Kentmere Run - Sunday 13th December 2015

I can spare only a short amount of time for a run today; park beyond Green Quarter, just at the bottom of the pass from Sadgill and head up into the snow to Kentmere Pike and back over Shipman Knotts. 

Langdale Run - Saturday 12th December 2015

Things don't seem to go to plan these days, had intended for a long run but it's been a busy week and I feel a bit pooped ! So up later than planned, and then wet again ! So head to Staveley for a coffee and croissant, the to Ambleside for some Christmas shopping.

Eventually I head off towards Coniston but no sooner than Clappersgate I encounter snow so swing right a Skelwith and park Cali on Elterwater Common. Well at least snow is better than on rain and it's not windy either. I head over Lingmoor, down through campsite, where I get a round of applause from a couple of walkers sheltering whilst contemplating the weather, and then along to Stickle Barn. 

I climb up Stickle Ghyll but bear off right and eventually, after a lot of trudging through soft snow, to the main ridge that runs along between Easedale and Langdale. It's hard going, no obvious path and no footprints, in fact don't see anyone all day on the fells, and then eventually to Silver Howe.  Then follow obvious path down and then not so obvious nightmare route back to the Common, got caught out here once before. 

A bit wet and a bit cold but soon get warmed up and enjoy tea and a mince pie (arghh, can't believe I've just admitted to that) and then to Chester's for more Christmas shopping and NO food naughtiness. 

Lunch - Friday 11th November 2015

Had planned to run today but a last minute change of plan and I pop to Sizergh Farm Shop for lunch - a much better option :-)

Scar Run - Thursday 10th December 2015

Back from Liverpool just before 6 and out for a run on the Scar soon after. It's dry, well at least overhead if not underfoot, and good to stretch my legs after a busy few days and too much dining !

Christmas Carol Service - Wednesday 9th December 2015

Hark the herald angels sing !

Ding dong merrily on high !

I'll stop there ! :-)

Pilates - Tuesday 8th December 2015

Over to Staveley for my regular Tuesday night Pilates session. Again, really get into this, the classes get better every week, as indeed I try to too ! 

Staveley Run - Monday 7th December 2015

I head out late evening to Staveley for a run; it's raining again and so I decide to stay more on road than off. Out of the village, over Barley Bridge and then up to the top fell road; then throw in a short and very wet section of off road and back into the village. Only a short run, but v.enjoyable.