Everyone had gone out and I'd just finished cleaning the house (extra Brownie points for the house husband). Time to change into my running gear and head out before the rugby at 5 o'clock. Drove over to Ladybower via Dinting Vale, Glossop and the Snake. Is it my imagination of has the bling dust been sprinkled around here? The run itself was a 2 hour 20 minute or so affair and it was great visiting all the climbs and tracks again as I haven't done this round for a couple of years. Took quite a few photos (a good way to stop and refresh - thanks again Brian!) and even a couple of videos (even more rest!!). I really like Abbey Brook, a great feeling of wilderness and would encourage others to get over there if you haven't already been. Saw a hare, or rather it saw me and dashed off, lots of cheeky grouse and the odd walker, especially along Derwent Edge. Stiff wind blowing against me on the outward leg but thankfully turned to a tail wind for the run back to the car on tired legs. Underfoot ranged from springy fields, rutted mud tracks, heavy bog (especially on the last climb up to the summit of Lost Lad - arrrgh) and calf wrecking flagstones. The water pouring over the dam on the Derwent reservoir was particularly spectacular. All in all a satisfying day out finished off with Fish and Chips in front of the telly. Marvellous! You can check out the photo album on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/fellrunnerV50
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