No Choice But To Pedal: Green Wonderland

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Green Wonderland

This past weekend I ran on my favorite trails for the first time since I cut my foot. I ran in a green wonderland!

Nature is so fantastic. We've had good rain and it is now green everywhere.

I saw Black Wildebeest with two calves. Two Zebras were walking with them.

It was a joy to be out there and I knew again why I love trail running so much.

Not long ago this was all sand and dust...

It was a good run and I was happy. Anette did a walk and was waiting for me at the end. All perfect!

Happy running everyone!

16 comments:

Kate Geisen said...: I love the contrast between your weekend run and mine!

What beautiful pictures! I know you were so happy to be out on the trails again. :); 18 December 2013 at 13:34
coach dion said...: I saw Zebra the other day, but other than the odd Tar (don't tell Cape Nature that they are still on the mountain) and baboon I don't get to see anything else...; 18 December 2013 at 14:02
Unknown said...: Beautiful.

I might see a coyote or a roadrunner on my runs. Never a zebra! We live in very different places; 18 December 2013 at 16:18
misszippy said...: These pictures make me just want to go out there and run! Really spectacular-glad you can enjoy it.; 18 December 2013 at 17:01
One Crazy Penguin said...: This is just mean. Everything here is ice and snow. Can I come visit again!?!; 18 December 2013 at 19:01
KovasP said...: Your runs and photos make me want to visit - especially now with snow on the ground here. :); 18 December 2013 at 21:26
Char said...: I didn't need you to say that it had been raining. I could see it from the very first picture. The difference between these and some of you earlier ones from this year are incredible. Just so green!; 18 December 2013 at 23:29
Anonymous said...: So gorgeous, great photos!; 19 December 2013 at 00:42
ajh said...: Wow! Loved this. Glad you are running well. Love seeing the opposite season. LOVE the zebras. I cannot comprehend just seeing zebras while out running. So cool!; 19 December 2013 at 04:02
Jill said...: We see green like that in Colorado....um, well, never. So pretty!

I thought about you today when I was running on the trails (bone-dry brown) and a train when by. :) I'll try to send you a pic.; 19 December 2013 at 07:24
Amy said...: Love these pictures - everything is gray here right now. Glad you are enjoying the beautiful scenery!; 19 December 2013 at 08:47
Robin said...: Wow...looks glorious!; 19 December 2013 at 20:11
Black Knight said...: What a wonderful place to run! Great pictures.
Tomorrow I will do a workout through the country too, but not as beautiful as your.; 21 December 2013 at 20:12
oldrunningfox. said...: Love the greenery on those trails, and jealous of all your wildlife sightings. Winter is encroaching upon us here, all I ever see are rabbits, the occasional roe deer and, more rarely, a fox. Small fry compared to your wildebeest and zebra! Keep on running....; 22 December 2013 at 23:43
Giorgio said...: What a beautiful place to run! I love soft running paths as I can see in your pictures. Wonderful scenery, Johann!

May you and your family have a Happy Christmas!; 23 December 2013 at 18:28
Raina said...: You are so blessed to run there!! Merry Christmas to you, Johann :); 24 December 2013 at 11:00