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Bristol 10k Race for Life in the bag ๐Ÿ’•

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Iโ€™m home and have just eaten my third ๐ŸŒ of the day. ๐Ÿ˜…

What a fun event. Every type of runner, walker, all ages, all abilities, all happy - and we were all a lot warmer than weโ€™d been promised by our weather forecasters as it ended up being 21 degrees and sunny. (Nothing compared to yesterday thankfully). โ˜€๏ธโ˜€๏ธโ˜€๏ธโ˜€๏ธ Still, I was ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅต, 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! Iโ€™m not entirely sure it was a full 10k (Garmin said 9.45k), but itโ€™s no biggie. I earned some money for a good cause and I got bling! ๐Ÿ…

Next weekend is Leamington PR where Iโ€™m looking forward to meeting up with some VRBs. Running makes life good! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

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

Happy running friends. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Congratulations! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿ…๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ’ฅโšก๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ˜Š

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

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

Thank you over61. I do love it! I just find the while running community so friendly, unlike in other pastimes Iโ€™ve pursued over the years โค๏ธ

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grumpyoldgirl

That's what I like to see, a happy smiley face and some bling! Good job ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Thanks GOG! Fortunately the camera didnโ€™t pick up exactly how ๐Ÿ… I was! I now have 2 blings, so Iโ€™m very happy! ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ…

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Stephen_UKGraduate10

Congratulations! Enjoy that well-earned Mexican meal.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toStephen_UK

Youโ€™d better believe it Stephen. Reservation isnโ€™t until 7:30 though ..... ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Well done that runner ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ…

Nice looking bling Munks, enjoy your Mexican ๐Ÿ˜‹

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks IP (I still love the name Munks btw ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…). Iโ€™m ravenous. Canโ€™t wait for the Mexican! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

You look so happy in that photograph Cheeky, you deserve that lovely meal that you are looking forward to this evening. ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿƒ Nice bling. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAlMorr

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 canโ€™t be bad! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‘

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

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. ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿƒ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toAlMorr

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! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒ

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿƒ

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Whoohoo! Great bling you have there, cheeky ๐Ÿ˜ And a great pic. I've also been sprouting the ๐Ÿ… face post run, mid run, way way way post run ๐Ÿ˜‚

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSaskAlliecat

I know what you mean Sask. I seem to cook gently for several hours post run. Iโ€™m not a massive sweater as a rule, and Iโ€™ve read that can manifest itself in a redder face than some. That would explain my ๐Ÿ… colour! ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ…

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

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 ๐Ÿ˜‚

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSaskAlliecat

Arenโ€™t we charmers? ๐Ÿ˜… Iโ€™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! ๐Ÿ˜ณ

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TartancatGraduate10

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

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toTartancat

Itโ€™s amazing TC, now that Iโ€™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! ๐Ÿ˜€

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Dexy5Graduate10

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.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

Thanks Dexy, it was a really uplifting event, everyone there chattering away with big smiles on their faces. Mighty warm though! ๐Ÿฅต

Absolutely canโ€™t wait for that Mexican! ๐Ÿ˜€

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

I just saw him running in your direction, sombrero on his head, and a sol beer in his hand. Enjoy ๐Ÿ˜‰

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

He was most welcome! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…

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linda9389Graduate10

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 ๐Ÿ…

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply tolinda9389

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! ๐Ÿ˜…

The perfect kind of way to spend a Sunday really. โค๏ธ

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linda9389Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

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

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Youโ€™re so right Linda! โค๏ธ

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Couchpotato2

Yeah! Congratulations:-) itโ€™s a fun event isnโ€™t it with a great atmosphere. Stop the bananas ๐ŸŒ and start the ๐Ÿพ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toCouchpotato2

Yes itโ€™s a fab event CP2. Such an amazing atmosphere. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•

Ok, no more bananas. Pass the ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿ˜€

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Couchpotato2โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Enjoy!

