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Legorunbuddy held up between thumb and forefinger. In the background everyone getting ready for parkrun briefing at the bandstand.

Legorunbuddy held up between thumb and forefinger. In the background everyone getting ready for parkrun briefing at the bandstand.

Legorunbuddy in palm of my hand with my parkrun finish token. You can see my legs and happy stride shorts and the gravel floor with steps leading up to rotunda.

Legorunbuddy in palm of my hand with my parkrun finish token. You can see my legs and happy stride shorts and the gravel floor with steps leading up to rotunda.

Screenshot of garmin showing the map of my 5km parkrun and my average pace and heart rate.

Screenshot of garmin showing the map of my 5km parkrun and my average pace and heart rate.

Selfie post swim at Caen meadow. I am wearing purple bobble hat and fleece and my hair is in plaits. Behind me 3 friends, one in turquoise dry robe, one in dark green dry robe and red jumper and at the back friends husband in coat and red jumper. We are smiling and doing silly pose. Standing om river bank with water behind us.

Selfie post swim at Caen meadow. I am wearing purple bobble hat and fleece and my hair is in plaits. Behind me 3 friends, one in turquoise dry robe, one in dark green dry robe and red jumper and at the back friends husband in coat and red jumper. We are smiling and doing silly pose. Standing om river bank with water behind us.

Parkrun and a river swim. Doing the things. Saw a beautiful Heron flying whilst swimming. That was SO needed. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #wildswim #swimtounwind

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Post swim selfie 3 of us standing by the riverbank, the 4th person is taking the photo but in reverse as its a BeReal picture. On the floor leaves, some swim kit. Behind is river and trees the other side of the bank.

Post swim selfie 3 of us standing by the riverbank, the 4th person is taking the photo but in reverse as its a BeReal picture. On the floor leaves, some swim kit. Behind is river and trees the other side of the bank.

View one way down the river, there is a fence at the very edge with a tree. Then along river just trees lining the side. The sun is shining and sky is blue. Cold, crisp morning. There were  biting 30mph wind gusts though.

View one way down the river, there is a fence at the very edge with a tree. Then along river just trees lining the side. The sun is shining and sky is blue. Cold, crisp morning. There were biting 30mph wind gusts though.

View the other way up the river. Again lined by trees but you can see more of riverbank and the mooring spot.

View the other way up the river. Again lined by trees but you can see more of riverbank and the mooring spot.

Two swans that came to say hello. I think they thought we might have food for them, we did not. I love how you can see their feet paddling under the water and their reflection. My little bit of daily joy.

Two swans that came to say hello. I think they thought we might have food for them, we did not. I love how you can see their feet paddling under the water and their reflection. My little bit of daily joy.

Escaped for a swim. Really cold but really beautiful. So grateful to be able to have these moments. #wildswim #swimtounwind

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View down the road at the end of my run. The street is dark, the sky is purple blue & very pretty. Its almost dawn.

View down the road at the end of my run. The street is dark, the sky is purple blue & very pretty. Its almost dawn.

The meadow just before our swim, view over the river away from the bridge. Sun rising in background behind trees. And a red beanie hat on the riverbank.

The meadow just before our swim, view over the river away from the bridge. Sun rising in background behind trees. And a red beanie hat on the riverbank.

Pretty skies and bl**dy cold for this mornings run & swim. Cycled to & from the meadow for the swim so essentially I have done a triathlon already this morning 🤣 cold cold cold. Lovely way to end the year. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #wildswim #swimtounwind #friends #dothecrazythings

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A rainbow arching over houses and a postbox at the junction of a road. I was cycling and  stopped at the junction waifing to cross to a cut through.

A rainbow arching over houses and a postbox at the junction of a road. I was cycling and stopped at the junction waifing to cross to a cut through.

The view down the river. Sky is blue the trees reflecting in the still water. Bitey cold today.

The view down the river. Sky is blue the trees reflecting in the still water. Bitey cold today.

