Rusty is only two-and-a-half weeks after her sterilisation op so I am very cautious of doing too much with her. We kept a leisurely pace and she loved it. I took her off lead and she was such a star. She stayed with us - never going too far ahead so that she could look back and see us. She is an excellent trail dog.
The first part of the route that we did isn't on the event route. We took an old track that has recently been opened up to the top of the hill. Great view!
We then headed off the hill and onto the Forest Run route. This is a section that only the 30km and 46km routes go on.
What was so amazing for me was to see the streams running. I knew there was water here before the drought but this was the first time that I've seen the streams with water - it was magnificent and I fell in love with the area all over again. Rusty enjoyed a drink and a splash in the first stream we came to.
We then went on to the Red Donga Trail, which I always enjoy. It was even better than usual as it looks even more like a place you'd find fairies and elves. Lots of green undergrowth through the donga.
We stopped for a quick break and snack.
I couldn't believe the amount of water flowing across the road at 'Butterfly Alley'.
We then popped into the Venterskroon Inn, my start/finish venue for Forest Run, for a colddrink and snack (they make divine chips!). Rusty had a snooze under the table.
I look forward to taking her out here more ;)
Forest Run comes up on 20 May 2017. Entries are open until 6 May. Come run - forestrun.co.za
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