The towpath along the Lagan River, which runs through the centre of Belfast, was a hive of activity yesterday lunchtime as I ran along it. Fellow runners and walkers were making the most of the rare sunshine. The river itself was quiet, no rowers or other fun seekers to be seen on the water. A crane on a pontoon in the centre was busy dredging buckets of silt from the river bottom.
I ran as far as the Cutters Wharf Bar & Restaurant before stopping for a swift rest before embarking on the return journey. It’s always a relief to escape the confines of the office for an hour. I’ll take a different route today out to Victoria Square where maybe I’ll see some swans. But I’ll not venture too close in case they fancy a nibble on my ankle. Those beaks look nasty.
The plan in recent months is to average around 30 miles a week prior to starting marathon training in the New Year. I’m pleased to have largely stuck to my targets so far and am establishing a solid base to build upon from January onwards. The target is the Belfast Marathon in May which I will be running for a local charity, The Mae Murray Foundation. Fingers crossed I get there in one piece.
Black Thoughts 
Nice run. It does look like a beautiful day for getting out of the office and rejuvenating the body and soul. I assume the towpaths are from days when animals pulled barges through the waters.
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I think so, yes. Thank you 😊
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Ireland is so beautiful
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It is indeed. Thank you 😊
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Ireland is lovely, beautiful scenery. Happy training. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome. Thank you 😊
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You are certainly welcome 😊
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I am happy whenever you show us pictures of your surroundings!
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If you’re happy, then I’ll keep doing it 😊
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Running and writing, living your life to it’s fullest potential.
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Yes, indeed. Thank you 😊
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Beautiful photo!
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Thank you
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Lovely photo! Watch out for those swans – they’re like geese, only worse.
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Thank you. I will 😬
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Great picture.
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