Bristol 10k Race for Life in the bag 💕

[cheekychipmunks]

I’m home and have just eaten my third 🍌 of the day. 😅

What a fun event. Every type of runner, walker, all ages, all abilities, all happy - and we were all a lot warmer than we’d been promised by our weather forecasters as it ended up being 21 degrees and sunny. (Nothing compared to yesterday thankfully). ☀️☀️☀️☀️ Still, I was 🍅🥵, and still am!

The course was 2 laps of the Downs, lots of it is my regular route, so I knew it well. No records broken today due to the sheer number of people on the route, but in true cheekychipmunks style I ran the lot. The vast majority of people around me were run/walking, so lots of leapfrogging happened! I’m not entirely sure it was a full 10k (Garmin said 9.45k), but it’s no biggie. I earned some money for a good cause and I got bling! 🏅

Next weekend is Leamington PR where I’m looking forward to meeting up with some VRBs. Running makes life good! ❤️❤️❤️

This evening we’re meeting all the kids for a slap up Mexican meal. I intend to eat the entire menu!

Happy running friends. 🏃‍♀️🏃

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Congratulations! 🍾🥂🏅🏃‍♀️🤸‍♂️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♂️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♂️👏🏻👍🌟 💥⚡️🎉😊

Enjoy your meal out and if you could pass some of that obvious on going joy of running over, I would be very grateful!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you over61. I do love it! I just find the while running community so friendly, unlike in other pastimes I’ve pursued over the years ❤️

[grumpyoldgirl]

That's what I like to see, a happy smiley face and some bling! Good job 👏👏

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks GOG! Fortunately the camera didn’t pick up exactly how 🍅 I was! I now have 2 blings, so I’m very happy! 🏅🏅

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Congratulations! Enjoy that well-earned Mexican meal.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

You’d better believe it Stephen. Reservation isn’t until 7:30 though ..... 😩😩😩

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Well done that runner 🏃‍♀️👏💪🏅

Nice looking bling Munks, enjoy your Mexican 😋

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP (I still love the name Munks btw 😅😅). I’m ravenous. Can’t wait for the Mexican! 👍👍👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

You look so happy in that photograph Cheeky, you deserve that lovely meal that you are looking forward to this evening. 😊 🏃 Nice bling. 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al, I was most certainly happy. It was a lovely event, a beautiful day for it - and getting bling for having a wonderful morning can’t be bad! 🏃‍♀️🏅👏

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

By the way Cheeky, last week at long last I went for a gait analysis and bought the recommended shoes, I posted a photo of them under the heading "Ya Beauties" I like the shoes and went a run with them this morning. I hope to run my first parkrun in them in two weeks. 😊 🏃

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Oooo exciting Al! I hope they give you many happy miles of running, and we look forward to your PR report in a couple of weeks! 😀🏃

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

👍 🏃

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Whoohoo! Great bling you have there, cheeky 😍 And a great pic. I've also been sprouting the 🍅 face post run, mid run, way way way post run 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

I know what you mean Sask. I seem to cook gently for several hours post run. I’m not a massive sweater as a rule, and I’ve read that can manifest itself in a redder face than some. That would explain my 🍅 colour! 🍅🍅🍅

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I never used to be much of a sweater, but that has changed, especially my hands, since my hysterectomy a few years ago. I'm shocked at how much my hands sweat but my face is still beat red 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Aren’t we charmers? 😅 I’m very happy we were all runners (apart from some poor family and friends) on the Park and Ride bus back to my car. We must have been a fragrant bunch - and poor bus driver! 😳

[Tartancat Graduate10]

Another 10k event Cheeky - you're getting good at these!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Tartancat]

It’s amazing TC, now that I’ve run beyond 10k in training, it felt nowhere near as daunting as the Bristol 10k in May - 10k is hopefully going to be the new 5k! 😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

There was never any doubt that you would do this cheekychipmunks. Well done for raising funds for such an excellent cause on such a warm day.

Enjoy your Mexican with the family tonight. You deserve it.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy, it was a really uplifting event, everyone there chattering away with big smiles on their faces. Mighty warm though! 🥵

Absolutely can’t wait for that Mexican! 😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I just saw him running in your direction, sombrero on his head, and a sol beer in his hand. Enjoy 😉

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

He was most welcome! 😅😅

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Sounds like you'll have a perfect end to a perfect day! Lovely smile and great bling - well done, especially in the sunshine and heat 🏅

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda, any health benefits of running 10k this morning will definitely be undone by the amount of Mexican food I intend upon eating later! 😅

The perfect kind of way to spend a Sunday really. ❤️

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Only the calories Cheeky, the rest of the benefits are yours to keep as well as the food

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

You’re so right Linda! ❤️

[Couchpotato2]

Yeah! Congratulations it’s a fun event isn’t it with a great atmosphere. Stop the bananas 🍌 and start the 🍾

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Yes it’s a fab event CP2. Such an amazing atmosphere. 💕💕

Ok, no more bananas. Pass the 🥂😀

[Couchpotato2 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Enjoy!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Sounds fab cheekychipmunks! Well done on running for such a great cause - and a lovely happy photo too!🙂🏅

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandra, it was a well attended event, full of enthusiastic runners and walkers, and everyone seemed to be having a great time! 🏃‍♀️🏃💕

