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Sandie1961Graduate10
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I admit, my lovely RBs, that I haven’t run for over a week. We’ve been away in the camper to Biarritz and the Pyrenees and, although I took my running gear with me, I never quite got round to going for a run. We did walk a long way though! Tomorrow, having got through the faff of getting a medical certificate, I am taking part in the inaugural Bergerac Intersport 10k for the glory of England. After eating and drinking probably rather more than I should over the past week, I am a little nervous 😬. Wish me luck. Full report tomorrow- hopefully with bling!

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TailChaserGraduate10

Oooh, looking forward to that Sandie! All the best for the run! Hope there’s more wine and good food afterwards 👍👍👍🏃🏼‍♀️👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Bon chance!!!!

Enjoy xxxx Looking forward to your report! Xx

Glad you got your certificat médicale Sandie. Bon courage 👍

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Yay, go Sandie! I have every confidence in you, and I bet the break has done you some good. You’ll be fresh as a daisy. 🏃‍♀️😀

Have a great run tomorrow and I can’t wait for your report! 👍👊🏃‍♀️👏😀

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Sandie1961Graduate10

😡😤😖 fuming! Just got an email from Bergerac Athletics Club to say the Mayor has cancelled the race. 12 hours before it was due to take place. Cost me £65 for the medical certificate they said I had to have as well as the entry fee and we changed our plans so I could take part. Grumble, mutter, grrrrr!

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Madge50Graduate10 in reply toSandie1961

Blimey that’s annoying........but you might have had a lucky escape....you should hear Curlygurly2 ’s adventures in a trail race in Cordes last week......and what did she get for her effort? a cable belt clip and a strange sort of poster of the area she’d just run.......I don’t think the french are known for giving out bling.......

You do wonder why, perhaps someone upset the mayor......they can be a bit fickle......and have power......

Don’t let it spoil your trip......get the wine out....😉🍷

Mx

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toMadge50

Wine uncorked and going down well 🍷 Apparently for reasons of security. I fail to see how they didn’t know that in advance. Got a nice t-shirt - might be worth a bit in the future as it celebrates an event that didn’t actually happen 😂

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O505kGraduate10 in reply toSandie1961

How frustrating, hope you enjoyed the extra wine. 🍷

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Best wishes. Enjoy and soak up the amazing atmosphere.

Ah no, just read down and see the event is canceled. Bummer. Enjoy the wine.😀

Damien

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply todamienair

They’ve cancelled it with 12 hours’ notice “for reasons of security”. I am livid and so disappointed I could cry 😢

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Aw Sandie, you were prepared to run for England and that counts!

Disappointing, but maybe a no pressure run instead will cheer you up.😊

Happy holidays😎xxx

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Dexy5Graduate10

Good luck Sandie, your first bit of French bling is on the way , I know it .

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toDexy5

It’s been cancelled for security reasons at 12 hours notice 😡😢

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toSandie1961

Pffff. Are you still drinking wine? We’ve just got back from a party🎈 🥳

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Dexy5Graduate10

Oh I’m behind the curve here. So sorry it’s not going to happen- have a lie in tomorrow instead .

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Grrr! How frustrating for you! I hope you find something else fun to do tomorrow to make up for the cancelled race.

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toSaskAlliecat

Like eat cake 🍰 and drink wine 🍷

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Exactly 😂!

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toSaskAlliecat

Got friends coming over - they were going to cheer me over the line, but now it’ll be a bit of showing them round and a nice dinner!

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KatnapGraduate10

Think of it as carb loading and tapering. You'll do your country proud 😁

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grumpyoldgirl

Aaargh, how disappointing! And frustrating. Go and run round and round the mayor's office for half an hour or so. That'll show them.

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grumpyoldgirl in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Or just put another glass 🍷

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