Isle of Dogs Training Run

With only a week left before the Windsor half marathon today was David's last long training run so we decided to do the Isle of Dogs loop twice, about 10 miles. I took my new bike so that I could take some photos (and not hold up Davids pace) although I think I can see the appeal of padded shorts now!

The route takes us around the wharf and the Thames so plenty of opportunities for photos. Heading towards Greenwich I snapped the The Royal Naval College Originally Greenwich Palace built by Henry VII then transformed by Henry VIII into a sophisticated royal residence.

The newly renovated Cutty Sark can once again be seen from the water and now resides in dry dock in Greenwich. The Cutty Sark is the most famous tea clipper ever built and one of only two to survive. The clipper was launched in 1869.

The O2 is always a spectacular site. If you look close at the photo you can see the Emirates Air Cable Car that now links the two sides of the river.

We also run past The Billingsgate Market famous for its fresh fish. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 4am - 9.30am so you need to be an early bird to shop at the 40+ merchants that set up each trading day.

My last photo today is one of the "beaches' along the Thames. Not that enticing I know but quite a fun concept to see a 'beach' in the middle of the city.

Happy running my friends.