There’s
something wonderful and lively about running in the morning. I’ve made a habit
of it and found it a great energy booster. I still do the gym but sometimes it’s
good to have the space to stretch my legs and just run, not tread mill run
but the actual 'real' act of running.
The only thing I thought I’d miss about the UK was the accessible green spaces. Areas
near my home, where I can just put on my running shoes and go. Since I’ve come
to Dubai I’ve been using pavements and sidewalks for my morning run, until a
friend of mine told me to join her on her morning run at Al Barsha park.
The park is so ridiculously close to where I live, I have no idea how I’ve
missed it! It’s perfect for morning joggers; the grass luscious and green, the
trees and flower bushes manicured and well taken care of, the running lanes paved
and smooth, the toilets accessible and clean. There are manual exercising
machines! A little shop that sells drinks, groups doing yoga, clean benches and
seating areas and a lovely man-made lake in the middle with little swan shaped
boats.
I feel so
lucky that I live close to such a gem. I’m looking forward to going roller
blading with Jori there, as the paths are perfectly smooth for roller blades,
bikes and scooters. And have barbeques and picnics with friends, and take long
romantic walks.
