Its A Run Day, No Way (ooh! maybe after though)

[lexi6]

Its a run day, tis my birthday and I’m feeling lucky to be here to celebrate another one. Flippin freezing, but the sun is shining, chores done and I’m off. Usual track beside the railway line (yawns) but a little different because of thoughts of long awaited adventures beckoning. Its 4 years since I had the sad task of bringing my Mum and Dad’s ashes back to the UK where they and me were born, emigrating to NZ when I was 10. A promise of a pony, waiting in NZ, (like I had a choice to go) still waiting Mum? 🐴

Ashes scattered in the Lake District and the park opposite the house where my Mum was born and a promise I had made to Dad. His “Auld Country” is going to welcome him home very soon. He would have been back 2 years ago but positive test results and an urgent op meant two days prior to travel, the trip was cancelled. Two years ago, I couldn’t run 5k, never mind 10, so who’d have thought I’d be choosing accommodation near to parkruns 😂 I have 6 whole Saturdays in the UK to be a parkrun tourist and run alongside canals and through parks, thanks to reading all your vivid descriptions here I just can’t wait. The tailwalkers at Preston, Wilmslow and Enniskillen will have a new companion (you runners are so fast)

Missed 2 weeks of posts on here, no chance to catch up, don’t they disappear fast? Lovely, positive, you always do really well, descriptive post Oldfloss, good luck for Saturday. I did some more miles in the Strava run to the moon challenge, don’t think I’ll catch the leader on 690 miles 🤣 but thank you Bluedbirdrunner 💐 I am back on track even ran 4 days last week! Happy running everyone. X

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Happy birthday Lexi!! 🥂🍾🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽! Lovely post of remembrance & achievements! 🥰 Have an amazing time on your Parkrun tour!! ❤️❤️

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks Fab, very excited and not least to catch up with family too. X

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Happy birthday Lexi! What lovely poignant memories to take with you on your chilly run today. ❤️🏃‍♀️

It’ll be lovely welcoming you back to the UK. Unfortunately too far for me to join you on any of those PR’s, but no doubt you’ll be posting pics! 😀🏃‍♀️👍

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky I promise pics and hopefully some sunshine, 😎 golly haven’t you had some rain.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Yes we certainly have! It was more like autumn last week. Hopefully it’ll be nice when you’re over. 🤞🤞🤞

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I’ve put my order in already for brilliant sunshine!

[alisonx Graduate10]

Happy Birthday Lexi 🥂🍾

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to alisonx]

Thanks Alison, I did imbibe a little, but a short run today should clear the head. 😎

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Enjoy your trip, Lexi, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 😃🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️

[Deals1 Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

mountaindreamer good to see you on here again (unless I've missed posts, which is very possible!) hope you are well

[mountaindreamer Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

I’m good thanks, Deals, hope you’re doing ok too. Just had to stick to run/ walking intervals due to ankle issues, so find it easier to time those indoors on a treadmill. (I don’t bother with my Garmin or Strava for that.) I finally have permission to do one of this week’s 3 runs without walking bits, so will hopefully pop back up again! ❤️

[Deals1 Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Ahh ok

Sorry to hear u have had a few issues.fingers 🤞

Sounds like improving though, so that's good to hear.

Keep following Yr orders 👍 and hopefully b back on track soon x

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thanks MD, looking forward to it, perhaps not the plane journey though, could we live any further away? Still watching some movies onboard will be great. 👍

[backintime Graduate10]

Happy birthday !

Sorry it's a mixed emotion day

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Thanks backintime, I’m so happy that my parents’ journey will then be complete.

[Deals1 Graduate10]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

lovely post

enjoy your parkruns and time in blightly

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals, am counting down the weeks and being careful doing slow and steady runs, not a time for the IC.

[Saartjie Graduate10]

Happy birthday Lexi! 🥳 Let me know when you are doing Wilmslow...I might join you 🤗

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

Thanks Saartjie. Oh Wow! I’ll be in Wilmslow for 21 September! fingers crossed you can make it as it will be brilliant to meet you

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Sorry only seen this now! Will put the 21st in my diary...would be great to meet you x

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

Fantastic 👍 x

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Happy Birthday Lexi 🎈🎉🍾🙂 Such a poignant visit for you.

Have a great time at all the parkruns and I hope the weather improves for you 🤗

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP I’m so glad to be able to do this for Dad finally. I’ve just read your post and as I have my dentist appointment (gulp) on Monday, I might go visit your magical place too, it sounds very calming. 🙂

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Enjoy the magical place, just think of your most gorgeous run 🏃‍♀️🤗

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Happy...happy Birthday!! Xxx What evocative memories..

Have a super PR tour...it will be nice to have you back xx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you OF. Its going to be wonderful 🥰 xx

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Many happy returns of the day Lexi 🤗🎂🎁

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Thanks Jell, it was a lovely day. 👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Happy birthday lexi, and I hope you have a wonderful trip to UK . It will bring back memories of your parents , but you can relax knowing that your Dad is back where he wanted to be. You have been through so much over the last few years and I’m glad that life is now treating you better. You are going to have so much fun with your parkruns. Maybe you should order yourself the new apricot parkrun tourist top, as a birthday present.

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Aww! Thanks Dexy. Must admit I was looking at those tops hhmmm! There’s a thought. 👍

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Happy belated birthday Lexi - enjoy your trip and those parkruns.👍😀

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Thanks Jonathan, ran a 5km today to cover the birthday food and drinks but we’re off out again shortly so maybe another 5 on Sunday. 🎉🤢 5kms have become a little irregular since winter hit, but its a few more weeks before we leave and I don’t want to let the team down. Can’t wait for parkruns. 🏃‍♀️

[Wimborne]

Happy belated birthday Lexi. Loved the fact you have got PR sorted already. A true runner. Wishing you a fabulous time back here.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Thanks Wimborne, the UK is still home, even after most of my adult years have been spent in NZ. Will make a lovely change to be in the same hemisphere.

[grumpyoldgirl]

Another belated birthday greeting, 🍾🎂 Hope your visit is everything you wish it to be 😊 x

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you, Gog, think its going to be amazing. 👍