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Saturday Oct 12, 2019 #
7 AM
Running: Long 1:46:01 16.29 km (6:30 / km) +139m 6:15 / km
ahr:143 max:162 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
Tidmarsh Lane to Wytham Woods
7:59 AM; Oxford, UK
10.2 °C; Light rain
Rainy morning, went anyway. Headed out of town along A420 but failed to turn off past the roundabout. Recognized my error and came back onto the frontage road. Unfortunately, the road I had hoped to take was a private one which crossed a working farm. So I continued on the frontage road to Wytham. After a few false turns in that tiny village, I got onto the road (another private one) which led to the Wytham Woods car park. I am a little confused as to what the rules are RE private vs. public access. I did end up making it to the highest point of Wytham Woods, then back, via Godstow and the Thames Path. Encountered a rowing team on the Thames and quite a few anglers who sat in their very neat chair-umbrella-fishing box contraptions. Felt very good after this long and slow workout.
7:59 AM; Oxford, UK
10.2 °C; Light rain
Rainy morning, went anyway. Headed out of town along A420 but failed to turn off past the roundabout. Recognized my error and came back onto the frontage road. Unfortunately, the road I had hoped to take was a private one which crossed a working farm. So I continued on the frontage road to Wytham. After a few false turns in that tiny village, I got onto the road (another private one) which led to the Wytham Woods car park. I am a little confused as to what the rules are RE private vs. public access. I did end up making it to the highest point of Wytham Woods, then back, via Godstow and the Thames Path. Encountered a rowing team on the Thames and quite a few anglers who sat in their very neat chair-umbrella-fishing box contraptions. Felt very good after this long and slow workout.
Friday Oct 11, 2019 #
9 AM
Hiking 1:15:17 5.67 km (13:17 / km) +46m 12:46 / km
ahr:102 max:140 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
Oxford Errands
9:15 AM; Oxford, UK
14.8 °C; Cloudy
Dropped Lynn off at Rewley House, then continued towards the Grog Shop, where I intended to find some decent beer (success). On the way, I noticed Gail Bakery and saw some decent looking dark and crusty breads. Stopped in to purchase one and some croissants. Back along a path called the Willow Trail and then Thames and Oxford Canal.
9:15 AM; Oxford, UK
14.8 °C; Cloudy
Dropped Lynn off at Rewley House, then continued towards the Grog Shop, where I intended to find some decent beer (success). On the way, I noticed Gail Bakery and saw some decent looking dark and crusty breads. Stopped in to purchase one and some croissants. Back along a path called the Willow Trail and then Thames and Oxford Canal.
4 PM
Hiking 8:45 0.81 km (10:48 / km) +8m 10:18 / km
ahr:100 max:129 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
Picking up Lynn at Rewley House
4:47 PM; Oxford, UK
15.9 °C; Rain
Raining pretty hard, since I was bringing Lynn's umbrella, I used it.
4:47 PM; Oxford, UK
15.9 °C; Rain
Raining pretty hard, since I was bringing Lynn's umbrella, I used it.
Thursday Oct 10, 2019 #
7 AM
Running 1:03:06 10.18 km (6:12 / km) +28m 6:07 / km
ahr:139 max:161 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
Quaking Bridge Around Port Meadow
7:50 AM; Oxford, UK
9.3 °C; Clear
Lovely morning, cool and bright. Studied map carefully before I took off and found my way to River Thames without a hitch. Crossed over to the right bank and enjoyed the pastoral views, with cows and horses grazing on the opposing bank. The Thames Path is interrupted by styles that separate pastures. Houseboat barges on the Oxford Canal and marinas along the Thames. Crossed from Port Meadow into Burgess Field Nature Park. Shrubland here, with many birds singing. Back to Thames Path and crossing over to Oxford Canal, needed to duck when the path went under several rail tracks.
7:50 AM; Oxford, UK
9.3 °C; Clear
Lovely morning, cool and bright. Studied map carefully before I took off and found my way to River Thames without a hitch. Crossed over to the right bank and enjoyed the pastoral views, with cows and horses grazing on the opposing bank. The Thames Path is interrupted by styles that separate pastures. Houseboat barges on the Oxford Canal and marinas along the Thames. Crossed from Port Meadow into Burgess Field Nature Park. Shrubland here, with many birds singing. Back to Thames Path and crossing over to Oxford Canal, needed to duck when the path went under several rail tracks.
1 PM
Hiking 1:26:22 6.21 km (13:54 / km) +31m 13:34 / km
ahr:95 max:130 shoes: Hoka One One Challenger ATR 4
Oxford Sightseeing
1:04 PM; Oxford, UK
14.8 °C; Cloudy
We walked to Rewley House, where Lynn is participating in a writer's workshop during our time in Oxford. Then I showed her some of the sights I encountered during my run this morning. We visited the Oxford Covered Market, followed by a flea market outdoors. We had a late lunch at TSK (Turle Street Kitchen) and then visited Oxford University Church, Exeter College, Jesus College and walked around Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library (need to make arrangements for a tour weeks in advance). A busy day, ended up taking a nap, which I very rarely do.
1:04 PM; Oxford, UK
14.8 °C; Cloudy
We walked to Rewley House, where Lynn is participating in a writer's workshop during our time in Oxford. Then I showed her some of the sights I encountered during my run this morning. We visited the Oxford Covered Market, followed by a flea market outdoors. We had a late lunch at TSK (Turle Street Kitchen) and then visited Oxford University Church, Exeter College, Jesus College and walked around Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library (need to make arrangements for a tour weeks in advance). A busy day, ended up taking a nap, which I very rarely do.
