"Shutlingsloe"

Despite yet another week that conspired against running (work, family, cold & chest infection)the week was rounded off with a fantastic run up through Macclesfield Forest & on to Shutlingsloe, the highest point in Cheshire. After a few days battling a cold and dropping out of the weekly track session as the pace picked up (must have been ill!) a few recovery runs prepared me for a 6.30am start on my most favourite run of all.

Starting in Langley it's a steady climb up through the forest until you appear out onto open moorland with a fantastic climb up to Shutlinsloe. The day was perfect with the sun coming up and the forest and moor all to myself. A steady climb is rewarded with fantastic views of the Cheshire Plain to one side and the rolling hills of the Peak District on the other. After all the climbing (and the wonderful views) its a rapid descent back into Langley and breakfast! Catch a short video of the run I shot http://www.runcast.tv/video/my-time-to-run-video-1

Next week it's back on the flat as the track and field season finally commences.