What’s 2 extra km on a beautiful day like today? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks]

Now this is what I call running weather! ☀️☀️☀️

I’ve had some lovely “fast” runs recently and have chalked up a few PB’s, but today’s run wasn’t about speed - it was about pootling about on the trails. 🐕😀🏃‍♀️

It was chilly first thing, so on popped the trail shoes, the long sleeved top, running jacket and gloves, and sunglasses (yay, it’s been a while! 😎). The jacket came off during my warmup walk. Off I trotted, with the aim of doing an easy 4k. 🏃‍♀️

After hating the first few minutes more than words can say (such a shame that happens isn’t it?), I got into my stride - up hills, down hills, flat bits, more hills. It was amazing. 😍 My pace was slow, as I’d intended, and I heard Garmin buzz at 4k. I wasn’t ready to stop yet - I went for 5k. Buzz. Nope, still not ready to stop - so 6k clocked up and I could have continued, but I was getting hungry, so I thought I’d better head home.

I walked back to the car grinning inanely. Happy me, happy dog. What a lovely run! I hope you all have the sun where you are. What a difference it makes, whether it’s warm or chilly. ☀️☀️

Next up - Southampton Common PR on Saturday! Sooo excited to meet some fantastic VRB’s! 😆🏃‍♀️👍🏃❤️

[Tartancat Graduate10]

Now THAT is what it's all about! Running in the sunshine for the sheer enjoyment of it. You've got it sussed Cheeky!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Tartancat]

Isn’t it just TC? I used to see people running and wonder why on earth they bothered. I now know! ❤️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Super! It is so nice to go out with a little target, no pressure, and then exceed it. Beautiful sunny day in the .Peak District, but washing day for me (ran yesterday in the cold wind). Have a lovely time all of you at the big Parkrun Meet Up, and don't forget we all want a full report and the obligatory photo please!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

I think you will be getting so many posts and photos that we’ll bore you all to death on Saturday Baddie. It is exciting though. Only 17 mile away for us so hats off to everyone else who is getting up at cracksparrow. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎩🧢⛑

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

It’s 65 miles for me, but it’ll take me about 2 hours as there’s no proper direct route. I don’t mind. I enjoy driving (lucky really!) and the lure of a PR with VRBs will make the early start worthwhile! 👍😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks Baddie, it’s turning into one of my favourite routes as it’s so flexible as regards time/distance/terrain. Love it! ❤️

Hopefully there will be a central-ish PR that more VRB’s can all attend. 🤞🏃‍♀️🏃🤞

Enjoy the sunshine! ☀️☀️

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

That run looks like UTS on Monday, running in every direction possible. Enjoy the day off tomorrow cheekychipmunks and see you soon.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Haha, yes I was constantly looping back on myself, and deciding at the last moment which trail to take! Marvelous! 😍

Enjoy your rest day (and physio appointment?) too Dexy. 😀👍

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Looks like a lot of fun! Sunshine.....hitting the trails.....what more coule a runner as for ☺️?

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

I’m such a trail fan now Sask. Your posts have definitely helped inspire me! 🏃‍♀️😀

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yay! I'm glad 😊. I just love hitting the trails so much, I think everybody should do it 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Yep. Definitely agree with that! 👊😀

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Sounds like a most enjoyable run cheekychipmunks... its so pretty out there now spring had sprung! A very good distance in your bank too..😊

Have a blast at your Parkrun this Saturday!😊xxx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks BBR, yes this time of year is made for us runners. Soon we’ll be grumbling about being too hot after having been too cold for so long - so let’s enjoy spring! 😍☀️

Saturday should be amazing! 👏👏

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Awesome! Glad you had a fab run! Enjoy the Parkrun

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Equi-geek]

Thanks Equi, it was lovely today and I’m so looking forward to Saturday! 🏃‍♀️🏃👍

[Tinker5393 Graduate10]

Go you 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️I had a lovely 6k on Tuesday, so much so that I signed up for ju ju plan , I done it now eek 😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Tinker5393]

Brilliant Tinker! Well done on signing up for the Magic 10 - you won’t regret it, I’m doing it for a 4th time! 😀👍

[Tinker5393 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

If I make it 🤞that sounds like a great way to keep up the momento. Watch this space.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Tinker5393]

Its a fabulous plan and very flexible. It’s also nice sharing with everyone doing it on here and keeping each other accountable.😀 Hope you enjoy it!👍

[ktsok]

