Evening Run - 7km (running an errand)

dannewton just finished a 7.06km run, that lasted for 44 minutes.
This run helped dannewton burn 533.0 calories.

Description from Strava: And I mean literally running an errand!

Its my brothers birthday at the weekend (and its his wifes birthday 3 days later) so I was writing cards last night. I was going to add the address on them so I could post them first thing this morning, but I could remember his flippin' adddres! I knew the street it was on, and if I googled that then I would be able to work out the post code etc.

But was it house number 15 or 17????

After racking my brain trying to remember, I suddenly had a brainwave. He only lives in the next village... why don't I run there and post it by hand?

So I did!

I arrived home from work at 6pm, and quickly changed, (picked up the cards of course!) and headed out.

Weather wise, its been a much better day and definitely better than the torrential downpours on Monday AND Tuesday. Today was cool, but with clear blue skies, and it was perfect for a little run out. There was a pretty nice little sunset, but no phone with me so you'll just have to take my word for it!

After leaving the house with cards in hand (in a bag so my hands didn't sweat all over them) I settled into an easy pace, and trundle along the long straight and into Waddington. He lives in the new estate on the edge of the village, so a quick left and right and I was there. His car was out, so I just posted them through the letterbox.

Errand completed, I checked my watch... only 2.44 km... I was hoping to do 6km today, so I decided to continue my run into Waddington and do a little loop around before heading back for home.

I arrived home just after 7pm, and was surprised to see street lights beginning to switch on. But then I guess we are now into October, and the nights are drawing in quicker and quicker. I think from next week on I'll be taking a headtorch out with me, it won't be long before I'll be starting and finishing in the dark.

Tomorrow is a rest day, so no running at all. We are all meeting up on Saturday to celebrate their birthdays with a little get together, and of all the places my brother has picked to meet up, he's chosen Whisby.

Yep, thats the same Whisby that I ran round and saw my Dad last Saturday!

So I guess I'll be going round there again (a little slower this time). It does mean that I will have to miss parkrun this weekend, as I won't be able to run at 9am. Its also gonna be a struggle to fit my long run in as well, but rest assured I'll find somewhere to wedge it in!

If you would like to check out this activity on strava you can see it here:
https://www.strava.com/activities/12566751039

About the Athlete: Living in the UK, I am an intermittent Runner, but always striving for more consistency. When I'm not training I can be found photographing insects or listening to really loud angry music (which is the best type of music obviously!)