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Entered the Cowdray Park 5k with Taylor Beagle - I even got a free entry thanks to marshalling at that event a few weeks ago πŸ˜€

The weather was lovely as I drove over, but as I got closer the clouds started looming. I dithered about a bit at the bag check, trying to decide whether to take my cap or not (I only wear it when I need to keep the rain off my glasses) but finally opted to take it. Which is, of course, why the sun came out again. I kept it on for about half the course, but did eventually give in and carry it when my head got too hot and sweaty.

The scenery was as lovely as the weather turned out to be and the course was just as good. No huge hills, and enough change in running surfaces to make things interesting- a little bit of mud under the trees, some rough grass in a couple of fields and some really lovely springy turf along the edge of the polo pitch(?) - NB. I did not run on the actual playing area - when the tarmac path got a bit too hard under foot.

As I'd gone over on my own, it was nice to recognise a few faces from the previous event and have people recognise me too. πŸ˜€ Before the start I spotted a few canicrossers from the club geographically next door to ours, and even though I didn't know any of them I went over and introduced myself. One of them offered to run round with me, but ultimately she and her dog were just too fast for us (she finished 2nd out of the 5k women runners!) but I did manage to keep her in sight for most of the run.

I also managed to chat to a few other runners on my way round - a couple of whom, like me, were amazed to be out in front.

No official times as yet, but my Garmin had me at 33:06 which included a 'comfort break' for Taylor as well as her stopping for quite a big drink at one of the 10K water stations.

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Wow this is brilliant..L)

Go you... and what a super photograph!!

I wear this cap... no sweat!

amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01...

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Maddee_6333Graduate10β€’ in reply toOldfloss

Thanks Floss.

Don't know that I can justify £13 on a hat - Socks? Yes😜 Hat? Not so much - my one is a really cheap one from Decathlon.

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Sounds like a great run, with a wonderful 4 legged running partner. What a lovely picture of Taylor Beagle and some nice bling πŸ…

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Maddee_6333Graduate10β€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

It was a lovely run, and Taylor is getting better at getting into 'work' mode when we're running. πŸ™‚

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Lovely photo and super bling! A great time too, especially with your stops. Well done!

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Maddee_6333Graduate10β€’ in reply toAnniemurph

The bling is really nice - and I do love me an orange ribbon 😊

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Aw cute photo. She looks so proud πŸ™‚

Well done to both of you!

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Maddee_6333Graduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks!

She was such a superstar I was very proud of her :D

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Great photo of Taylor Beagle, so cute with her medal! Very well done, both of youπŸ˜€

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Maddee_6333Graduate10β€’ in reply toskysue16

She models it far better than I do 😜

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