The view along the path by the river, sun shining through the bare trees. Houses on the other side of the riverbank.

The view along the path by the river, sun shining through the bare trees. Houses on the other side of the riverbank.

Selfie before our swim. River behind us. My friend is wearing sunglasses and a bobble hat. I have on a beanie hat and a pile of our post swim clothes are behind us.

Selfie before our swim. River behind us. My friend is wearing sunglasses and a bobble hat. I have on a beanie hat and a pile of our post swim clothes are behind us.

River swims & rainbows. Was really cold, 15 minutes swim at 5° water temp & we saw a kingfisher! Porridge once I got home to warm up! But that was so needed. #wildswim #swimtounwind #friends #lucky #rainbows

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Legorunbuddy with Marshall, run director at Sloughbottom behind getting ready for briefing.

Legorunbuddy with Marshall, run director at Sloughbottom behind getting ready for briefing.

Legorunbuddy in palm of my hand with my finish token.

Legorunbuddy in palm of my hand with my finish token.

The view along the river at Andersons meadow. A grey morning, water was 5° and it was hard getting in after my run.

The view along the river at Andersons meadow. A grey morning, water was 5° and it was hard getting in after my run.

Post swim selfie.

Post swim selfie.

Parkrun and a swim. Both felt harder than I would have liked, but glad I did it. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #wildsswim #swimtounwind #selfcare

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The view up the river towards the bridge at andersons meadow. Sun reflecting on water, reflections of the trees and blue sky.

The view up the river towards the bridge at andersons meadow. Sun reflecting on water, reflections of the trees and blue sky.

No actual swimming shots but a lovely swim and jump in the river this afternoon. Catching the afternoon sun. Water was 7°. So needed after 2 weeks without managing to get out to the river. #wildswim #swimtounwind #jump #coldwaterswim

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Fighting the overwhelm and feeling like I want to curl up and hide by going for a dip in the river. That was cold! When I feel like shutting the world out what I actually NEED to do is get out, a walk, run or swim. The cold head rush was needed today. #wildswim #swimtounwind #livelife

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The meadow looking along to the bridge  reflections in the river. Pretty and peaceful.

The meadow looking along to the bridge reflections in the river. Pretty and peaceful.

Post swim selfie with friend. Both buzzing after our swim.  I have on a black bikini with white trim, she has a black swimming costume and we both have woolly hats, hers is green, mine is purple.

Post swim selfie with friend. Both buzzing after our swim. I have on a black bikini with white trim, she has a black swimming costume and we both have woolly hats, hers is green, mine is purple.

Cold! Water temp 6° today. Lobster tan temperatures! Not so good coming back to a cold house with no hot water so I cant shower, but so glad I got out and did something for myself. #swimtounwind #wildswim #meadow #cold #livelife

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My cooker turned on pasta baje cooking inside, with my swim kit hanging on thr outsidd to dry so I can wear it again tomorrow.  Bikini, swim shoes and gloves.

My cooker turned on pasta baje cooking inside, with my swim kit hanging on thr outsidd to dry so I can wear it again tomorrow. Bikini, swim shoes and gloves.

Tell me your a wild swimmers without saying you are a wild swimmer. As I swam this morning and want to swim tomorrow, drying my bikini, swim shoes & gloves whilst also cooking dinner 🤣 #wildswim #swimtounwind #winterswimming #notputtingheatingonyet

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Fire over the river towards a shed/garden house that overlooks the water. It is surrounded by trees and reflected in the water. Autumn is definitely here with orange leaves on the trees and the floor.

Fire over the river towards a shed/garden house that overlooks the water. It is surrounded by trees and reflected in the water. Autumn is definitely here with orange leaves on the trees and the floor.

Selfie post swim, bit of a lobster tan. I am wearing black bikini and purple bobble hat. The riverbank is behind me.

Selfie post swim, bit of a lobster tan. I am wearing black bikini and purple bobble hat. The riverbank is behind me.

