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A very pleasant little bimble around the park this morning 😊 . Not as far or as long as I would have liked as I’ve got a bit of a tight calf & took the sensible option of stopping early rather than risk doing anything stupid. Also decided to pull out of this evening’s club relays as a precaution. . Regardless, it was still lovely to spend an hour in the fresh air & ‘nearly’ sunshine ahead of a day sat at the computer editing photos. . I’m now sat here looking longingly out of the window at the full on sunshine & blue skies, wishing & dreaming. . #run #runner #running
Snapped w*rking. I do it sometimes 😉 . Not a bad view at Saturday’s wedding venue, though I did spend most the day wishing I had my running shoes with me rather than my camera! Those lovely looking hills in the background are the South Downs 💜 . #lifeasaweddingphotographer
Even on a dull & grey day I pause to take in the view ❤️ . This is the view that had me falling in love with trail running. The view that showed me that there was more to running than the roads of Croydon. It was the first trail I discovered & explored by myself, the trail where I began to move out of my comfort zone, discover how strong I am & what I am capable of. It was the trail that gave me much needed confidence. . Although it’s nowhere special, the top of a field on the Vanguard Way, it will always be a special place to me & one I keep coming back to. . It’s got that magical draw that the trails have, a place I feel at home. A place that brings happiness & joy. A place for thinking, reflecting & refreshing. A place that feeds my soul & brings clarity to my mind. I thrive on days like today, 6+ hours just me, myself & I, my feet & my thoughts. . #reflective
When the rapeseed in the field is taller than you are & has grown over the path resulting in jungle adventurer stylee fighting to battle your way through... 🌾 My slowest mile of the run but what an adventure! . Added to by battling stinging nettles, a potential bull in the field I needed to cross (didn’t spot him but I did speed across as quickly as possible), clambering over a ginormous fallen tree that completely blocked the trail & a cow who I think saw me as a potential escape accomplice as I was heading to the gate & bounded over to join me... 🐮 I’ve nicknamed this run the ‘Obstacle Run’. . Obstacle’s aside, a brilliant long run exploring the Vanguard Way & Greensand Way. The Vanguard I know like the back of my hand but the Greensand Way is fairly new to me. It’s always lovely to discover & get to know new trails that in reality are not that far away. . Very tired legs after over 3,000ft of climbing & obstacle battling but a very happy heart ❤️ . #run #runner #running #trailrunning

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Photo Girl Runs on Instagram

A very pleasant little bimble around the park this morning 😊 . Not as far or as long as I would have liked as I’ve got a bit of a tight calf & took the sensible option of stopping early rather than risk doing anything stupid. Also decided to pull out of this evening’s club relays as a precaution. . Regardless, it was still lovely to spend an hour in the fresh air & ‘nearly’ sunshine ahead of a day sat at the computer editing photos. . I’m now sat here looking longingly out of the window at the full on sunshine & blue skies, wishing & dreaming. . #run #runner #running
Snapped w*rking. I do it sometimes 😉 . Not a bad view at Saturday’s wedding venue, though I did spend most the day wishing I had my running shoes with me rather than my camera! Those lovely looking hills in the background are the South Downs 💜 . #lifeasaweddingphotographer
Even on a dull & grey day I pause to take in the view ❤️ . This is the view that had me falling in love with trail running. The view that showed me that there was more to running than the roads of Croydon. It was the first trail I discovered & explored by myself, the trail where I began to move out of my comfort zone, discover how strong I am & what I am capable of. It was the trail that gave me much needed confidence. . Although it’s nowhere special, the top of a field on the Vanguard Way, it will always be a special place to me & one I keep coming back to. . It’s got that magical draw that the trails have, a place I feel at home. A place that brings happiness & joy. A place for thinking, reflecting & refreshing. A place that feeds my soul & brings clarity to my mind. I thrive on days like today, 6+ hours just me, myself & I, my feet & my thoughts. . #reflective
When the rapeseed in the field is taller than you are & has grown over the path resulting in jungle adventurer stylee fighting to battle your way through... 🌾 My slowest mile of the run but what an adventure! . Added to by battling stinging nettles, a potential bull in the field I needed to cross (didn’t spot him but I did speed across as quickly as possible), clambering over a ginormous fallen tree that completely blocked the trail & a cow who I think saw me as a potential escape accomplice as I was heading to the gate & bounded over to join me... 🐮 I’ve nicknamed this run the ‘Obstacle Run’. . Obstacle’s aside, a brilliant long run exploring the Vanguard Way & Greensand Way. The Vanguard I know like the back of my hand but the Greensand Way is fairly new to me. It’s always lovely to discover & get to know new trails that in reality are not that far away. . Very tired legs after over 3,000ft of climbing & obstacle battling but a very happy heart ❤️ . #run #runner #running #trailrunning

Recent Posts

  • South Downs Way 50: 2019
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  • Toronto Waterfront Marathon, T-4 days
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