I wasn’t going to post, but I loved my run! 🏃‍♀️❤️🏃‍♀️❤️🏃‍♀️🐕

[cheekychipmunks]

I can’t resist, sorry guys. I don’t half post a lot on here, but I’m hoping you understand! 🙄 🤓

I loved my run this morning, I really did. I haven’t run Ashton Court since an ill-fated park vehicle interrupted run on a hot day back in the summer, where I was forced to walk twice to grab hold of the dog, resulting in me being unable to get going again on the hill. Believe me, you need to be in the zone to make it up. It threw me off my groove, and although I completed the run in the end, I was cross and have only been back there to walk since.

So today I thought my hill legs needed an outing. After all, they’re under orders to carry me round Lyme Park on Saturday. A PR with a higher difficulty rating than Ashton Court (500+ compared to 495 for AC) 😱

The weather was perfect. Grey and fairly cool. My legs didn’t tire anywhere near as much as in the past - although it’s obvious where the steepest part of the hill is! I’ve been 10 minutes plus on km 2 before!! My dog was able to run and snuffle unencumbered by park vehicles and I continued on past the PR turnaround to add an extra 2k to the run. It was amazing!

I laugh at this run as I get fake almost negative splits! The first km is always quicker than the second, but after the second one, it flattens out a little and ultimately goes downhill again! Hence “fake”!!

Loved it. A jolly toddle on Thursday, then Lyme Park, here we come! 🏃‍♀️🐕

Any more takers? There are quite a number of us meeting up if anyone else is interested (or bonkers! 😅)

[damienair Administrator]

Well done Cheeky. Great running. It’s fantastic when you have a great run and feel like your in the Zone. I did a lovely steady 10K yesterday and felt really comfortable and still managed a sub 1 hour time. Enjoy parkrun next weekend. I am looking forward to meeting you the following weekend in Eastville. I’m saving the first wearing of my milestone 50 T Shirt for that one.

Damien

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Aww brilliant Damien! I’ll be on PR number 42 when we meet! 👍

Yes, some runs just stay with you don’t they? Fantastic. 😀😀

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Great run for you today Cheeky, great time as well, if that had been 10K you would have ran it in around the same time as I ran 10K last Wednesday, sub 70 minutes. Have a good run at Lyme parkrun next Saturday, I'll be running my 7th at Dunfermline parkrun. 😊 🏃

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al! It was a brilliant run, one I felt did me loads of good. I’m looking forward to Saturday very much now! 😀

Enjoy Dunfermline. Another PB for you perhaps? 🤔 🏃‍♂️ 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I doubt if I'll be able to get a PB at Dunfermline, there is a hill that slows me down a little, perhaps at best time for there, maybe 31 something, but not under 30.55 that I got two weeks ago at the more flatter Drumpelliier parkrun.. 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

That would still be an amazing time though Al, PB or not. 😀👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Brilliant cheeky, despite what you say about being downhill, I’m still very impressed with the pace of your last 3km. That is not snail pace. You’ll do well at Lyme Park , you’ve built up strength in those legs at Ashton Court.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy, I do hope so! The first 800m are supposed to be the worst, but I’m taking comfort in the fact that AC’s hill is longer than that so I know I can (in theory) do it! 😩😅

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Great run Cheeky. You’ll do brilliantly on Saturday. You’ve got hill legs unlike me so I am fully expecting to have to catch up with you on the occasional flat bits 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie, I have strong hill legs, but they certainly aren’t fast. I could walk up quicker! I fully expect to be the one chasing you! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Great run - well done!🙂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, it felt great. 😀😀

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Superb job... that’s me not trying to keep up with you on Saturday 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Oh believe me I’m sure you will UNM! You haven’t seen this snail in action on hills! 🐌🐌🐌🐌

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

You didn’t see how long it took me to walk up there last time 🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Hahaha! But I bet you’d still be quicker than me even if you walked! I’d be quicker if I walked, but I’m a stubborn one and insist on running (if you can call what I do on hills running!) 🐌🐌

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Should be fun!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I can’t wait (can you tell?) 😅😅

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Just a little... but it’s hardly noticeable 🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Must try harder! 😆👏

[Runsome Graduate10]

Fun Run 😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Runsome]

Totally fun Runsome! I love runs like that. 👍😀

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Looks good Cheeky! Enjoy Lyme Park on Saturday.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan. It’ll be an unforgettable experience no matter how it goes! 😀

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I'm sure it'll be for the right reasons!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Yes I hope it’s for the right reasons too - it could easily be for the wrong ones I fear! 😅😅

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Never apologise for sharing a little bit of joy in this world.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

Oh what a lovely thing to say Stephen, thank you! It was joyful, so yes I’m glad I posted. 😀😀

[Stephen_UK Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Me too! Those kinds of runs are special.