[Dottie_D Graduate10]

Superb, well done. You deserve to eat lots now 😜.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dottie_D]

Ooo thanks Dottie, I’ll remember that while perusing the menu! 😅😅

[Hidden]

Well done Cheeky, glad the weather wasn’t as brutal as it was yesterday. More bling 🤩 and another 10k under the belt. So now you’re training for a half marathon and possibly the London Marathon 😮.. And it all started with “welcome to week one of couch to 5k” 😂 outstanding stuff. 👏

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I know, isn’t that the craziest thing clubberlang? Absolutely bonkers, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! 😀

[Crawlhome Graduate10]

Well done cheeky!! Sounds like a lovely friendly event. And well done on all your overtaking as well. Enjoy your family dinner 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Crawlhome]

Thanks CH, it was a blast, both the run and the family dinner - so much so that if I was asked to run W1R1 now, I couldn’t! 🐷🐷

[Tinker5393 Graduate10]

Well done ,great cause too. looking very happy. Enjoy the Mexican. 🍹🍹

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Tinker5393]

Thanks Tinker. The Mexican was delicious. I’ve just hauled myself back through the door, barely able to move! 😅🐷

[Wimborne]

Yay!!!! Bling time 😍. Another fabulous run for a fabulous cause Cheeky. Hope you evening was just as good.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

It was a fantastic day from beginning to end Wimborne. Such fun! 👏👏👏

As for our meal, what can I say? I’m stuffed and ate my body weight in delightful Mexican goodies! 😀😀

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Haaaay Cheeky!! Congratulations on the 10k bling!! Suits you!! 🤩🤩! Sounds like an awesome day!! ❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks Fabbo, it really was a fantastic event. Such a positive atmosphere, topped off by a magnificent meal with my hubby and 3 grown kids! It’s not often we’re all free at the same time. 😍😍

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Lovely photo and bling Cheeky. Great run and cause, congratulations on your race 👍👍👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Thanks so much Lexi. There was a great turnout, so hopefully a good amount of money was raised. 🏃‍♀️🏃💕

[Razouski]

Fantastic- lovely run report. I hope you enjoyed your Mexican meal with the family.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Thank you Razouski! I’m slightly ashamed how much I ate last night! We had a wonderful time - the perfect end to a great day! ❤️🏃‍♀️❤️

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done Cheeky! Sounds a lovely event for such a good cause👍🏅

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan, it was wonderful - a massive turnout and a great atmosphere! 😀

[Oldlady57]

Nice bling Cheeky!! Congrats o the 10k too. I’m dipping my toe into parkrun come Saturday, eeek 👍🏻

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldlady57]

Thanks OL! ❤️

Oh you’ll love PR, I’m convinced of it! It’s so easy to chat to people, there’s zero pressure as all abilities turn up, dogs, buggies, Giant Vegan Runners inflatable chickens (yep, and they overtook me one weekend too - the shame! 😩😩)

Can’t wait to hear how you get on! 👏👏👏

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Great run Cheeky and how lovely that you were able to top it off with an evening with all the family. See you on Saturday 😃😃😃

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

It was such a lovely day Sandie, and the family meal was the icing on the cake, and very welcome too! 😀

Looking forward to Saturday. I’m toying with bringing my dog - just need to see what the weather’s like. 🐕

[Runsome Graduate10]

Looks like a great run for a great cause I love the medal enjoy your pr 🏅😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Runsome]

It was Runsome, thanks, and PR should be a blast! 🏃‍♀️😀🏃‍♀️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Yey, well done cheekychipmunks , I did race for life in my other life (before running) but I walked it...i did it for mum who I did eventually lose to cancer but I was so proud of myself...and you should be too...j hope the Mexican meal was delicious?! Congratulations x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Aww Mummycav, so sorry about your mum. 💕 There were so many people there running for people they’d lost, it was poignant reading all their signs. The turnout was amazing, and I’d definitely do it again. I too felt proud to be able to contribute in a small way to the fantastic cause. 🏃‍♀️

Oh, and the Mexican meal barely touched the sides, it was delicious! 😅

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

I was in close proximity yesterday CC...passing through Temple Meads and Parkway on the way back oop north after holiday. Great run meal and family all in one day; doesn’t get any better. 😊🌵🌵

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Ahh fantastic BC. Hope you had a great time! You’re wise to avoid the M5. It was ok yesterday but it was nightmarish on Saturday. Took my son nearly 4 hours to get to Exeter from Bristol to visit his girlfriend .... 😳

Yes, I had an amazing day all round. A great run, followed by a mahoosive meal. Basically a perfect day! 😀

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

9 hours on a train doesn’t do much for flexibility though!! Just done a hardish 5k to limber up for 13k this week😬. All I can say about your son is it must be love😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

You definitely have a point there - gosh, 9 hours ...... 😳

And yes, he’s often in Exeter, so I think you’re right about the love bit! ❤️

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Well done. Hope you enjoyed your well deserved meal👍🏅🏃🏼‍♀️⚡️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

You’d better believe it Baddie, it hardly touched the sides! 😅

[Katnap Graduate10]

I get so behind sometimes! Well done Cheeky! Great to see you at Leamington today. I hope you and Floss got back home ON.

😺 Katnap 🐱