That sounds great. It’s such a lovely feeling when you can just keep running; particularly when those days of staring at the phone/watch for the moment you can stop are so vivid! Magic, well done x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to ktsok]

You’re right ktsok, it does make a change from wishing the run was over! The sunshine definitely helped, as that route is elevated and can be super cold/windy. Today it was perfect. ❤️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Sounds like a lovely run Cheeky. Although the weather is chilly, the sunshine is gorgeous and every day the trees get greener and more blossom appears, which just lifts the spirits. Can’t wait to see you in Southampton - we’re going tomorrow and staying in the camper, otherwise we’d have had to be up at 4.00am! 😃😃😃

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I’m so glad you’re coming on Saturday Sandie! What fun putting faces to all our user names! I’ll be leaving home around 6am. I don’t mind for exciting things like that - and holidays of course! See you very soon! 😀😀❤️

[UpTheStanley Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

We? Another runner?

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

Unfortunately not - dog minder, photographer, chairs in cafe reserver maybe 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

A very useful addition nonetheless! 👍😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yes an extra person to cheer us in is always welcome.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Best kind of run! 👍😁✊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Most definitely! 😀👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Lovely...lovely...Nothing like a pootle...just because! Happy running xx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss. Pootling in the sunshine is the best! ❤️🏃‍♀️☀️

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Sounds lovely, and wearing sunglasses too😎, I have just got some running sunglasses, they are nearly as bright as the sun themselves 🌞, I'm looking forward to being able to try them out, another couple of weeks of rest and anti inflammatories should see me out and about again.

I hope you have a great time in Southampton. 😘

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Aww thanks Jell, I hope things are looking up for you? The weather will nicer still when you’re back out again. And you can wear your new sunnies! 😎❤️🏃‍♀️

Mine are new too. I treated myself to some Oakley 2.0 Half Jackets. I’ve always loved Oakleys, but my non-sporty pair are useless for running in as they slide down my nose - and it’s sooo annoying having to keep shoving them up all the time. Amazon had the Half Jackets on sale. Had to be done. Smart phones have a lot to answer for! 🙄🙄😅

Take care! ❤️

[Jell6 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

What would we do without Amazon?!

Mine are bright orange, never heard of the make (Sunwise)

I'm sure I'll be back out soon, I did try, it did not help my neck and shoulder. I have been walking a lot though.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Keeping everything crossed for your continued speedy recovery Jell. 🤞🤞 I’m sure walking will be helping. 😎

[molly1973]

The perfect run!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to molly1973]

Absolutely Molly! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Yes that sunshine while its just the right side of chilly makes for a perfect run, I think😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Totally agree Jonathan! 😀☀️😎

[grumpyoldgirl]

Sounds absolutely joyous cheeky, that lovely sunshine tempting runners out in all their finery like, um, butterflies? 🦋 Or particularly bright 🐌🐌🐌 in my case 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Definitely joyous GOG. I could have continued on. 😀

I took some snails with me today. They enjoyed their outing and let me enjoy the sunshine and scenery. 🏃‍♀️ 🐌 ☀️

[Katnap Graduate10]

Woohoo! Great run! 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Certainly was Katnap! All primed ready for Southampton now! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏃🏃

[lardofale Graduate10]

Great work! That looks fun 😁 Enjoy the Parkrun, life is good hey?! 👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to lardofale]

Oh yes Iardofale, life certainly is good. Running helps keep it that way, and I wish I’d started years ago! 😀🏃‍♀️🏃👍

[Pianism Graduate10]

That sounds like a fantastic run - well done.

I hope everything goes well for the parkrun meet - you will have a great time.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

It was a delightful run Pianism. I intend to run there regularly this summer. The sunrises up there are phenomenal. 😍

Southampton is promising to be a blast. Can’t wait! 😅

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

"I walked back to the car grinning inanely." Wonderful! Have a grand time on Saturday!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Running does that to me over61! Spontaneous solo grinning, punching the air, “yesssses” to name a few! Love it! 😅

Looking forward to tomorrow too. 👏👏

[Crawlhome Graduate10]

What a wonderful run cheeky, the sunshine has been beautiful here too. I decided my weds run was the optimal running temp, about 12 degrees, yesterday was a little chillier here but still lovely.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Crawlhome]

It’s the best running weather isn’t it CH? 😀☀️❤️ It’ll soon be too hot - but I refuse to grumble about that after all the wind and rain we had earlier in the year.

Happy running to you! 😀

[Runsome Graduate10]

Hi CC that’s what makes it all worth while have a great PR 😀👍