The forecast was big sunshine (though
not hugely warm.) The fourth day of summery weather this year. And first day of June. (Soon the days will be getting shorter.) I emailed AGH late friday but she was booked and
invited me along for a 7.15 start at the Braids for a 7 Hills Recce.
I told Amanda not to wait if I wasn't prompt, which was a euphemism
for not on your nelly.
With no races this weekend I wanted to
do some longer miles but was happy to accept Mary's offer to drive us
to Gullane and do the 10+ miles round the circuit there, visiting the
mini-subs if the tide was out and ramping it up to 12miles.
The tide was very out and we cut left
to the subs before following the beaches (some only accessible when
the tide is at its lowest) and trails to Archerfields, heading inland
and racing the road (half mara pace) back to Gullane. Resisted the
call of the Superfry – it was only lunch time – and settled for
sandwiches from the Co-op. Strangely some rain fell before the sun
came back out for the evening.
A great joy to run alongside the sea pinks.
Good to give the proper camera an
outing. A lack of dead things on the beach but lots of flowers and
insects all about 3 or 4 weeks behind schedule. But equally enjoying
the rays. Hopefully more of the same weather tomorrow, and we may venture to
the Pentlands.
Starfish on the beach.
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