Bulls

I had the X-Ray today which I, the doctor, the physio and everyone really knew would show nothing but the doctor wouldnt let me have the MRI till I had the X-Ray first so i had to do it. It showed nothing wrong so I suppose at least we can rule that out. I know people will say it is just Plantar Faciitis but the physio wants to know if there is any and to what extent the damage so she can treat knowing there's not something else in there which is causing the busra to flare up. I am prepared to stop running if the MRI shows damage and I will plan training with the bike and aqua jogging for a month and let it clear up, the reason I am trying to keep running is so that I dont wait say 5 weeks for all this and then they get the results and say 'this is what you need to do' already missing a lot of time.

Anyway in my 'jogging' I recently told you about the 'Bulls' that scare me which I havnt seen on the dunes before so I did some research and have found this for you all......

The oldest registered breed of cattle have been brought in at Kenfig NNR to help control the spread of scrub, brambles and other rank vegetation. 20 Highland cows will spend the spring, summer and autumn on the northern dunes rearing their young calves. The breed that originates from the Highlands of Scotland have a reputation as a very tough animal that can thrive on poor quality vegetation and in all weathers. They are widely used on nature reserves as a habitat management tool. The Highlanders will be joined by 30 or so conventional cows later in the spring.

The breed is unusual in that it does not have a layer of fat under the skin to keep warm, instead two layers of hair do the job. Inner insulating hair keeps the animal warm and a thick long outer coat keeps out the wind and rain. The lack of fat in the meat makes this animal popular as a healthier beef option.

The long horns give the animals a fearsome appearance but these tough little animals have a gentle nature. The horns are used to beat back brambles and scrub while feeding. Cows with young calves may become agressive if they feel threatedned. If a dog is chased by a cow, owners should keep away from their dog or they may be chased too!

I can tell you now that when I first ran around a dune and was faced with one I moved quicker than I have for a while! I have sort of got used to them even though I do have a bit of a fear of cows although I still go out of my way to run around them rather than straight through the pack!

Thats it for wildlife this week on RunnersLife.

Simx