I'm with @steevc, running in the mud is annoying! I love the countryside and the wide open views, but having to clean everything afterwards puts me off. I'm definitely a fair weather trail runner!
it was a matter of cramming things in
It can be hard to find time to fit everything in, and doing something is always better than doing nothing :-)
Cleaning? Do you actually clean your running shoes?
Damn, you're putting me to shame!
What!? Good God no.
I run on pavements/tarmac/roads to avoid having to clean my shoes
Thats what people mean by 'train smarter, not harder' isn't it? 😅