Bobble hat and bikini.. first single digit swim as water temp was 9° blissful. That was SO needed. #swimtounwind #wildswim #swimming #lucky

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Pre swim selfie, I am in bikini, friend in her dry robe. It was cold!

Pre swim selfie, I am in bikini, friend in her dry robe. It was cold!

Post swim all bundled up in all the layers. Crazy lady gang. Selfie on the river bank.

Post swim all bundled up in all the layers. Crazy lady gang. Selfie on the river bank.

Chilly chilly swim this morning, but felt amazing. Still jumping in the river and not got any neoprene out yet, but my toes were frozen after. Water temp 10° , air temp feels like 3°. Glorious #wildswim #swimtounwind #dailyjoy #dothecrazythings #livelife

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View from the bird hut at Whittlingham, down towards thr watersports centre. Looking earie but peaceful in the dark.  The water is like dark glass and the scene is framed by foliage of trees.

View from the bird hut at Whittlingham, down towards thr watersports centre. Looking earie but peaceful in the dark. The water is like dark glass and the scene is framed by foliage of trees.

A boat on the river by the broad, lit up with cool lights. All colours, pink, purple, green  blue, orange.

A boat on the river by the broad, lit up with cool lights. All colours, pink, purple, green blue, orange.

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten in the bird hut in a window. Behind them pitch dark.

Legorunbuddy and legorunkitten in the bird hut in a window. Behind them pitch dark.

Selfie after my post run swim. I am wearing a towelling robe and head torch.  Behind me just darkness  so you cant see that i am standing by the river i just swam in.

Selfie after my post run swim. I am wearing a towelling robe and head torch. Behind me just darkness so you cant see that i am standing by the river i just swam in.

Do the slightly crazy things, evening run and then swim at Whittlingham. Dark! And cold but so refreshing and just what was needed. Making 13km of running & 2 swims today. Lucky! #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #wildswim #swimtounwind #friends #selfcare #Whittlingham #norfolk

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How we deal with life... jump in the river. Feeling chilly this morning water temp is 13-14° but that was SO needed. Such a reset. Do the things that bring you joy. #wildswim #swimtounwind #jump #livelife #friends #keepgoing

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Silly end of run selfie holding up legorunbuddy to camera whilst sticking my tongue out. I am wearing high vis vest and headtorch as it was dark when I went out early. Nice to have sun come up as I ran.

Silly end of run selfie holding up legorunbuddy to camera whilst sticking my tongue out. I am wearing high vis vest and headtorch as it was dark when I went out early. Nice to have sun come up as I ran.

Garmin stats of my day, run, walk, cycle, swim, cycle.

Garmin stats of my day, run, walk, cycle, swim, cycle.

Five friday miles, a walk then a cycle to the meadow for a swim after getting M off to school. Saw two kingfishers! Filling my cup. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #swimtounwind #wildswim #selfcare #lucky

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Selfie at end of my run. Wearing a black vest, my hair is pulled back in very messy plaits. I am looking up at my camera wearing rainbow zebra print sunglasses.

Selfie at end of my run. Wearing a black vest, my hair is pulled back in very messy plaits. I am looking up at my camera wearing rainbow zebra print sunglasses.

Legorunbuddy anc legorunkitten balanced on a cargo bike rear rack. It has a sign attached saying try this cargo bike, zero emissions transport for Norwich.  Plus web link and details re how to hire it.

Legorunbuddy anc legorunkitten balanced on a cargo bike rear rack. It has a sign attached saying try this cargo bike, zero emissions transport for Norwich. Plus web link and details re how to hire it.

Before swim selfie with friend T. I am wearing black and white bikini, my shades or on top of my head. I have my hair in plaits and am smiling with my friend T who has on her dry robe and is holding her tow float before we get in. The river is behind us.

Before swim selfie with friend T. I am wearing black and white bikini, my shades or on top of my head. I have my hair in plaits and am smiling with my friend T who has on her dry robe and is holding her tow float before we get in. The river is behind us.

