We then ran up to the woods at Walker Fold which I have a vague recollection of running through a couple of years ago with Michele and Abigail Sunter but it was so foggy at the time that I had no idea where I was. It was really nice running through the woods and that route may have to feature more on my future runs.
A few miles into the run I started to feel a pain in my stomach. It was a kind of cramp like pain under the rib cage, but not a stitch as it was too high up. I'm not sure if it was because my bum bag was too tight and restricting my breathing but when I loosened it off, it then bounced around too much and was irritating.
It could well be that I set off too fast at the start but I had felt really comfortable at the start and didn't think to hold back, which now seems like it might have been a good idea.
Anyway, whatever it was, it doesn't matter, there's always tomorrow and we all have off days. Just got to keep at it!
This is, however, the third time now that I have run with Mark Sammon and had an 'off day'. Honestly Mark, I'm not always that bad!
Anyway, back to the run...
We came out on Coal Pit Road and then went through Roscoe's Tenement towards the shooting hut, then followed the trail up to the mast. From there we ran cross country towards Two Lads where everyone but me and Kathryn ran over towards the Pike. Kathryn and I instead ran to Two Lads then down to the dog hotel.
We crossed George's Lane and through the gate onto my favourite field where Kathryn spotted a fox not far away from us, making its way through the field. We could also see the rest of the runners up on the hill behind us.
We ran down through the field and down Brownlow Road, then went our separate ways along dog poo alley.
Thanks for keeping me company on the last bit Kathryn and I hope I didn't ruin your run!
Thanks also to Michele for keeping me company when I first started to struggle. You were right that I probably overexerted at the start!
Total distance - 7.45 miles
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