Of the various ways that I could have spent my birthday morning, few could compare with going for a run on the South Downs with Daren, followed by a late breakfast with my parents.
Other than, perhaps, if Cliff had been able to come out to run as well!
We met at Jack & Jill and took the doubly downhill route down to Pyecombe, Wolstonbury, Clayton, the tank tracks and still further down to Jack & Jill again… a little like an MC Escher’ mobius strip.
It was a glorious morning, with laughter and stimulating conversation flowing freely all the way round… and beautiful views to boot!
To add to the ambience, each time we paused to soak up the view there seemed to be a new text or email from friends & family, wishing me a happy birthday. Thank you very much, you wonderful people!
This additional distraction may have contributed to the time, which was slightly longer than the previous ‘slightly longer than the original time’ time… if you get my drift.
Anyway, it took us 1.15 to run 6.25 miles, which I make a paltry 5mph! But who cares? We had fun!