Tuesday Oct 8, 2019 #
5 PM
Running 43:08 7.9 km (5:28 / km) +33m 5:21 / km
ahr:151 max:163 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
Newpark House to St. Flannan's College
5:52 PM; Ennis, IRL
11.8 °C; Light rain
Time for my every other day workout. Meant to do a repeat of the first workout in Ennis (minus the getting lost part) and promptly missed the turn onto R469. I realized my mistake when I got to St. Flannan's college. Took a left onto R458 instead and another left to circle back to the road I came from. Since I had already about half my run by that time, I decided to head back, wanting to check out the gravel path I noticed along River Fergus. Unfortunately, it went only about 100 m and ended in a boat launch ramp. I took the neighborhood street back to the main artery and headed back. Saw a full rainbow brightly against the evening sky and thought of the luck of the Irish and the pot of gold that's supposedly at the end of every rainbow on this, our last full day in Éire.
5:52 PM; Ennis, IRL
11.8 °C; Light rain
Time for my every other day workout. Meant to do a repeat of the first workout in Ennis (minus the getting lost part) and promptly missed the turn onto R469. I realized my mistake when I got to St. Flannan's college. Took a left onto R458 instead and another left to circle back to the road I came from. Since I had already about half my run by that time, I decided to head back, wanting to check out the gravel path I noticed along River Fergus. Unfortunately, it went only about 100 m and ended in a boat launch ramp. I took the neighborhood street back to the main artery and headed back. Saw a full rainbow brightly against the evening sky and thought of the luck of the Irish and the pot of gold that's supposedly at the end of every rainbow on this, our last full day in Éire.
Monday Oct 7, 2019 #
11 AM
Hiking 3:34:35 11.16 km (19:14 / km) +400m 16:18 / km
ahr:99 max:146 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre to Moher Tower
11:25 AM; Cliffs of Moher National Park
15.2 °C; Partly cloudy
Hike along the Moher Cliffs, first braving the loads of tour bus visitors, then enjoying the views, a gradually brightening sky and the thundering waves crashing against the rock walls a good 200 m below. As we were getting close to the Moher Tower, we first saw a Rolls with wedding decoration and then the tiny wedding party consisting of the couple (from Kentucky), the minister, the driver and the photographer. Phantastic hike!
11:25 AM; Cliffs of Moher National Park
15.2 °C; Partly cloudy
Hike along the Moher Cliffs, first braving the loads of tour bus visitors, then enjoying the views, a gradually brightening sky and the thundering waves crashing against the rock walls a good 200 m below. As we were getting close to the Moher Tower, we first saw a Rolls with wedding decoration and then the tiny wedding party consisting of the couple (from Kentucky), the minister, the driver and the photographer. Phantastic hike!
Sunday Oct 6, 2019 #
1 PM
Hiking 28:23 [1] 1.82 km (15:36 / km) +11m 15:08 / km
ahr:80 max:119 shoes: Barefoot
Ballybunion Beach Walk and Dip
1:35 PM; Ballybunion, IRL
14.7 °C; Cloudy
Had to take a quick bath in Atlantic Ocean waves. Very refreshing and not cold at all!
1:35 PM; Ballybunion, IRL
14.7 °C; Cloudy
Had to take a quick bath in Atlantic Ocean waves. Very refreshing and not cold at all!
5 PM
Running 1:13:22 12.31 km (5:58 / km) +53m 5:50 / km
ahr:147 max:162 shoes: Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
Newpark House Loop
5:28 PM; Ennis, IRL
13.5 °C; Cloudy
I could have just said Newpark House Run plus a little terrain run. The sad truth was that I got lost, not trusting my instincts. With about 500 m to go, not recgnizing any landmarks on what should really be an almost rectangular loop, I veered into a neighborhood that didn't look anything like what I had previously driven towards our B&B. That was the first gap in judgment. The second one was to jump a fence and go cross country into an area surrounded by blackberry brambles (impenetrable), following some game or cow trails) I ended up my errant ways near a farm house where I was greeted by an angry German shepherd. Thankfully, he let me pass without incident. Back at my mistaken entry into the subdivision, I decided to had back towards town and accosted the first people I encountered, asking for help. They quickly set me straight and made me realize my mistake. After I ran past the first roundabout to the second one, I was very quickly back at Newpark House.
5:28 PM; Ennis, IRL
13.5 °C; Cloudy
I could have just said Newpark House Run plus a little terrain run. The sad truth was that I got lost, not trusting my instincts. With about 500 m to go, not recgnizing any landmarks on what should really be an almost rectangular loop, I veered into a neighborhood that didn't look anything like what I had previously driven towards our B&B. That was the first gap in judgment. The second one was to jump a fence and go cross country into an area surrounded by blackberry brambles (impenetrable), following some game or cow trails) I ended up my errant ways near a farm house where I was greeted by an angry German shepherd. Thankfully, he let me pass without incident. Back at my mistaken entry into the subdivision, I decided to had back towards town and accosted the first people I encountered, asking for help. They quickly set me straight and made me realize my mistake. After I ran past the first roundabout to the second one, I was very quickly back at Newpark House.