Post swim, warming up in a hoody me, and T in her dryrobe. We both have sunglasses and are smiling at camera, river behind.

Post swim, warming up in a hoody me, and T in her dryrobe. We both have sunglasses and are smiling at camera, river behind.

Friday eary doors run and swim plus getting M to school. I am SO glad I did this as it went on to be A DAY. Big stress but also lovely session for small with his provision, so celebrating that win. Ignoring the rest 😉 #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #wildswim #swimtounwind

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Various sunset views at Whittlingham across the river. Crazy how much the sky changes in a few minutes but it was stunning.

Various sunset views at Whittlingham across the river. Crazy how much the sky changes in a few minutes but it was stunning.

Sunset view with a Swan swimming towards mum sky all purple with reds, pink and orange all reflecting off the water. Beautiful.

Sunset view with a Swan swimming towards mum sky all purple with reds, pink and orange all reflecting off the water. Beautiful.

Selfie with my swim buddies. My hair in in plaits and I am wearing a brooks vest, T is in her dry robe and P in a big sweatshirt. We are all smiling and before swimming.

Selfie with my swim buddies. My hair in in plaits and I am wearing a brooks vest, T is in her dry robe and P in a big sweatshirt. We are all smiling and before swimming.

Final picture after of river after our swim, rapidly getting dark, dusk drawing in. Still beautiful.

Final picture after of river after our swim, rapidly getting dark, dusk drawing in. Still beautiful.

Forgot to post these last night, sunset full moon swim didnt actually see the moon but so much laughter. Very grateful for friends and wild swimming. Don't take life seriously do the things that are fun! #wildswim #swimtounwind #friends

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Jump in the river. Post parkrun swim.  Me from behind in a black bikini jumping in to the river. My hair is in plaits, my arms wre in the air and I have my legs half tucked up as I jump..

Jump in the river. Post parkrun swim. Me from behind in a black bikini jumping in to the river. My hair is in plaits, my arms wre in the air and I have my legs half tucked up as I jump..

This time my arms are up as I jump but its befire I pull my legs up so they are straight.  I kind of look like I might belly flop, I dont though.

This time my arms are up as I jump but its befire I pull my legs up so they are straight. I kind of look like I might belly flop, I dont though.

Legorunbuddy in palm of my hand with my parkrun barcide, position 88. I got 1st in age category and 17th female! Possibly because there is a race tomorrow and people are saving their legs 🤣 dont care taking it as a win. Its my fastest parkrun this year and was a course PB for this course.

Legorunbuddy in palm of my hand with my parkrun barcide, position 88. I got 1st in age category and 17th female! Possibly because there is a race tomorrow and people are saving their legs 🤣 dont care taking it as a win. Its my fastest parkrun this year and was a course PB for this course.

Parkrun email. 1st female in age category, fastest time this year and course PB. Ignoring that its 3 mins slower than my pb but it was a good run, thinking Marshall etc as I went round, just enjoyed it.

Parkrun email. 1st female in age category, fastest time this year and course PB. Ignoring that its 3 mins slower than my pb but it was a good run, thinking Marshall etc as I went round, just enjoyed it.

Parkrun at a different course, a 30 min cycle there but then a swim in the river afterwards. Total joy jumping in. Had a nice run too despite feeling horribly anxious beforehand. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #parkrun #wildswim #swimtounwind #dailyjoy

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Selfie  after river swim before ice bath plunge. You can see the silver ice baths behind. I am standing on artificial grass, wearing a black  crop bikini top with black short style bikini bottoms. My hair is tied back in a bun and I have my garmin and parkrun wristband on my left wrist.

Selfie after river swim before ice bath plunge. You can see the silver ice baths behind. I am standing on artificial grass, wearing a black crop bikini top with black short style bikini bottoms. My hair is tied back in a bun and I have my garmin and parkrun wristband on my left wrist.

