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Last day in Dresden, so @a.cameron2478 went for a wander in the Erzbegerge. It might not be spectacular in the way that Sächsische Schweiz is, but it was rolling and gorgeous, and it was great to spend a long day hiking. We met some hairy coos, had lunch overlooking a chocolate box mountain village, and made it to the station at Geising before the bakery closed, having somehow clocked another 17 miles... (Al, I apologise now for the state your legs will be in 🙈) Back to reality and the UK tomorrow, but definitely feeling the need to come back again to explore more of the region ✌️ #borninthemud #friendshipandhilltraining
No filter required. 😍 Reviewing the route we'd taken. 🌄 Not included - me answering Al's "d'you know which way we have to go to get to Schmilka?" Yeah. That would be by going further away to switchback our way down 😅 Always a bit more adventure to be had! #borninthemud #friendshipandhilltraining
🎶 To the perilous peaks on the rim of the sky... 🎶 Today was perfect. 19 miles of incredible trails with @a.cameron2478 taking in off-trail bushwhacking through beech forest where the leaves were a thick crunchy carpet; clambering along canyon ledges above sheer drops; boulders, staircases to the clouds, soaring sandstone stacks and smooth woodland tracks. If anyone ever wondered what it would be like to run in the world of @skyrim.c , Sächsishe Schweiz is it 👌 And all topped off with a stunning orange sunset over the plateaus 😍 #borninthemud #friendshipandhilltraining
The Dresden Files, take 2 🍂 Kicked off a few days of adventures with a gorgeous run getting lost on the Heide - no set route, goal or direction, just following whichever trail looked interesting and soaking in miles of my favourite kind of winding forest paths 👌
Today had been pencilled in as a long run (because what else are rota days off for?) but the body had other ideas 😬 So, instead I took an easy run along the greenways through Tolkien country - today's route featured Hobbiton, the Shire and the Old Forest 🧙‍♂️ with nary a road in sight. And yes, for anyone curious, literally the entire route was within 6 miles of Birmingham city centre. Not bad, Brum. Not bad at all.
Mornings like this in Tolkien country with some of the best 👌 . Especially proud of @storminformin for his first time going longer than half marathon distance as he gets ready for the @rundisney marathon in January. #sundaylongrun #crewlove

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Last day in Dresden, so @a.cameron2478 went for a wander in the Erzbegerge. It might not be spectacular in the way that Sächsische Schweiz is, but it was rolling and gorgeous, and it was great to spend a long day hiking. We met some hairy coos, had lunch overlooking a chocolate box mountain village, and made it to the station at Geising before the bakery closed, having somehow clocked another 17 miles... (Al, I apologise now for the state your legs will be in 🙈) Back to reality and the UK tomorrow, but definitely feeling the need to come back again to explore more of the region ✌️ #borninthemud #friendshipandhilltraining
Adventures, Running, SWCP, Trail Running

Tales from the Trail: Inconvenient Water

So it’s been a little while since I did a proper write up but this one seems apt to start … Continue reading Tales from the Trail: Inconvenient Water

Tales from the Trail – Homecoming
Adventures, Hiking, Running, SWCP, Trail Running

Tales from the Trail – Homecoming

And on the fifth day, I was in Devon. My running buddy John had decided to come down and run … Continue reading Tales from the Trail – Homecoming

Tales from the Trail – Dorset
Adventures, Hiking, Running, SWCP, Trail Running

Tales from the Trail – Dorset

Well, I have a whole new appreciation for why they call it ‘the Rollercoaster’…. Day 1 took me from Studland … Continue reading Tales from the Trail – Dorset

Saddle Up
Adventures, Running, SWCP, Trail Running

Saddle Up

It’s go time. Eighteen months of preparation, of training, worrying, pushing myself to the limits of what I could handle, … Continue reading Saddle Up

A Memory of Witches: Hiking the Harz
Adventures, Hiking

A Memory of Witches: Hiking the Harz

“So, I need to test this shiny new tent out – fancy thru-hiking a trail up by you?” Those famous … Continue reading A Memory of Witches: Hiking the Harz

Poetry

On Growing and Forging

Over time, I’ve learned a lot about survival. How it can shape you. How sometimes growing is the last thing … Continue reading On Growing and Forging

Beginnings
Poetry

Beginnings

I had a conversation with a dear friend some years ago, about the circular nature of time. While he was … Continue reading Beginnings

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