Today’s picture: the track I’m making on the local playing field.

Just recently I’ve taken to running laps and laps and laps of my local playing field when I go for a run.

Today it was 20.

Why the hell do you do that? I hear you ask.

Well, let me explain:

• The playing field is right opposite the house so it’s very convenient.
• The village has no paths or lights, so I when I’ve got headphones on, I’m always looking out for traffic. On the field I can put the headphones on and not worry about being wiped out by a passing tractor!
• Builds resilience. The lap is only about 400m, so you end up doing quite a few.
• It’s also on grass, which is good for the joints, but power sapping, so you get a good workout.