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Lovely swim, then ice bath/sauna on repeat. Felt brave, wore a bikini, albeit a sporty one. Finally appreciating my body for what it can do & what is has done instead of trying to make it 'fit' a certain criteria. #swimtounwind #wildswim #icebath #sauna #birthdays #fun #friends #lucky

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Taken under the bridge at andersons meadow, 5 swimmers with party hats on. I am in the middle with blue hat and sunglasses. We have tow floats and the river bank is behind. Sunlight reflecting off the water.  We are all looking at camera and smiling.

Taken under the bridge at andersons meadow, 5 swimmers with party hats on. I am in the middle with blue hat and sunglasses. We have tow floats and the river bank is behind. Sunlight reflecting off the water. We are all looking at camera and smiling.

Me floating on my back, I am understanding the bridge,  hugging my tow float. The picture is taken from the side, my feet are out of the water, you can see the back of my head with party hat, my shoulders. My duck thermometer is floating behind me. Sunlight reflecting on water.

Me floating on my back, I am understanding the bridge, hugging my tow float. The picture is taken from the side, my feet are out of the water, you can see the back of my head with party hat, my shoulders. My duck thermometer is floating behind me. Sunlight reflecting on water.

Looking back towards out entry point you can see other swimmers heading towards us with their party hats and towards floats. The sky is blue, wispy clouds. Trees either side of the river bank and in the distance

Looking back towards out entry point you can see other swimmers heading towards us with their party hats and towards floats. The sky is blue, wispy clouds. Trees either side of the river bank and in the distance

A birthday swim for a fabulous friend. The best start to the day So very grateful for the swimming community. Swimming, food, laughter, friendship. Very lucky. #wildswim #swimtounwind #birthday #celebrate

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Legorunbuddy held by me, with the broad and swan behind  lots of greenery and trees in distance.

Legorunbuddy held by me, with the broad and swan behind lots of greenery and trees in distance.

Run selfie myself in black running vest, with aftershock headphones on. I am holding phone my 2 running friends are standing in front of the broad. It stretches out behind them. Both are in running vests and shorts and smiling at the camera.

Run selfie myself in black running vest, with aftershock headphones on. I am holding phone my 2 running friends are standing in front of the broad. It stretches out behind them. Both are in running vests and shorts and smiling at the camera.

The river before our swim, trees reflection on water. Sky is growing dark.

The river before our swim, trees reflection on water. Sky is growing dark.

And after our swim, it's dusk, everything  has a moonlit glow and looks inky blue. The outlines of trees are black, you can still see the reflection of the tree on the water.

And after our swim, it's dusk, everything has a moonlit glow and looks inky blue. The outlines of trees are black, you can still see the reflection of the tree on the water.

Wednesday night Whittlingham run and swim. Tired.. but needed, much laughter and beautiful surroundings. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #swimtounwind #wildswim #friends #lucky

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Legorunbuddy on fence post overlooking whittlingham broad. To her right out of the picture is the bird hut. Behind her is the broad, with trees in distance and greenery and one small tree to her right. Sky is a bit cloudy and it looks dull. It was humid and over asthma.

Legorunbuddy on fence post overlooking whittlingham broad. To her right out of the picture is the bird hut. Behind her is the broad, with trees in distance and greenery and one small tree to her right. Sky is a bit cloudy and it looks dull. It was humid and over asthma.

Run selfie with my friend. I am wearing black running vest and sunglasses,  my friend has orange run vest, yellow headphones and run top to hold her phone. Their are trees and greenery surrounding us and the broad behind.

Run selfie with my friend. I am wearing black running vest and sunglasses, my friend has orange run vest, yellow headphones and run top to hold her phone. Their are trees and greenery surrounding us and the broad behind.

The view from where we took our selfie. Through the trees near the bird hut, looking at the broad. In the distance the top end of the broad with water sports centre. Cloudy sky, but beautiful as always.

The view from where we took our selfie. Through the trees near the bird hut, looking at the broad. In the distance the top end of the broad with water sports centre. Cloudy sky, but beautiful as always.

At Trowse meadow looking towards the meadow. Trees either side of the river, water is shallow near the edge and clear.

