The subject for Illustration Friday this week is "Prepare". I've only just finished last weeks subject which was "grounded" - if only I was better "prepared"!
This is a quick sketch of me preparing to go running - my list of must haves: running watch, phone - just in case, music - earphones, tissues, water bottle, shoes - (they're quite important) - haven't managed to leave the house without those yet - but there's still time.
"Prepare"
.......and last weeks
"Grounded"
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Back to the running then.......
This morning I got up and out early and did my river run which I am gradually extending. The river Itchen is 45km long, it runs from Cheriton, East of Winchester down to the Southampton Water, passing through Eastleigh - which is where I live. This morning I got up to 12km which is my best yet. Starting from Bishopstoke, near Eastleigh and running 6km up river and then back again.
I feel very fortunate to have such a beautiful place so nearby. Just running along, looking at the scenery and getting some vital "head-space". It is so peaceful, except for the odd cow, fisherman and dog walker. Anyway, I took some photos to share with you:
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| Eastleigh Railway in the background |
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oh, I'm in this one!
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| My dream house |
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| The little bridge by Brambridge Garden Centre |
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| Look how perfect that reflection is! |
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| My turning round point - only 6k to go.... |
There is so much beautiful countryside nearby.
We are 30mins from the coast and 15mins from the New Forest.
This is a great place to live.
Love these images. You have a very scenic route! Makes me want to get back into running again. Love your illustrations too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, glad you liked them. It is a great way to get fit and pretty cheap too - hope you find the time to start running again. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful countryside! I see many areas there where I'd love to come and sketch and paint. And I love your interpretation of the illustration themes of 'prepared' and 'grounded'. :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh... If only I had a stretch of running space like that lying around. I'd SO take up running! (hahaha! It's the best excuse I've had in AGES, NOT to start running ;))
ReplyDelete'Grounded' is stunning, I LOVE it! And I love the sense of humour in 'prepared' :) I'd like to see you leave the house without your shoes, will you take pictures if ever you do?? ;) xx
Whahaa, I recognize that preparation! What a fantastic running route you have! And thanks to your preparations you coul even make some nice photos! Great drawing by the way!
ReplyDeleteAnd about 'grounded': what a beautiful and cute piece of art!
Love, love, love the running picture! Although I wouldn't have recognised it as you as I don't remember ever seeing a "pained expression" when running with you!
ReplyDeleteLol. It was very pained after 12k. :-);-)
ReplyDeleteHi, came over from Etsy :) Good for you with the running, you look like you have all the equipment! And what a lovely place to run too!
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