Just had to post this as a 'restores your faith' kind of post.
Running at the seaside with my training partner this morning -
(Approaching St George's Church in Cullercoats for those that know the area)
- up ahead, two council men, climbing out of their refuse van to empty a bin
(on a Sunday?)
- it's obvious that there is nowhere for us to go. Options seem to be - step into the road - squeeze round behind men and risk tripping over a bench - stop and wait for them to finish
- haven't decided which course of action to take when council man 1 looks up and sees us approaching, steps back to give us room and gives council man 2 the word to do likewise
- cheery 'thank yous' given, and 'nee bother' replies
Public thanks, to the considerate bin emptiers of North Tyneside
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I always give a cheery 'thank you' when people move aside for me. People are happier to do kind deeds when its acknowledged and appreciated.
It was particularly good of them, as I suppose I would have been focussed on just getting my job done in their place, and might not even have noticed anyone else.
Which way were you running, Corinth?
We set out from Spanish City at about 7:50, ran to Tynemouth, turned round and came back in 45:09 - a PB - so we were in a good mood even without the courteous binmen (are we allowed to call them that still?)
We have council workers around here will stop for chat etc.
The local park warden is great. Everyones name and dogs names.
So was jog/walking today, feeling my way back, took me a lot longer than usual.... managed run most of the way up the coast though.
It certainly was a better day today. Managed a PB for 10k last week, despite the wind. Was pleased with 45:23, but frustrated, as I know I can go under 45 in better conditions. Never mind, there'll be another chance sometime. It was blowing a hoolie last year too. Maybe third time lucky in 2008.
Raises eyebrows at Cornith
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Lovely to hear XL-Man.
hence the name, Fourteen nights, contracted to 'fort-night'
Ahhh, spots raised eyebrow.
Is someone being told off here?
Geordieland is in a separate time-zone KKD, and we're tough up here too - as evidenced by semi-naked girls drinking in November.
Consider yourself chastised Corinth! ;-)
I heard his mate say "what d'you do that for?"
To which he replied "He'd been following me all day!"
I wrote to the council to tell them how nice the flowers by the station looked. They sent a lovely letter back saying that they didn't usually get people bothering to write nice things & they really appreciated it.
i think you should write to your council to say how nice your bin men are.
It's a great place to run, Eyegor.
My training partner and I are out there pretty regularly.
I'm a creature of habit, but I should broaden my running horizons. What sort of distance is that route you mentioned?
I just thought I'd share that with you.
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Nice run though, no hills, might be worth you having a look at.
Night
You'd think, being family, she'd have given me it back, wouldn't you?
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I'll tell her to look out for you ;-)
and thanks.
Can't do it from here :-)
From my experience, it's everyone from that neck of the woods who are remarkably friendly.