Nettlestone Road & Trail run

[Frank-ntj]

I run the Nettlestone Road & Trail event today on the IOW, it was a small event but very well organised and a pleasure to take part in. This is what makes running for me very enjoyable, since I've started running I have met some very nice people and 3 of which I ran with today. Ali, Paul & Boz are lovely friendly people all met through c25k, what a great forum this is!

The run today was a 5 miler, through roads and trails which in places had few hills to tackle, some of the scenery was very nice but the part I most liked was the run along the Seaview beach, absolutely stunning! I finished the run in 48mins 23secs at a pace of 9.28mins/mile and very happy with my time. I think it must of helped being in Pauls slip stream pulling me along!

The run was well subscribed with runners and we were very lucky to have the sun come out just as the race started. When finished back at the school, there were bacon baps waiting for us and tea and coffee, what more could you ask for on a Sunday run, perfick! Well done to all you other runners taking part in events today or training! 😎

[poppypug Graduate10]

Aw Frank , what a lovely day you have had, sounds just perfect !

And running along the beach too, it just doesn't get better than that. Lovely post and lovely photo, more happy memories to treasure .

Well done on your time too - Excellent ! xxx

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

Thanks Chris, it was another lovely day. Hope your training continues to go well, you're going to smash that HM. 😎 xxx

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

Thank you so much Frank , yup I'm still plugging away ! Can't wait to get stuck into it ! xxx

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

brilliant result Frank! you are Mr speedy! lovely to see you again it was a lovely morning

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Bacon baps!!! Can't think of anything better after a run. Great time too.

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to ancientrunner]

Thanks AR, I know what a civilised way to end a run!b😎

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Lovely pic Frank - I saw Ali's earlier. Sounds like a great run, and as always, a fantastic time! ☺

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, it was a nice run and a good day. 😎

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10]

Sounds gorgeous, well done all of you! Yes this forum is da bizznezz innit?

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks Sarah, and the forum, you're right it's top drawer! 😎 x

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

I love the fact that I met so many lovely people here, and now we are Garmin Connections and friends on FaceBook too. Just doesn't leave much time for running after I've checked all my forums lol

[misswobble Graduate10]

That sounds lovely Frank! Well done you lot, you're a credit to the programme and the forum, so be proud of yourselves

Sounds like a stonkingly-good race that does. Bacon butties too. What could be finer. Hi Ali, Boz and Paul (waves). More BLING too!!!!! You got another rack yet Ali?

I hope you're all recovered today after your exertions x

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thank you missW, it was a nice day out and nice to catch up on things. Great forum this is! 😎 x

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

I've just read Ali's report and suggested she start a running club with you all. How lovely that you all run together so frequently and that's a fab time Frank! Well done to you. x

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP, our own running club that's an idea! It is nice to keep in touch and meet up now and then and catch up on how we're doing. It's this forum that's done it for me, I think it's brilliant. 😎 x

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

I agree Frank I think I'd struggle with my motivation if it wasn't for this place! We're very lucky x

[Noaky12 Graduate10]

Well done Mr speedy. It sounds like a great event with great company!

[Frank-ntj Graduate10]

Thank you Fiona, yes it was a lovely day. 😎