Running Up That Hill

Out the door and down the drive.

Up the lane, slight incline.

First hill slowly building, steep, plateau, steeper, relief at the top.

Turn off to the left, still gently climbing and a final push to the top.

Down, down, glorious down.

Another turn, nice and level, up over the bridge and out onto the dual carriage way.

Noisy and fast, refuge in the central reservation, a hop, skip and a jump and turn off back into a peaceful lane.

Strong headwind, head down, keep to the beat of the music.

Up again, up again, up again.

I can do it, I can do it, I can do it.

I did it!

Downhill all the way home.

Sprint finish?

Oh yes 8)