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The gallery – Adventure

Posted on Jan 23rd, 2013 in Gallery, The running dad | 20 comments

I’m linking this post up with this weeks Gallery, you can see all the other entries by clicking here.

Part of the reason I am so addicted to running is the adventure, be that investigating a new city or getting out in the middle of the countryside. I love that feeling of exploring, of each new step being a step into the unknown. You see and experience so much more when you’re on your own two feet rather than in a car.

With each new challenge or adventure the hunger just grows rather than being satisfied, always looking for the next race to tick off, the next crazy adventure to attempt. The bucket list continues to grow, there are simply too many races out there that I want to do. Races in the mountains, long races, multi day races, multi sport races, races abroad, marathons, ultra marathons the list goes on.

Cannot wait.

For now though, I will have to make do with some mini adventures in the snow during my lunch breaks.

http://yummymummyflabbytummy.blogspot.com/ LauraCYMFT

Great picture. I want to know where the trail leads too.
- http://mutteringsofafool.com/ Ben
  
  it leads to a whole world of adventure
http://twitter.com/NotMyYearOff Tas

You’re right – there are so many nooks and cranny’s even around local areas that you would miss by car. I’ve never thought of running to include that before. Great photo!
- http://mutteringsofafool.com/ Ben
  
  exactly this place is 1 mile from Swindon town centre and almost next the M4 yet you’d never know it existed
http://www.aguidinglife.co.uk/ Kelloggsville

Is that a foot path? It looks like a slide down a (flat) hill side! I’ve spent ages looking and can’t quite grasp the perspective, feel very daft!
- http://mutteringsofafool.com/ Ben
  
  yep it’s a path, this bit a raised wooden platform built on some boggy area
http://www.catchingthemagic.com/ Sarah

Love the way you write in this post. Enjoy those lunch time snow runs too, good on you!
- http://mutteringsofafool.com/ Ben
  
  Thanks, hope the passion for running comes across, is definitely bordering on an obsession at the moment
Helpful Mum

I am determined to get into outside running this year. I am scared of leaving the treadmill! Great picture.
- http://mutteringsofafool.com/ Ben
  
  do it! seriously it will be tough compared to treadmill but find some nice routes and you’ll love it. So much better getting out in the fresh air
http://www.theminimesandme.com/ Emma

I too love exploring. A really nice picture, looks so peaceful x
- http://mutteringsofafool.com/ Ben
  
  it was, amazing to think it’s less than a mile from Swindon town centre and the M4!
A Patchwork Life

running near home has made me realise I miss such a lot, whizzing from A to B in the car. I really enjoy it, but haven’t been that adventurous yet!

Inspiring to read how much you love to run.
- http://mutteringsofafool.com/ Ben
  
  it’s all the little nooks and crannies that you just don’t see in a car, good to step out of the rat race
http://twitter.com/funky_wellies K J S

I agree, walking around makes everything looks different. Good luck with all these races when you get to do them!
- http://mutteringsofafool.com/ Ben
  
  could take some time but that’s part of the fun
Michelle Garrett

I totally get that!! The adventure is part of why I love cycling so much–both on and off road. I can see why you’d love to do races in different parts of the country (world?). Great shot of the path winding off in the distance. Really symbolic for this post.
- http://mutteringsofafool.com/ Ben
  
  exactly, trouble is there are just so many races I want to do!
Adele

I’ve never understood why people love to run but I do love to go places on foot, you can see the world as it really is when you slow down. That path looks like a great place to spend a lunch break, slow down, recoup and reconnect
- http://mutteringsofafool.com/ Ben
  
  It’s an addiction But agree I love what you can experience once you take time to really look at your environment

The gallery – Adventure

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