12th September 2017
Wet weather once again meant no Wobble for me, it always
seems to rain on Wednesday! So Thursday I got 41 miles in over the Blackdowns once again, heading over to
Dunkeswell through Churchstanton and Hemyock. I set off in warm sunshine, sadly
as I neared Dunkeswell black clouds were on the horizon!! I stopped for a very
quick snack to get as far as possible before the first spots of rain, I was on
the Luppit Straight and then it came down a very heavy shower, I stopped to put
on my jacket under a tree whilst the worst of the weather came through. I
remounted and continued on wet roads for the next 4 miles, then!!! It was dry
roads for two miles then wet again! So by the time I got home I was wet!
Friday afternoon, it was wheelers ride they do a route
over the levels, a group of 7 of us set a good pace to the café at Martock 16.7
mph! the weather was just right, warm
and no wind. 51 miles covered. So a
good 119 miles cycled this week in
preparation for my 80 mile Dorset cycle ride this coming weekend.
But that was before I had a week off in the Campervan !!!
Saturday [2nd Sept] we had a date down in
Wimborne, but after queuing for over an hour in Dorchester we turned around and
drove home, a very frustrating morning!
Saturday was also the 2nd birthday of our twin
grandsons, I cant believe its gone so quickly! So Sunday we were on the
Motorway to spend the day with them , party food and cake celebrated a
wonderful day. That night we camped at ‘Briarsfield’ once again and really nice
site. We were due to look after the grandchildren for two days whilst mum
attends inset training for her job as a teacher.
We had a lovely two days playing with the children,
bubbles being particularly enjoyable !!! Wednesday I had booked us into the
Caravan and Motorhome site near Hereford , the site was on the site of the old
railway station at Moorhampton.
A very clean and quiet site, unfortunately we pitched on
the wrong side of the park and found we were never in any of the sunshine! And a
fare distance from the toilet block. We spent a couple of days visiting
Leominster, Ledbury, Ludlow and Hereford real ‘grockling’ for a few days,
Ludlow and Hereford were the highlights both interesting places the
architecture dating back to the 16th century, we were disappointed that Ludlow castle was
closed for a Food Festival.
We were also in the ‘black and white’ village area, that
is wood framed houses, painted black and white and dating back to the 15th
and 16th century, very pretty villages. We were also struck by the
agriculture in the area, very rural.
We had a great few days away, the weather was changeable,
there was no internet or mobile phone signal on site along with no TV
reception, so a few days without technology!! And we missed it.
Saturday we were back at Briarsfield spending Saturday
and Sunday with the children again whilst mum ran the Great North Run for ‘Tommys’
charity. So late Sunday evening we drove home after a week away in the Van, no
running and no cycling! I was hoping that the rest from running might help my
Planter Faciitis.
Monday 11th September was wet and windy again
so my planned cycle ride abandoned once again and the morning spent internet
banking. By the evening the showers had lessened so I thought I would try a
run! I felt OK running no problems, PF not noticeable 4.7 miles run, it was only when I
sat down after the PF set in again!!!!! And quite painful, I really am unsure
what to do about it as I have trawled the internet and tried several suggestions,
but sadly I think I may have to give up running for a while and hope it goes
away. The Half Marathon at the end of October is not looking very promising.
Today [Tuesday] looking showery but I must get a few
miles in to prepare for the ride at the weekend.
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