At Trowse meadow looking towards the meadow. Trees either side of the river, water is shallow near the edge and clear.

Run director duties this morning, then easy run at Whittlingham, & swim at Trowse meadow this afternoon. Really tired & not feeling it, but still getting out & glad I did. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #wildswim #swimtounwind #parkrun ##highvisheroes

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Selfie. I am in a canoe wearing red life vest and black top. I am wearing sunglasses anf smiling. Behind me is my friend in grey shorts, black top and red lifejacket. She is holding an oak. Our canoe is in river  you can see grassy bank to one side and trees.

Selfie. I am in a canoe wearing red life vest and black top. I am wearing sunglasses anf smiling. Behind me is my friend in grey shorts, black top and red lifejacket. She is holding an oak. Our canoe is in river you can see grassy bank to one side and trees.

7 blue and white xanoes tidied up at riverbank. They are splayed like petals. You can see the other bank, a boat house to the right with trees behind.

7 blue and white xanoes tidied up at riverbank. They are splayed like petals. You can see the other bank, a boat house to the right with trees behind.

Me swimming in the river, there are 2 paddleboard in river near me with 2 ducks stood on one of them.

Me swimming in the river, there are 2 paddleboard in river near me with 2 ducks stood on one of them.

The paddleboard tied up at rivers edge. There are 7, from left to right 3 white with bright blue and yellow, then 2 white with grey markings, then another 2 with blue and yellow. They are splayed out in a semi circle like petals. There are 3 ducks sat on one. In the distance there are ducks in the river, 2 people in kayaks and a big grassy riverbank.

The paddleboard tied up at rivers edge. There are 7, from left to right 3 white with bright blue and yellow, then 2 white with grey markings, then another 2 with blue and yellow. They are splayed out in a semi circle like petals. There are 3 ducks sat on one. In the distance there are ducks in the river, 2 people in kayaks and a big grassy riverbank.

Last minute canoeing with friend as stars lined up re childcare & we both had free time! Brilliant little trip & had a quick swim after. Saw kingfishers, heron, swans, so beautiful. Totally refilled my cup. #swimtounwind #wildswim #canoeing #fun #friends #wildlife

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Son no 2 and M. She is crouched on the boot of his car. She has bright pink hair and is wearing baggy black jeans and grey t shirt. He is wearing green suit, pink waistcoat. They are smiling. There are trees and houses behind. The car is blue soft top mazda with fancy red trim on the wheels.

Son no 2 and M. She is crouched on the boot of his car. She has bright pink hair and is wearing baggy black jeans and grey t shirt. He is wearing green suit, pink waistcoat. They are smiling. There are trees and houses behind. The car is blue soft top mazda with fancy red trim on the wheels.

Selfie by son number 2 with me. I am wearing linen dungarees and a duns Sweden top and glasses. You can see my garmin and parkrun wristband. He is wearing a  green suit with pink waistcoat under. Behind us castle doors.  We are both smiling at camera.

Selfie by son number 2 with me. I am wearing linen dungarees and a duns Sweden top and glasses. You can see my garmin and parkrun wristband. He is wearing a green suit with pink waistcoat under. Behind us castle doors. We are both smiling at camera.

Sunset view at whittlingham. Over the meadow, trees in the distance.

Sunset view at whittlingham. Over the meadow, trees in the distance.

View of the river. A tree where we get in, someone has drawn a face on it. Its a happy tree by the river bank. River behind, lined with trees.

View of the river. A tree where we get in, someone has drawn a face on it. Its a happy tree by the river bank. River behind, lined with trees.

A sunset swim to mark the end of a busy brilliant and beautiful day. #swimtounwind #wildswim #lucky #siblings #family

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Legorunbuddy stood on a cargo bike. Lamppost behind  trees to the right and blue skies.

Legorunbuddy stood on a cargo bike. Lamppost behind trees to the right and blue skies.

The river, my shadow on the grass with river to left. Bridge in the distance. Reflection of trees in the water.

