Man’s Best Training Partner.
It’s often said that dogs are a man’s best friend; the one true companion that always by your side are ready to go! For me it’s Hamish, my 4 year old Newfoundland.
Living so close to the Lakes is a blessing in itself. I’m so privileged to have this outstanding National Park on my doorstep and with it recently being recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it makes it even more worthwhile to spend my spare time and evenings training in this picturesque environment.
Not only does the LD provide amazing scenery, it’s a hive of activity and a host for varied recreations. Now and then it’s great to break the tradition of running or training in the gym so this week Hamish and I took a dip in Ullswater.
Swimming close to Howtown Pier we explored the sheltered cove and swam from shore to shore. Giving a whole new perspective to the area as we spent a good amount of time in the water. Surprisingly it wasn’t only a good workout for us both, but a great way to unwind from the daily workload and focus on having fun.
