Yesterday had to be one of the most satisfying runs of the year so far. After increasing our mileage slightly on Sunday to eight and three quarters we were able to follow that up with six and a half. Fifteen and a quarter by Monday takes away the pressure for the week. It wasn’t a fast run but it is what I call lumpy. Mostly off road as usual, one of our favourite summer routes, it rises and falls quite sharply over fields and through a wood that were drier than I expected. At one point I saw two buzzards circling overhead. I reasoned that as they only eat carrion if I kept moving albeit slowly at times I would be OK.
Recently we had two large beech trees pruned in our garden. The logs, which were left in a pile, should last through next winter if we are lucky. The log pile was sited in the wrong place so I spent yesterday afternoon moving them to a new location. I was not able to move all of them as there was just too many and my back was killing me. Anyone that tells you a log fire is all fun is lying.
Brilliant sunshine today so no running, just catching up in the garden. I left the log pile well alone and put a good portion of the compost heap on the raised beds ready for planting. It will be lettuce and other salad crops. While I was working a couple of frogs hopped by enroute to our neighbours pond, spring must be in the air. I have more compost to dig into the main vegetable plot and one of the first things to go in will be broad beans but not quite yet. I really like broad beans how about you?
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