The river, my shadow on the grass with river to left. Bridge in the distance. Reflection of trees in the water.

Selfie, my left arm up sharing my eyes from the sun. I am wearing a pale purple t shirt and sunglasses. I have a garmin and parkrun  wristband on. The river is behind me with the bridge in distance. Blue skies. Green green grass. Its a beautiful morning after the rain yesterday.

Selfie, my left arm up sharing my eyes from the sun. I am wearing a pale purple t shirt and sunglasses. I have a garmin and parkrun wristband on. The river is behind me with the bridge in distance. Blue skies. Green green grass. Its a beautiful morning after the rain yesterday.

Sweaty selfie at the end of my run. I am making a silly face sticking out my tongue. Holding up legorunbuddy.  Wearing a black running vest and a silver necklace.

Sweaty selfie at the end of my run. I am making a silly face sticking out my tongue. Holding up legorunbuddy. Wearing a black running vest and a silver necklace.

Very sweaty 7km run, 7:30am at the meadow & now time for a swim in the river. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #swimtounwind #dothethingsyoulove

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Legorunbuddy being held between thumb and forefinger in front of a plaque on a bench.  It reads 'Rest awhile-everything passes-look forward.  Behind bench is green grass and a bush.

Legorunbuddy being held between thumb and forefinger in front of a plaque on a bench. It reads 'Rest awhile-everything passes-look forward. Behind bench is green grass and a bush.

Purple flowers in friends front garden stopped to call for her on way to swim.

Purple flowers in friends front garden stopped to call for her on way to swim.

The meadow, I know same puc. But blue skies, glorious water reflecting trees and bridge. Looking to the right from our entry point, the pontoon to the left with trees behind. It just never gets old.

The meadow, I know same puc. But blue skies, glorious water reflecting trees and bridge. Looking to the right from our entry point, the pontoon to the left with trees behind. It just never gets old.

Silly selfie with river and bridge in background.  I am wearing a black and turquoise tri swimsuit, I have a silver chain on with a hoop on. I am sticking my tongue out and have purple sunglasses on.

Silly selfie with river and bridge in background. I am wearing a black and turquoise tri swimsuit, I have a silver chain on with a hoop on. I am sticking my tongue out and have purple sunglasses on.

Early run, felt SO tired, but 4.5 miles done. M up & off to school, then a half hour swim at the meadow. Love mornings like this to start the day. So very grateful. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #morningmiles #swimtounwind #lucky

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View from bird hut at Whittlingham towards the water sports centre. Blue sky with a few fluffy white clouds which reflect in the water. Trees lining edge of the broad. Water stretches out into the distance.

View from bird hut at Whittlingham towards the water sports centre. Blue sky with a few fluffy white clouds which reflect in the water. Trees lining edge of the broad. Water stretches out into the distance.

Legorunbuddy balanced on a fence post with the broad behind. You can see trees each side of thr broad, a few floors at waters edge. Lovely blue skies and sun reflecting on water of the broad. Honestly, it's so beautiful.

Legorunbuddy balanced on a fence post with the broad behind. You can see trees each side of thr broad, a few floors at waters edge. Lovely blue skies and sun reflecting on water of the broad. Honestly, it's so beautiful.

Evening sky over river at Whittlingham.  The silhouette of a tree and its reflection in the water. Pinky orange cloud also reflected in the water.

Evening sky over river at Whittlingham. The silhouette of a tree and its reflection in the water. Pinky orange cloud also reflected in the water.

Picture from top end of the broad  loads of reeds and nettles, you can't get to our posing log! Trees either side, sun in sky just above tree line over to thr right. Blue sky and water stretching out in distance.

Picture from top end of the broad loads of reeds and nettles, you can't get to our posing log! Trees either side, sun in sky just above tree line over to thr right. Blue sky and water stretching out in distance.

