What a difference sunshine makes!

The sun was shining, the birds singing and hardly anyone about (the plumber decided 8.30am on a Saturday morning was a good time to replace the dishwasher so I left Rob to it and took Bailey for his walk).

Decided to walk to the Kennet and Avon Canal past the old athletics track at Bowerhill.  Fields were boggy but at least I didn't get stuck like last weekend!  Still need wellies near any choke points:

There was a very unhappy cow in the barn of the farmyard that the footpath took me through but the canal was lovely and quiet - and only a few puddles.  Beautiful with the winter sun still low in the sky.

I didn't mind throwing all the balls into the canal for Bailey but did quite a little fed up of having to drag a soaking wet dog out of the canal when he struggled to get out when a little tired!

We were out for 2 and a half hours so not bad as the second weekend of training.  Only problem is that canals are very flat whereas China looks very hilly!  Got to start walking up hills and get fitter.  I think it was about 5 or 6 miles so not particularly quick either!  Mind you, stopping to throw balls must have considerably added to the time.  Was certainly a good way to keep the dog quiet for the rest of day!