Well, training for a trail marathon is getting serious! I say to myself; it’s Friday night and I’m setting my alarm for work. Nothing unusual there then, only for the first time, I’m setting the alarm to get up and run into work.
All is going well as I leave the big city behind. At this point in the run I have covered a good ½ mile (well you didn’t think I was going to run all the way from home did you?).
Bog ahead!I maintain a good pace as I reach a point in the run where the whole valley opens out in front of me, wow!! I do feel good. On a steady approach up to Higger Tor I run into a boggy section and end up knee deep in the mud! I cast my mind back to James and Simon running into the same bog earlier in the year and I can’t help but laugh. I make a mental note to avoid this section in the future.
Freeing myself I carry on, still grinning at the amount of fun to be had on the way into work.
The rest of my run goes smoothly as I reach the shop before anyone else has arrived. Now did I set the alarm too early or did I run quicker than I thought I could? Anyway I feel good so I take a celebratory selfie outside the shop.
Muddy legs and a wind-filled Rab Vapour Rise. Honest.The rest of the day is spent with a huge grin on my face despite having tired legs. I can fully recommend starting the day with a run. Also make sure you leave the car parked at the pub so when you go back for it there’s a great excuse to call in for a swift one.