3rd November Dogging in the dark


On Tuesday night I had a litte jolly out into the woods after dark to go dogging. Well thats what I call it when it involves running with three canine companions, Syd, Narla and Paddy, not to mention the human co runners in the form of Steve, Simon, Josie, Clare and Laura on an hours long lollop through the leaves in Thieves Wood.

Thankfully the ominously black clouds that had threatened to unleash their contents stayed away and although there was a bit of a chill in the air conditions were okay. I always 'enjoy' these little night escapades and will have to get used to them, over the next few months. The pace is perhaps a little slower than usual (thankfully) as we all attempt to stay upright by avoiding the snarled roots, low hanging trees and dashing dogs. 

Thankfully we stayed to the main paths rather than going 'off piste', with the arc of our head torches cutting through the darkness illuminating the ground beneath our feet. And whether it was the drop in temperature or the moisture in the air but it was the first time in while I could see my breathe coming out in clouds as I huffed and puffed from my usual place at the back of the group. Still it got me out and about and I arrived back without having fallen so that was an added bonus. 

And I wasn't the only one impressed with my performance  judging from the two cars at the far end of the car park who greeted my appearance by flashing their lights several times at me. Thankfully I didn't hang about to worry whether there was another kind of flashing going on!!!

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