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http://barefootape.com/blog
Miles:
2476 total / 544 in 2013
Goal:

To run as far and as fast as my body will allow and remain uninjured. Above all, though, to run lightly.

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  • 26 miles
  • 00:59 time
  • 2796 calories
  • 3 workouts
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Entries

  1. Ape's Photo Ape
    Shared Photo

    My first wrong turning led me here. I didn't really mind.

    about 6 hours ago
  2. Ape's Photo Ape
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    Some friendly horses

    about 6 hours ago
  3. Ape's Photo Ape
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    Some kind of farm hardware buried beneath bluebells and wild garlic in the woods

    about 6 hours ago
  4. Ape's Photo Ape
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    Thatched cottages and buttercup meadow in the warm Wiltshire sunshine. No more getting lost after this. It was all plain sailing from here.

    about 6 hours ago
  5. Ape's Photo Ape
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    good Lacock trails 13.5 mi

    Took myself off-road this morning to clear my head after a glass too many the night before. A bit of route-finding, so a few stops to consult the map. A surprisingly warm, sunny morning (rain was f... read more

    about 7 hours ago
    • Julia
      Julia Nice Job
      Julia Nice Job:

      Excellent and you didn't even get lost - oh that's me;) Pics please:)

      about 7 hours ago

    • Ape
      Ape
      Ape

      Haha. Of course I got lost! I'll try and get some pics up :)

      about 7 hours ago • Like • 1 person

    • Alan T.
      Alan T.
      Alan T.

      Good run. Look forward to the photos.

      about 7 hours ago • Like • 1 person

    • Julia
      Julia
      Julia

      Getting lost used to feel like failure. Since I learned that it is inevitable I have learned to embrace the experience :)

      about 5 hours ago • Like • 1 person

  6. Ape's Photo Ape
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    great Peckingell out and back 5 mi

    A delicious jaunt in the late afternoon sun. No watch. No shoes. Bliss.

    3 days ago
  7. Ape's Photo Ape
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    great Riverside trails 7 mi 00:59 08:22 pace

    A relaxed run following the narrow trails that cut through farmland and follow the River Avon around here. Constant heavy rain. The river swollen and rushing. Wet grass and earth. Puddles. All this... read more

    5 days ago
  8. Ape's Photo Ape
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    great Bad Behaviour 3.01 mi 00:20 06:42 pace

    Not my usual kind of run. I felt like throwing caution to the wind for a change. Quite a buzz just to let go. Steady rain, 11°C and a bit gusty.

    7 days ago
  9. Ape's Photo Ape
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    great Langley Burrel 5.69 mi 00:51 08:53 pace

    This got better the longer it went. 7am is early for me on a Saturday but a bright sun and the thought of running barefoot on damp roads and pavement was my motivation. An excellent start to the we... read more

    8 days ago
  10. Ape's Photo Ape
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    great Light of foot 3 mi

    Barefoot and gadget-free on roads and pavement. A brisk pace. Massively enjoyable. Sunshine, a strong wind and 12°C outside - feels like a storms-a-comin'.

    10 days ago
  11. Ape's Photo Ape
    Shared Photo

    Here I am, overjoyed to have completed my second Neolithic Marathon. Certainly, the hours before and after were less joyful but this image, captured by a friend, has so much value in it.

    13 days ago
  12. Ape's Photo Ape
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    tired Neolithic Marathon 26.07 mi 04:20 09:58 pace

    Rough. More words later.
    EDIT -- So, the day went not as I'd hoped. Lots of learnings to take away but, for now, I'll give a brief summary, hopefully without sounding like a moany git. In... read more

    14 days ago
    • Julia
      Julia
      Julia

      Crikey Ape hope you are ok. Looking forward to whatever words you can muster when you feel up to it.

      14 days ago • Like • 1 person

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    • Clay W.
      Clay W.
      Clay W.

      I can't imagine how cool it would be to run to Stonehenge. Wow! Ok, so you weren't able to better your time from last year's race, but this finish was an excellent time...especially considering you stopped for pictures, chatting, and maybe even a spot of tea, lol! The vomit is just part of the memories now. Great race!!!

      13 days ago • Like • 1 person

    • J Pierre M.
      J Pierre M.
      J Pierre M.

      You sure did well considering! I'm impressed. Too bad you didn't better your time, but not every race works out well. Congratulations!

      13 days ago • Like

  13. Ape's Photo Ape
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    alright Langley Burrell 5 mi

    A check-over run before Sunday's Neolithic Marathon. Ran first half in shoes, second half barefoot. No Garmin. Bit of chest cold which made things feel a little laboured. Warm sunshine, light ... read more

    16 days ago
  14. Ape's Photo Ape
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    great Langley Burel 6.37 mi 00:57 08:57 pace

    A light-footed loosener. Sunshine 13C :)

    19 days ago
  15. Ape's Photo Ape
    Shared Photo

    More woodland, more garlic - the smell is amazing!

    21 days ago
  16. Ape's Photo Ape
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    Over a stile and the trail shifts from woodland to meadow.

    21 days ago
  17. Ape's Photo Ape
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    Lots of wild garlic along the woodland trail today.

    21 days ago
  18. Ape's Photo Ape
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    great Lacock trail loop 12.1 mi 01:54 09:27 pace

    A great new trail route leaving town via the path by the restored canal and winding through meadows, woodland and up and over one beast of a hill along the way. Many stiles too. In a variety of sty... read more

    21 days ago
  19. Ape's Photo Ape
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    great Fartlek 6.37 mi 00:52 08:14 pace

    A mixed-pace, sunshine jaunt to round off the working week

    23 days ago
  20. Ape's Photo Ape
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    great Birds Marsh, Kington Langley 8.37 mi 01:15 08:55 pace

    Early evening off-roader. Got side-tracked by some side-trails. Good, clean(ish) fun.

    24 days ago