Friday, 21 September 2012

39. The blind leading the blind

Well, it's official, the nights are drawing in... And, ooh, it's getting chilly in the evening, isn't it?

All this means that getting out for a jog (let's be honest, there's no real running going on) is becoming trickier. Particularly when I find myself stranded in the country.

Oh, yes, I'm sure the scenic views are lovely, and the wide-open spaces are enjoyable, but really, what is it that the countryside residents have against streetlights?! Hmmm??

You try jogging along a rather uneven pavement (which ends somewhere ahead of you although you're not sure where) - believe me, the fear of the black unknown ahead of you slows your pace down to a crawl. Not to mention the danger inherent in being blinded every couple of minutes as a car zooms past you (admittedly also lighting up the road ahead: if only you could see past the glare).

Fun it's not. Even walking quickly is a test of one's nerves.

Note to self: remember that night falls by around 8pm once you hit September - stay in hotels in civilised locations from then on!

Oh, and 5x50 Challenge? Yes, well, got a lot of catching up to do ("daily" apparently no longer includes Sundays, Wednesdays or Thursdays...). Hey, ho...

:o)

Monday's stats:
Walking - 1.71 miles, 29 mins

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