I've gone for something a bit different in February for my #Take12Trips Challenge.
The month flew by without me even realising. It certainly didn't help with the fact that there were only 28 days instead of the usual 30 or 31 to fit everything in. It was our first month back at work after 6 weeks off, we had lots of social commitments and catch ups with friends, and of course, the saga of the broken down car!
Amongst all that, the one constant was my running. I knew that every Friday I'd receive my training program for the following week and I could plan out where and when I'd get the training done.
One of those sessions was a long run on a Sunday - 3.5 hours to be exact. Scotty suggested going down to Mt Cooke and Mt Vincent to run on a section of the Bibbulmun Track that I hadn't seen before.
I love getting to explore new places, and running is one of my favourite ways of seeing different parts of this amazing world we live in.
The start of the run is only about an hour drive south of Perth - so close, yet it feels like it's a lifetime away from the city!
It was a stunning morning, the weather was perfect and the sun was just starting to come up as we set off from the car.
Running through trees and along trails is so peaceful. All you can hear is the birds chirping and the rustling of the occasional lizard - well, you hope they are only lizards!
Climbing up over Mt Cooke was really something. I kept stopping along the way and looking out to the never ending bush. Moments like that make you realise how lucky you are to be alive, and just how small you are in the grand scheme of things.
The time flew by and I got to run along lots of different terrain - sometimes running through the bush, other times running down a slab rock face. And all the time feeling blessed to be exploring more of WA that I hadn't seen before.
For me, running on trails is such a great escape. There are no cars or cell phones, no people or noise - just you and your thoughts. And I love that I get the chance to think about life and make plans without the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Not all trips have to be big extravagant overseas adventures, they can be as big or as small as you like. And a great way to stay healthy and try something new is choosing an active 'trip'. Don't worry, you don't all have to head off for a 3.5 hour run, but there are some amazing trails around the world to explore - or kayaking or cycling might be more your thing. Whatever activities you like, try to incorporate one of those into your next trip!
Keep an eye out for the #Take12Trips March Edition which is all about family, friends and adventure in the beautiful country of New Zealand and will be up on the blog soon!
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