I've been trying to get back into running. I'm not doing this just so I can continue to eat bread and cheese and drink wine but also because in a few weeks I have agreed to join a moms running group from Evan's school. They run 7-8 miles every Thursday.
This was a little intimidating, for sure, since my mileage has definitely been pretty weak lately and I've only been running 2 days a week or so.
But I want to make friends and I like to meet people who keep me challenged (and don't allow me to get lazy). So, I've started running regularly again and I've noticed a few things.
Running with a stroller around here is a bit of a challenge due to the cobblestone sidewalks, regular foot traffic, and a "cars have the right of way" culture whether you are in the street or not (I truly believe you would get run down if you weren't paying attention because cars don't even slow down for pedestrians).
However, the off-road trails are fabulous!!! There are pedestrian trails all over this country and the crazy thing is that they cross over private property! They are clearly marked footpaths and they go through fields and towns and even through church yards hundreds of years old. It is truly breathtaking!
I can't help but wonder if these were the paths travelled from town to town before the motorways were put in. The signs, which can be out in the middle of a field will actually point the direction to the town you are headed to. Pretty cool...definitely makes my runs a little more interesting.
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