Managed to get Brislington Meadows - my local green space under threat through the green space consultation - on the TV yesterday. I run through these beautiful fields three times a week and will be absolutely gutted if they are built on. Check out the footage on West Country Tonight.
The Lib Dems are certainly not making many friends after their recent record of national and regional politics as reported in the Evening Post.
We really are in crazy times!!
About Me
- Shazzyd
- I'm not a serious runner, and I'm certainly not that competitive. I'm someone who has two children, reached her 40's and simply wants to stay fit and feel good. I am writing this blog to share my thoughts, experiences and hopefully inspire others to take up running and explore green spaces in a city and further afield. I work as a freelance journalist and a part-time school librarian, and write this blog purely for love. Please feel free to comment and I'll do my best to reply and continue to write an entertaining blog.
Wednesday 17 November 2010
Tuesday 9 November 2010
Dogs!!
The early morning run started like any other. The alarm went off at 6.30am. I rolled out of bed and straight into my running gear. I took a couple of bites out of a banana, drank some rooibos tea and then slipped on my rather bright pink hi-viz top and running cap. I like to be seen in the dark.
My neighbour was waiting for me in the fine drizzle. Off we went on our usual Brislington run past the Pilgrim Pub, through St Luke's church yard and up into Victory Park. Just as we were about to enter the fields beyond the park, a rottweiler dog sprung out at us and started growling. We had obviously surprised it and it looked very angry. It's owner was way across the other side of the field completely oblivious as to what was happening. We both immediately stopped running and I put my arm straight down by my leg. For some reason I thought this might protect my leg should the dog decide to bite. I said my usual 'hello doggy' before slowly walking on. Thankfully the dog just followed us with its eyes before running back to its owner.
We then carried on our run into the fields and across to Eastwood Farm. We were both pretty shocked and wondered how differently things could have turned out should the dog have decided to bite. I am pretty happy around dogs usually but may be a little nervous next time I come across a dog like this off the lead. Has anyone had any similar experiences? Is there such a thing as a dog scarer that you can carry when running and how effective are they?
My neighbour was waiting for me in the fine drizzle. Off we went on our usual Brislington run past the Pilgrim Pub, through St Luke's church yard and up into Victory Park. Just as we were about to enter the fields beyond the park, a rottweiler dog sprung out at us and started growling. We had obviously surprised it and it looked very angry. It's owner was way across the other side of the field completely oblivious as to what was happening. We both immediately stopped running and I put my arm straight down by my leg. For some reason I thought this might protect my leg should the dog decide to bite. I said my usual 'hello doggy' before slowly walking on. Thankfully the dog just followed us with its eyes before running back to its owner.
We then carried on our run into the fields and across to Eastwood Farm. We were both pretty shocked and wondered how differently things could have turned out should the dog have decided to bite. I am pretty happy around dogs usually but may be a little nervous next time I come across a dog like this off the lead. Has anyone had any similar experiences? Is there such a thing as a dog scarer that you can carry when running and how effective are they?
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