Evening run & swim. Forever grateful to have this place a ten minute cycle from home. Wheezy lungs but legs felt strong 4 miles done before 20 minute swim. So lucky. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #whittlingham #running #swimtounwind #dothethingsyoulove #keepgoing

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Legorunbuddy on the barriers to gasworks on my way home. The sun is shining, the steeet is quiet, it was 6:30am.  There is a large long channel dug out of the road to the left of the barrier. Houses in background.

Legorunbuddy on the barriers to gasworks on my way home. The sun is shining, the steeet is quiet, it was 6:30am. There is a large long channel dug out of the road to the left of the barrier. Houses in background.

Same old view at the meadow, towards the bridge, pontoon to the left with trees behind. Reeds and river bank tk right. Blue skies with fluffy white clouds.

Same old view at the meadow, towards the bridge, pontoon to the left with trees behind. Reeds and river bank tk right. Blue skies with fluffy white clouds.

Moorhen mum and 2 baby moorhens in the green plants at the side of the river. They are eating.

Moorhen mum and 2 baby moorhens in the green plants at the side of the river. They are eating.

Garmin stats of my morning. 7km run, short walk home. 3 mild cycle then 25 min swim then cycle home. Not bad by 8:30am.

Garmin stats of my morning. 7km run, short walk home. 3 mild cycle then 25 min swim then cycle home. Not bad by 8:30am.

Early doors run, walk home. Teen up off to school then a cycle for a swim. Saw the teeny baby moorhens already MUCH bigger than they were last week! My zen for the day. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #wildswim #swimtounwind #keepgoing

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Andersins meadow from our jumping in spit. Looking towards the bridge, pontoon on the left with trees behind. You can see bridge in the distance, reeds to the right. Bright blue sky, its a beautiful day. The water was 19°.

Andersins meadow from our jumping in spit. Looking towards the bridge, pontoon on the left with trees behind. You can see bridge in the distance, reeds to the right. Bright blue sky, its a beautiful day. The water was 19°.

Lush swim after getting M off to school, whilst small slept having been up lots in the night. Sleep is for the weak 🙄 my post swim zen however has been rapidly destroyed by a series of phone calls and emails since then. #swimtounwind #wildswim #keepgoing #patience

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Legorunbuddy balanced on the barriers to gasworks on our street. House in the background, red barriers, tree to the right and deep trench in the road.

Legorunbuddy balanced on the barriers to gasworks on our street. House in the background, red barriers, tree to the right and deep trench in the road.

The meadow after my swim. View down towards the bridge. I actually swam left to the other bridge, then back and along to this bridge &  then some diving for fun. 35 min swim.  You can see the bridge in distance, bright blue cloudless sky, green reeds and trees to the right. Trees on the left side riverbank and pontoon for paddle boarders.

The meadow after my swim. View down towards the bridge. I actually swam left to the other bridge, then back and along to this bridge & then some diving for fun. 35 min swim. You can see the bridge in distance, bright blue cloudless sky, green reeds and trees to the right. Trees on the left side riverbank and pontoon for paddle boarders.

Selfie, with river and bridge behind. I have turquoise sunglasses on and a silver necklace. I am wearing a black t shirt with pink writing. It says "women of a certain age vs the patriarchy."

Selfie, with river and bridge behind. I have turquoise sunglasses on and a silver necklace. I am wearing a black t shirt with pink writing. It says "women of a certain age vs the patriarchy."

Garmin run stats, 5 miles at an easy pace  that was a genuinely lovely run this morning despite being tired.

Garmin run stats, 5 miles at an easy pace that was a genuinely lovely run this morning despite being tired.

5 miles early doors, teen up & off to school & then a swim at the meadow. Not bad all before 8:30am. Now on with the day. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #morningmiles #wildswim #swimtounwind #dothethingsyoulove

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Run/swim. Or grabbing an hour at sunset to the do the same when I can. Solo parent life, juggling a ND family and trying to stay sane 😂 very grateful to friends who get it, for our voice note rants & those who jump in rivers with me! #swimtounwind #livelife #jump #keepgoing

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