Simply because...

[Oldfloss]

....I promised some forum friends that I would post this so they will recognise me at the HM tomorrow!

If they just look for the strange loopy looking person... that will be me Accompanied by my male entourage of course!!! Ha ha !!

This is my very, very favourite outfit..my first funky leggings and matching top... my big cap.. adorned with snail badge today.. and my lovely comfy socks.

I shall be wearing Team blue snail badge, courtesy of Runningroni ... all my other lovely snails will be there too courtesy of Dexy5 and aliboo70 xxx

Also thanks everyone for the massive support on here and in PMs. The love from you all will surely carry me along.

Many folk are running tomorrow in races all over the UK and beyond... we will run with them as we always do...!

PS

No replies necessary...

PPs

Yes davelinks they are the original one purple leg leggings! Just hoping they have not worn too thin at the rear!!

[MatildasPb Graduate10]

Replies not necessary but good luck Floss and hope it goes well.

Have fun

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to MatildasPb]

Thank you.. I shall float along the Trail tomorrow... x

[Glossy Graduate10]

You don’t need it but Good Luck!! I hope you have a wonderful time. I have enjoyed reading all of your posts Oldfloss, you’re so ready for this.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Glossy]

Thank you.. it has taken me a while to decide to do this..but I felt, as Bilbo Baggins would say.. "...ready for a new adventure".

[linda9389 Graduate10]

I DO like those leggings. You will look fab, you will feel fab and you will run fab!

Looking forward to running with you tomorrow. Good luck

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to linda9389]

Yeayayayya I love them.. and I really hope they do not wear out!!!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Love the colours! Pink and purple power 💕. Yippee 😻

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Embracing the colours... the Grey Snail has a rainbow shell ! x

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

You're amazing Floss 🤗 And you continue to inspire me, so thank you for that 🦋🏃‍♀️ Will be with you in spirit tomorrow 👊🙌🌸❤️🦋💫

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thanks you... next time you are up here, we will do a run along one of the Derbyshire Trails xx

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes, yes, yessss! Definitely 🤗 Xx

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Great get up Oldfloss. I love the way you are all parading your outfits. May the snails be with you.. 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌 and enjoy. 🥰

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

Tee hee! I shall have my brooch there too..... not sure where to pin it yet!!! x

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

I know you’re going to smash this HM tomorrow Floss, but good luck anyway! I hope you enjoy it, and I’ll be thinking of you from the IC. xx❤️❤️❤️🐌🐌🐌😊🏃‍♀️💥🍀

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to mountaindreamer]

Oh heck.. I do hope you are feeling a tad better.. it is horrid for you.. your runs are an inspiration to me... I need you back out there. It won't be a patch on your HM times..but I shall enjoy it! xx

[mountaindreamer Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks ❤️ Don’t worry, I’ll be back. I was allowed 2 slow 2k run/ walks on a treadmill this week, which didn’t go too badly. I’m keeping fit on the StairMaster and Elliptical Stepper, and getting better at pull-ups again now my wrist has recovered! 😂❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to mountaindreamer]

All sounding good..you'll be back soon!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Have a wonderful time! 🏃🏻‍♀️😊 So exciting! Enjoy every possible aspect. 🌸🌳🏞🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to over61andstilltrying]

I intend to, the whole ambience of it all... just hope the sun we had here today is there tomorrow Thank you!

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

Yes we need to reply and say good luck floss go get that HM!😊😆🏃🏃🏃🏃💪👍✔

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to aliboo70]

Ali..you don't..you're always there for me,always have been there for me..I'll do my best! Xxx

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10]

Good luck! You’ll be flying round! Not a snail in sight! ❤️ 🐌 (apart from that one!)

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Just me and my snails.. thank you.x

[18Windmill]

Looking forward to your run report!! Have a fantastic time and enjoy yourself. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🎉🎉

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to 18Windmill]

So many friends from the forum around.. It is going to be fun!

Thank youx

[Mollydex]

Love the leggings. Have a great run

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Mollydex]

They are great..I love 'em! Thanks x

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Great gear! Have fun, relax and enjoy - you will be amazing as always 😀👏. Looking forward to seeing a podium photo and reading your report. All the best.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to skysue16]

Ha haa.. Sue..it will be slow.. they will probably have dismantled the podium..but what is new.. So many awesome folk have done this before.. and been so helpful..I am just going to enjoy being part of it Thank you!!

PS

I love my old gear..it seemed only fitting to wear it! x

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Hiya Floss! Katnap, myself and the kittens shall wear our Team Snail badges in your honour tomorrow. All the best for your ‘slow and steady’ run. Looking forward to your race report! 👍👍👍👊🤗xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to TailChaser]

Yeayyyyyy..thanks feline family!!! Xxxx

[Wimborne]

Yay go Oldfloss. Happy HM running to you. Enjoy 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Wimborne]

Thanks you!

[misswobble Graduate10]

😃💪👍🏃‍♀️💥🌪⚡️🌟🏅🍰👊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to misswobble]

Xxx You'll be with me..🙃😉🏃‍♀️

[Runningroni Graduate10]

Go Floss. I thought about flat Floss and what you might wear. Snazzy. Enjoy your run.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Runningroni]

Thanks you x I have been practicing..although the 10K out has an incline...but downhill on the way back.

Team snail badge is on my tee shirt!

[Runningroni Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Not that you need it but good luck. Slow and steady all the way.

