#ultrarunning

I was sitting in contemplative silence after running 110 miles. The cathedral was covered in Gothic architecture and the afternoon light was making its presence felt through the stained glass windows. The first frosty front of autumn has come through Southern England, making the conditions outside uncomfortable. It was cold and I was tired. Slight noises would echo in the corners and a dull hum of voices came and went – a small school group, old friends, a mother and her daughter. Despite the distractions I was content to just sit and be still.

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The hue of the white started to engulfed all objects, tangled limbs reaching out, hedges fading. The weather turned cold and wet as the morning went on and the visibility was reduced to a foggy foot. I got lost for the first time, having zoned out before realising I was in the middle of a random farm. A lengthy detour across and I reached the trail again.

http://aussietramper.com/north-downs-way/

For the first two days I enjoyed easy, sunny conditions through the Surry countryside. It was 40 miles of drama free running, experiencing the burnt orange hues of September and the un-seasonally warm autumn.

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Ultra runner swag.