Another week, another seaside town and more coastal running =
excellent *big smiley face*
Unfortunately, when I arrived in Eastbourne on Sunday
evening, I was immediately struck down by a 24hour vomiting and stomach bug on
the Monday. So, I missed my first day of ‘getting to know stuff’ and the start
of my induction. It really did wipe me out and I’m only just getting my energy
and appetite back properly and today’s Thursday.
However, yesterday – Wednesday – I decided that I couldn’t
resist the urge to run and explore any longer and even though I’m not 100% yet
and I have no idea where I’m going, I dragged myself out for a little
exploration. There was lots of walking as I clumsily navigated the unfamiliar
streets of Eastbourne, but once I discovered the seafront I broke into a run. I
got really excited when I saw the signposts for Beachy Head and all the
possibilities that this will mean in the coming months.
I decided to follow the
signs, although I didn’t intend to run out as far as Beachy Head just yet. I
was on evening duty at 6pm and it was past 4.30, so I didn’t want to risk going
too far and getting lost. Ultimately, I ended up run/walking up and big grassy hill
and onto the South Downs Way.
It is so beautiful. I have run along the SDW at
various points in various races, but I have never run this end of the path. I
have run close to Winchester and somewhere in the middle, but this bit has
remained unfamiliar to me over the years. I have entered Beachy Head Marathon
in the past, but it was just too far away for me to get to when I was in the
North West. This is one of the reasons that I am now so excited to be in this
area; there are just so many beautiful and interesting places to explore. So, I
ran along the path for a little while, in the late afternoon sun. It was
peaceful, hilly and serene.
I may still be getting over being sickly, but this little
wander definitely left me feeling perkier.
