as they usually disappear in a flash. You’re right about the legs thing, and it doesn’t happen too often, not this end anyway! Makes us come back for more 😁. Hope you are cooler today - it’s been a funny few days really hasn’t it. 😊😊😊

[Cmoi Marathon]

What a fab photo of that deer Frenc ! They always make off before I can get my phone out. Can't blame them though, round here they're used to be being shot at with guns, not lenses.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you Cmoi ! It’s a growing population - I never remember seeing that many when I was young. The funny thing is if my glasses are too low down my nose they really look like big rabbits from a distance. I need a big pair of running glasses like Dennis Taylor used to play snooker in 😃.

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Frenc]

When I'm driving through the forest and glimpse an animal bounding along just off the road I don't always know if it's a hare or a small deer. Best to keep my eye on the road though as it winds a lot and is definitely not flat!

[Instructor57]

Hmm ... I'm late seeing this (note to self, must do better 😁)So nice to have it cooler again !

Sounds great "gallumphing" through the woods , and great pictures , so lucky to see the deer so close 😬

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you Ian! It was a really enjoyable run, and the temperature made a vast difference. The deer was lovely. Mind you I had a run yesterday and an animal ran across the road just ahead of me and I still have no idea what it was - it looked as though it was related to something from the large Guinea pig family. Global warming? An escapee from the local Marwell Zoo? Bad eyesight? I shall never know! 🤣

[Instructor57 in reply to Frenc]

I'm afraid I have wildlife running around the lounge atm !Misty brought a live vole in during the night and I can't catch it ! 🤣

Just hope I can get at it before she does 🤣

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

Oh that Misty. Good luck! I bet she’s looking very pleased with herself 😁.

[Instructor57]

She is looking for it

She knows it's there somewhere! 🤣

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

I think she might have better luck than I would!