Over the last couple of months I've found it hard to get out running with my usual running pals. I did so well earlier in the years, getting out two or three times a week either early in the morning or at the weekend. My work pattern has shifted slightly and I'm only getting out at the weekend. I'm hoping this will change after Christmas. I do a regular 10k run around Ashton Court avoiding the concrete paths. I try to run all off road which is great fun squelching through the mud. The ground is so soft this time of year that my joints don't seem to mind this weekly torture.
As I pass dog walkers, mountain bikers and fellow runners, a simple acknowledgement or 'hello' is all that is required to keep the morale on a high. Its a great time to clear the head and think about the forth coming week. With my food and alcohol consumption due to increase over the next couple of weeks, a good weekly run is certainly essential for this time of year.
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.
Sunday, 11 December 2011
Monday, 17 October 2011
Local food fest and places to explore
I attended the Hengrove & Stockwood Food Festival over the weekend. It was a great little community gathering with delicious foodie treats, childrens crafts and music and information about local food growing projects. One of the main attractions was an apple press from The Bristol Apple Press Collective. In front of your eyes they made juice using apples from the rediscovered orchard on Stockwood Open Space nature reserve and it tasted gorgeous.
After looking at a giant map of the area it got me thinking that it would be great to do a run or bike from Brislington to Stockwood Open Space. Its a beautiful area full of wildlife yet just on the doorstep of BS4. No need to get the car out. As with so many green spaces in Bristol this is also another area under threat of development. So get over there and check it out.
Friday, 7 October 2011
Outdoor sporting legend Bill Smith dies
As a fan of off-road running and someone who would like to get into fell running I had to write a post about Bill Smith. A greatly respected fell runner and author of one of the sport's definitive works, Stud Marks on the Summits, Bill died last week. Check out the report in The Independent and the Fell Runners Association.
Thank goodness September is over
Firstly a huge apology for not posting for ages. September was a crazy month. I guess if I take a three week holiday in France in the summer holidays, I will undoubtedly pay for it the following month ie September. But it’s been an exciting month and now I am training for a half marathon. Read more here
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