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Sounds fab cheekychipmunks! Well done on running for such a great cause - and a lovely happy photo too!๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ…

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandraj39

Thank you Sandra, it was a well attended event, full of enthusiastic runners and walkers, and everyone seemed to be having a great time! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’•

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Dottie_DGraduate10

Superb, well done. You deserve to eat lots now ๐Ÿ˜œ.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDottie_D

Ooo thanks Dottie, Iโ€™ll remember that while perusing the menu! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…

Well done Cheeky, glad the weather wasnโ€™t as brutal as it was yesterday. More bling ๐Ÿคฉ and another 10k under the belt. So now youโ€™re training for a half marathon and possibly the London Marathon ๐Ÿ˜ฎ.. And it all started with โ€œwelcome to week one of couch to 5kโ€ ๐Ÿ˜‚ outstanding stuff. ๐Ÿ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

I know, isnโ€™t that the craziest thing clubberlang? Absolutely bonkers, but I wouldnโ€™t have it any other way! ๐Ÿ˜€

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CrawlhomeGraduate10

Well done cheeky!! Sounds like a lovely friendly event. And well done on all your overtaking as well. Enjoy your family dinner ๐Ÿ˜Š

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toCrawlhome

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 couldnโ€™t! ๐Ÿท๐Ÿท

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Tinker5393Graduate10

Well done ,great cause too. looking very happy. Enjoy the Mexican. ๐Ÿน๐Ÿน

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toTinker5393

Thanks Tinker. The Mexican was delicious. Iโ€™ve just hauled myself back through the door, barely able to move! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿท

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Wimborne

Yay!!!! Bling time ๐Ÿ˜. Another fabulous run for a fabulous cause Cheeky. Hope you evening was just as good.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toWimborne

It was a fantastic day from beginning to end Wimborne. Such fun! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

As for our meal, what can I say? Iโ€™m stuffed and ate my body weight in delightful Mexican goodies! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

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Fabulous450Graduate10

Haaaay Cheeky!! Congratulations on the 10k bling!! Suits you!! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ! Sounds like an awesome day!! โค๏ธ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toFabulous450

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! Itโ€™s not often weโ€™re all free at the same time. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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lexi6Graduate10

Lovely photo and bling Cheeky. Great run and cause, congratulations on your race ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply tolexi6

Thanks so much Lexi. There was a great turnout, so hopefully a good amount of money was raised. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’•

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Razouski

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

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toRazouski

Thank you Razouski! Iโ€™m slightly ashamed how much I ate last night! We had a wonderful time - the perfect end to a great day! โค๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธโค๏ธ

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JonathanPGraduate10

Well done Cheeky! Sounds a lovely event for such a good cause๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ…

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toJonathanP

Thanks Jonathan, it was wonderful - a massive turnout and a great atmosphere! ๐Ÿ˜€

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Oldlady57

Nice bling Cheeky!! Congrats o the 10k too. Iโ€™m dipping my toe into parkrun come Saturday, eeek ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toOldlady57

Thanks OL! โค๏ธ

Oh youโ€™ll love PR, Iโ€™m convinced of it! Itโ€™s so easy to chat to people, thereโ€™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! ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜ฉ)

Canโ€™t wait to hear how you get on! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Sandie1961Graduate10

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 ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

It was such a lovely day Sandie, and the family meal was the icing on the cake, and very welcome too! ๐Ÿ˜€

Looking forward to Saturday. Iโ€™m toying with bringing my dog - just need to see what the weatherโ€™s like. ๐Ÿ•

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RunsomeGraduate10

Looks like a great run for a great cause I love the medal enjoy your pr ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ˜€

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toRunsome

It was Runsome, thanks, and PR should be a blast! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

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

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toMummycav

Aww Mummycav, so sorry about your mum. ๐Ÿ’• There were so many people there running for people theyโ€™d lost, it was poignant reading all their signs. The turnout was amazing, and Iโ€™d definitely do it again. I too felt proud to be able to contribute in a small way to the fantastic cause. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Oh, and the Mexican meal barely touched the sides, it was delicious! ๐Ÿ˜…

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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; doesnโ€™t get any better. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒต๐ŸŒต

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Ahh fantastic BC. Hope you had a great time! Youโ€™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 .... ๐Ÿ˜ณ

Yes, I had an amazing day all round. A great run, followed by a mahoosive meal. Basically a perfect day! ๐Ÿ˜€

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

9 hours on a train doesnโ€™t do much for flexibility though!! Just done a hardish 5k to limber up for 13k this week๐Ÿ˜ฌ. All I can say about your son is it must be love๐Ÿ˜Š

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

You definitely have a point there - gosh, 9 hours ...... ๐Ÿ˜ณ

And yes, heโ€™s often in Exeter, so I think youโ€™re right about the love bit! โค๏ธ

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Well done. Hope you enjoyed your well deserved meal๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ…๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธโšก๏ธ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toBaddieThePirate

Youโ€™d better believe it Baddie, it hardly touched the sides! ๐Ÿ˜…

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KatnapGraduate10

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

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