Washed Out Bike Ride... so Run

Today:
Bike ride: nil
Run Distance: 14.45 km
Time: 84' 07"
Rate: 5' 49" per km
Weather: cloudy, temp 18 degrees, humidity 70%, NW wind at 20 kmph
Week: 79.0 km
Nov: 312.75 km
Year: Target 5000 km less ytd 4253.95 km = 746.05 km to go

Rain early in the morning helped to usual no shows to have an even better excuse to no show for the bike ride. So after watching the cricket start, a cuppa and muffin for a snack, the weather was easily good enough to go for a run.
Last week there were workmen on the Urambi Hills base track getting the track ready for the bush fire season. A week later they are still going, must be a taxpayer funded project.
Running from work to Learmonth Dr, then on to the track towards Gleneagles, scene of a previous monthly handicap event, delisted because of a few rocks on the track, and much too difficult for most veteran runners.
Reaching the heights looking at Gleneagles houses and the Murrumbidgee golf club, I turned left and crossed the open paddock heading back towards Tuggie Creek. This is a nice circuit I will do regularly from now on, either direction provide long uphill and good fast running down hill. Guaranteed to make you stronger, and reduce the chance of sore quads.
On reaching Tuggie Creek, I followed the river track back to Pine Is, past the central beach because a bunch of school kids had taken over, and stopped at the south car park beach for 12 minutes in the cool river waters. Very nice, could have stayed longer but was nearly out of time, so a gentle jog back to work. A little secret here is not to try to run too fast and undo the good work of the cold water. As well, keep the distance short.
More today than would have been if the bike riders had gone out.
Another Milo tonight before bed, add a few drops of Bailey's Irish Cream to the warm drink, beautiful, helps you sleep if you need help. Otherwise just enjoy it.