My reflection hunters contest entry contest Round 12
Saturday morning started early (like most of my mornings). Up at 5.50am. A mug of tea in the dark while my family sleeps. Dressing in the lounge in my workout gear laid out the night before. Say goodbye to my husband. Out the door to meet my two girlfriends for a run along the coast.
I arrive just before they do and manage to get a few photos of the sunrise before they join me. The split of the sky on the horizon was bright orange and only got brighter as the sun threatened to break above the Helderberg mountains across False Bay.
Groups of swimmers were wading into the water in the dawn light for their morning swim, more than usual as it’s a Saturday. Their silhouettes in my photos.
The sea gulls confidently sitting in the shallows of the wet sand.
My friends arrive as the sky turns a more purple hue and we start our walk run along the Fishoek Boardwalk and onto the pavement headed towards Glencairn. It’s a little run along the outcrop between valleys. And then on towards Simons Town where we turned around in front of the mall.
First we catchup / run / catchup / walk. And then we start talking about running and shin splints (my constant issue). My fiends says it looks like I’m running heavily on my heals and need to change my style to land more on the centre of my foot with my toes arched up. I’m giving it a go! And it feels so awkward. But the pain is less!
Always fun with these girls. We made it to Simons Town Mall and turned back. It was a longer run than I had anticipated and I’m actually quite impressed that I managed to finish.
First we head back passed Glencairn with the sun higher in the sky.
These two guys had metal detectors and were wading through the water in search of treasure!
And then back to Fishoek Beach. After spotting some big starfish in a rock pool alongside the boardwalk, we took our shoes off and did a cool down on the wets sand and the lapping water.
The sea gulls were still happily waiting on the sand. The reflections of the mountain in the wet sand was awesome on this still day and the birds seemed happy for me to get up close.
Coffee and a chat and it was time to head home to “start the day” with our families with tired bodies.
Here’s our route along the coast:
By the evening my legs are a little achy but not bad, and now, the next morning, my legs are feeling good. I guess that slight adjustment will have to become a good habit because I’m really enjoying my runs.
Til the next gorgeous sunrise...
That’s impressive, doing almost 10k’s first thing, how often do you do that run?
Hi! I’m run about 2kms warm up for bootcamp 3 times a week, hike on Tuesdays about 6kms and trail run on Thursdays about 6kms. So this was a little longer for me. But feeling good today!
There really is nothing quite like enjoying and embracing the fresh morning air. I don't run - but am loving my morning walks. Basically two hours worth and it flies every time!
Super photos hon!
Hope you have a lovely Sunday!
I physically can't run. Calorie for calorie though, we're right there with runners, a walk mile equals a mile no matter what. Runners just get there a lot faster.
Good morning from wherever I am!
😂
pǝuɹɐǝl I ʞɔᴉɹʇ ʍǝu sᴉɥʇ ʇno ʞɔǝɥƆ
You’ve got too much time on your hands! 😂
How the heck did you do that???
Well which is it, this song or how?
Ok that's hysterical 😂
So true!! I also don't run because of my back - but the views are easier to appreciate when you walk anyway :D
Good Morning to you too :)
I walked for years before I started running. I guess I just needed a new challenge, but 3 years on I’m still learning about all this stuff. 2 hours is a GOOD walk!
Either is good! I don't run, mostly because of my back. Not sure my knees would like it either haha!!!
Well good morning ladies! Looks like someone needs her nails did mmkay.
Did you filter your cover image or is that natural?
Halooo! No filters at all!!! All natural! Was a stunning morning. Those were not my nails darling.
Gorgeous. I didn't think they were filtered. And I was certain those weren't yours. 💖
What a colorful start of the day with such a heavenly sunrise! 🖖🏼😎🤙🏼
Your username makes me so happy!!! I LOVE TEA!!! And yes it was glorious. What a morning.
Well, then have some more 🍵 ☀️ my mornings start with japanese green tea, a good Sencha or Gyokuro 🖖🏼😎🤙🏼
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Thank you!!!! It was a gorgeous morning!!! So excited.
Wow...!!!
Fantastic and very beautiful Reflection photos...🌞!
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