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Another 6.5K of hill training. There was a heavy mist, which began clearing as the sun burned through. Two hellos. One woodpecker. It’s a joy (and a great relief) to feel my fitness returning. #Running #UKRunChat

05.03.2026 10:54 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. It’s going OK, fingers crossed.

03.03.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In preparation for Bath Half (15th March), which ends on a big slope, I finally did some β€œhill training”. Found it challenging, but managed a 6.5K circuit with two big ups and two big downs. #Running #UKRunChat

03.03.2026 11:37 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant time. Well done.

03.03.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks.

01.03.2026 13:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Managed a slow 17K in strong winds and a bit of (welcome) drizzle. There was a running club on the river path and I wondered if I should join them, but they were going the other way. Saw a bird of prey circling high above – probably a kite. Three hellos. #Running #UKRunChat

01.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Fabulous photo. Very envious on the owl front.

01.03.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A mild start. Ran 6.5K. Three hellos. Heard a woodpecker. Saw a man in a #Parkrun β€œ250” T-shirt, although he was walking. #Running #UKRunChat

26.02.2026 10:21 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. Yes, winds make it a lot more difficult. I’m trying to just ignore them.

24.02.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, it was really difficult today.

23.02.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well done. It’s great when it all goes to plan.

23.02.2026 10:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ran 16K, dodging wheelie-bins and school children. It was tough today but I was pleased to extend the distance again. Three hellos. One woodpecker. Strong winds. #Running #UKRunChat

23.02.2026 10:16 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. Yes, you should definitely say hello. It really lifts a difficult run when people are friendly.

20.02.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Cool breeze and weak sun. Ran a weary 6.5K. Four hellos. Lots of car fumes. Heard a woodpecker doing its thing. #Running #UKRunChat

20.02.2026 08:54 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. Yes, it makes a big difference to see a friendly face – especially when you’re struggling with crazy weather.

18.02.2026 11:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ran 7.5K in bracing cold winds. No ankle pain! Two hellos, one of which was from a nice guy I know from Parkrun. Very nice to see him. #Running #UKRunChat

18.02.2026 09:43 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow. Never seen an owl but do hear them very occasionally at night.

17.02.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

No rain, for a change, and there was even a welcome blast of sunshine. Ran 15K, and my ankle seemed OK, but I’ll probably pay for it later. Three hellos. Endless puddles. Saw one cat, one pied wagtail, one duck, and a dog with wheels instead of back legs. #Running #UKRunChat

16.02.2026 09:34 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful!

14.02.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. Me too.

13.02.2026 21:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

13.02.2026 10:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you.

13.02.2026 10:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Twinges persist in my right ankle, so hoping I haven’t made it worse by running 6.5K. Heavy car fumes. One pied wagtail. I got β€œthe nod” from two runners. It seemed easier today: I can feel my fitness returning. #Running #UKRunChat

13.02.2026 08:56 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Mild but drizzly. Ran a slightly faster 6.5K. A few ankle twinges. The council had people noisily trimming the trees overhanging the river paths. The results are less pretty but probably safer. I also heard a woodpecker. #Running #UKRunChat

11.02.2026 09:19 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks beautiful. But chilly.

09.02.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No rain, but water everywhere. Ran a very gruelling 14K, feeling low on energy. Three hellos and one cat. #Running #UKRunChat

08.02.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. It was one of the grimmest ever!

05.02.2026 14:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. It was brutal. Really looking forward to a run that’s not completely dominated by the weather.

05.02.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Very wise.

05.02.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well done for doing it.

05.02.2026 09:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0