[Deals1 Graduate10]

I love reading yr posts cheeky.... So don't stop

Great run and time 😀😀👌. A hill is still a hill and u were still in control of that run

Happy parkrun when it comes. 😀😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thanks so much Deals! I don’t half witter on, but I love running and can’t help telling anyone who’ll listen! My family have that perma-glazed expression. 🙄🙄

[Hidden]

Wow well done, very impressive! Enjoy Lyme Park.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Rainbow. I’ll enjoy Lyme Park no matter how I get on! VRB meet-ups are such fun. 😀

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I’m super impressed at the thought of you doing a Park Run at Lyme Park Cheeky! Last time I was there I was walking and those hills were a nightmare! But that was pre C25K so who knows , I might be able to do it without puffing now! Enjoy Saturday!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

I’m really looking forward to it OGR. I’ve been watching YouTube videos of the course, almost to the point that I know the route! 🤓 I’m preparing myself for those hills ..... I hope! 💪💪

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Where are we going for breakfast after Lyme Park? Let's get the important things sorted out!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Oh yes good point Baddie! We’ll deserve a big breakfast. 😋

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

I remember a very nice NT cafe when I was there . I think it’s close to where you start and finish

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Excellent! Thanks Dexy. 😀😀

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Great stuff cheeky, have a good time at Lyme Park 😘

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Thanks Jell, we’ll have a blast I know. 😀😀

[Windoze Graduate10]

Lovely read and a great run 😎🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😎

Have an awesome time at Lyme Park!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Windoze]

Thanks Windoze. Have you run it? 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[Windoze Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I haven't to be fair. Dont even know where it is 🤣🤣🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Windoze]

Cheshire. And I’m going up from Bristol! Talk about nuts! 😅😅

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Glad you were able to exorcise the demons of Ashton Court cheeky. That must be a really serious hill; grit your teeth and think"this must be doing me good" time! Hope the weather is a bit kinder for the weekend...but whatever, all will put into context with a good breakfast in great company.

I am thinking of having a period of posting restraint too; done quite a lot really and time to calm down a bit on the pursuit of PBs. Gentle 5k in the pouring rain today I feel! 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

It is a tough hill BC, but the reward is fabulous - views over Bristol and the knowledge that there’s a lovely 2.5k of downhill to look forward to. 😀

I often wonder if I post too much. I fully intend to only post about landmark runs or VRB meetups (lots of those recently!), but I find myself wanting to share all my runs! I don’t, obviously, but I post about more than I should, I simply love it so much! 🙄🙄😅

Good luck with the PBs. You’ll smash them I know! 👍

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

You carry on sharing CC, you are always so upbeat 😊👍👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I sometimes wonder if I should get a life! 🤦‍♀️ 😅

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Wonderful, a good run is such a boost, enjoy it 👍🏻😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Too right JoJo, thanks! 😀😀

[Run46 Graduate10]

I assume there were decent hills involved considering your pace changes 😁, well done on going back there and telling it who's boss! It's all looking rosy for Saturday 😊🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Oh yes Run46, Ashton Court parkrun is 2.5k up, 2.5k down. It’s pretty steep in places and it makes the less steep bits seem like a reprieve even though they’re definitely still uphill! I love running it actually. It’s a great sense of achievement and it’s hard not to make the turn at PR without an inane grin! 😅

I’m hoping it’ll help my Lyme Park experience! 🤞

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It certainly sounds like it will...got to love a good challenge, and that certainly sounds like a challenge!!!

Will look forward to seeing your 'I did it!' post 👍😊

[backintime Graduate10]

How nice to read

You had a great run, beat the bad memories and it looks like you might have flown at one point - fake or not, they are good splits

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

It’s such a lovely route BIT. I’ve only had the one bad run there, which luckily wasn’t during PR. It’s so hilly that one bad one is all it takes to put you off for a while! Still yesterday was ace! 👍👍

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Well, I’m in awe of your times, but it sounds like a great hill-training course. I love the description - give me those “fake” negative splits! I want them! 🤣🤣 Would keep me going back, that, even at a probable crawl on the uphill bits. 😄 Well done. But ‘fraid you’re no longer a true snail..,.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

We’ll see about the snail comment on Saturday GS! I suspect my herd will be out in all their glory, judging by the course description! 🐌🐌

Ashton Court is such a good workout. The carrot is the promise of the 2.5k downhill after you’ve slogged up - although I continued on further yesterday before turning. PR is simply up, turn, down! I love it! 👍😀

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Ha! That's one hell of a hill that's produced those perfect "fake" negative splits. 5k long and getting steeper every k, is it? That's a cheeky sprint if I ever saw a chipmunk

Actually, I've never seen a chipmunk, but you know what I mean. Classy stuff grandma!

Lyme Park is a total no-no (playing hockey the best excuse of many) but we are still hoping to get to Eastville the week after.

Onwards and downwards!! Northwards and westwards!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

Actually the PR route is 2.5k up, turn, 2.5k down. Yesterday I did 2.5k up, and ran on for an extra 1 flat km before turning, making 7k. It’s a great run and the promise of the long descent makes the pain of the hill worth it. You just have to try to avoid the inane grin (which I fail to do!) once you’ve reached the top! 🙄🙄

It would be awesome if you guys could make it to Eastville. The hill there is friendly compared to AC (and Lyme Park!)

😀😀😀

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

I love it when everything falls into place and you hit the zone. Enjoy your VRB meetup at parkrun this week. Can't wait to see the pictures!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Oh there’ll definitely be pictures Sask! We’ll need to take a before and after to see how we fared!! 😀😀

Yes, yesterday’s run was perfect. I was dubious because I haven’t run there for a while, but it shows how much stronger my legs are now! 💪🏃‍♀️👍

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

Keep posting - you keep me motivated!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Aww thank you, I’m glad my ramblings are of some help! 😀

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Thank you for sharing, great run and we like your posts! When is the next one? 😉

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

Thanks JaoJao, no doubt there’ll be another post from me at the weekend following our VRB meetup at Lyme Park! Mine won’t be the only one on the subject though, as there are a number of us going along! Should be fun. 😀😀

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Sounds awesome! Enjoy