[lexi6 Graduate10]

All the very best for your HM Oldfloss. Xx 👍🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to lexi6]

Thanks you! Xxxx I intend having fun 😉

[Time_to_run]

🍀Good Luck🍀

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Time_to_run]

Thank you x

[quirkybee]

Oh Floss, I shall be thinking of you and running with you in my mind and if your rear wears thin, I shall be there putting an invisible seal on your bum 🤣🤣 you'll do us proud, rooting for you my lovely friend 😘😊👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to quirkybee]

Hee hee. I think it may hold up..otherwise folk will see my new pink Runderwear!! That will slow everyone down!

Thank You my friend xxx

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

😀😀Just so excited for you, lovely Oldfloss! Enjoy, go steady and come back safe!🙂x

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you so much..my lovely friend xxx

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10]

This has been a long time in the coming, but you are so ready for it! You will love it and we will all be cheering you along - either in real life or from across the seas.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

My friend..you've been with me all the way..I wasn't sure of doing this..but heck..I'm so glad I am..and the support and love I have had up to now has been overwhelming..

Thank you xxxx

[lardofale Graduate10]

Go girl!! Super proud of my inspirational lady, I'm ready with my cyber high five 😉👏xx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to lardofale]

Me too.. thank you..lovely man!

[molly1973]

Good luck! With you in spirit 👍👍

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to molly1973]

Thank you... x

[Coddfish Graduate10]

Good luck. I have only had the pleasure of running Monsal Trail once, lovely area.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Coddfish]

Thanks..it is very beautiful and the weather is going to be...sunny !

[Coddfish Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Should be lovely. The tunnels add to the atmosphere but made a right mess of my gps tracking !

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Coddfish]

I know... when we cycle it, it is the same!

The tunnels were icy a week or so ago.... freezing!

[Bridget007]

Go you! ... your messages of allowing me to go slow or slower were what made c25k achievable for me and made me feel like I could do anything ... good luck for tomorrow...not that you will need it ... snails really do rock 🐌 🐌 🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Bridget007]

We do... go you! And thank you! x

[MarkyD Graduate10]

Wishing you well Flossie, enjoy your run. Looking forward to your race report. Mx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to MarkyD]

Thanks M.. we've come along way ! xx

[Hidden]

Enjoy every moment Floss. May the sun shine on you. Soak up the atmosphere and listen to all the cheers (both real and virtual) as you glide along effortlessly.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

I love that image... thank you so much. I shall enjoy the whole experience

[Richard7 Graduate10]

Good luck Floss 👍👍

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Richard7]

Thanks Richard... hopefully I shall be running back, downhill towards the finish line waiving my arms around like a windmill...You know how I go a bit loopy on a downhill stretch! x

[Richard7 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

... and did you!? 😉

[LiisaM]

BEST!!! (No reply needed, just BEST!!!)

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to LiisaM]

Thank you my friend xxx

[CatMo13]

How exciting that HM sounds🌟 enjoy every minute old Floss! 🐌 rule 🙌

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to CatMo13]

I shall enjoy.. that is the main idea.. and the tunnels are very exciting at any time, let alone running through them! Thanksx

[Setters Graduate10]

Good luck

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Setters]

Thank you !

[Hidden]

Good luck Oldfloss. I am sure all your training will pay off and you will look cool in your jazzy lucky pants 👍

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

I will look jazzy, that's for sure.. and I will have fun and finish the run.. slow and steady...job done ! x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Hope it goes well today OF! Looking forward to all the race reports. There are loads of forum members doing HMs today it seems! How exciting! 👏👏👏

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks you..yes.. quite literally hundreds. all over the world too! The earth will shake!

I have calmed down a bit I was very overexcited... it is going to be sunny!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Fantastic! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️☀️ 😎 👊🎉👍💪

[JoP61 Graduate10]

Awesome outfit! Very best of luck and happy snailing! Have a great time. 👍👍👍💪🏃‍♀️😀

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to JoP61]

I intend to..snails love trails! Thanks!

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Good luck Floss!!! You’ll smash it - perfect weather, new kit, go you! 🐌🐌🐌🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Equi-geek]

Thanks you..the kit is really old..hoping it holds together! The sun is shining though today..so if I end up running in my Knicks.. it should be fine😉

[Rosy230973]

Wow! You are going to have an amazing run and it will be a wonderful experience. I wish my legs could run that far!

Have a great day.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Rosy230973]

Well..mine can..but only slowly 🙃 I intend having a lovely time..and with friends there..just perfect! Thank you x

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Oh yes! Sorry, I should have said ‘fave kit’ 🤭 looks like you are all set to have a brilliant day. Enjoy yourself 🥰

[poppypug Graduate10]

You will rock that outfit . Looking good Missus !

All the very best to you Darling Floss .

Good Luck , enjoy it ! 😀 xxx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Good morning Floss, the birds are singing and the sun is shining...

The day has dawned and you are ready!

Hope to see you before you set off...on your most exciting adventure, with friends by your side and your snail mascots reminding you to take it steady...you will be wonderful.

Enjoy it all, and we look forward to a very long ramble run report!.

Good luck dear friend😊xxxx

I think your outfit is perfect...

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Go Floss 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️We’ll all be there with you ..... xxx

[Cazza26 Graduate10]

Lovely day for it!! ☀️🏃‍♀️

Enjoy!

Good luck and we’ll look forward to your post-run report! 😀

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

Good luck OF! Will be thinking of you today, glorious weather down south, hope it's just as gorgeous for you xx

[davelinks Graduate10]

Have you melted already? 😁 Hope you had a good one, no doubt we'll get the full report in due course... 😉

[Biddy62 Graduate10]

Hope you enjoyed your run Oldfloss 😊

Look forward to hearing all about it in the forum 👍🏻👍🏻🏅

[roseabi]

I missed this 😊💗