My second run - rainy but sweet!

So... again my route needs to take a shower into consideration - which friend's place will I use (come on Mr Plumber!)? I chose the above route because I would not have to drive anywhere - it laps past both her place and mine. I ran in the rain and had my worship music blasting again - a good moment. The last quarter was tiring but I upped the pace anyway! Have been a bit stiff since...

Starting out...

Deciding WHERE to run was quite easy - it depended on where the nearest hot water was! My hot water system has been broken for a week and a half. Monday's shower was to be at my friend Lisa's... who lives by the lake :) So I grabbed my ipod, got lost in Bethel worship music and ran a pretty good run. The ground was a bit uneven. Hmm... I think I run too slow. Was great to grab a shower though - and then get offered dinner... delicious corned beef! :)

So I used to run... a lot... along the river in Hamilton, New Zealand. The water was always in a hurry. It wasn't a safe place to swim - though I have an awesome memory of riding a surfboard down it with a group of mates - keeping one eye open for coppers :)

The pathways were always awash with soggy, sunburt leaves - was it always autumn or is that my bias memory? Anyway, I miss the bridges - and the ferry... always lit up.

My longest run was around those bridges: I wanted to reach the last one but it was getting dark. Panic = adrenaline :) I ran through the forrest section at such a pace - senses hightened, legs pounding. I did 14 kms - my knees still give me trouble...

So... I bought a new pair of runners last month. I live in Rockingham and have decided to run all the routes on MAPMYRUN (online). It may take me a bit or I may take a run or two in sections but I've gotta do it... I've got to do something... my drawers are falling into my chest :)