Clive’s birthday run for Prostate Cancer Research

[Sandie1961]

Some of you have met my dear friend Clive. Well, on Friday he turned 60 and, rather than pig out and get drunk like normal people do, he decided to organise a 5k/10k celebration run for his running club (+interloper 😃) in aid of Prostate Cancer Research. I couldn’t miss this one so got up at stupid o’clock to walk the dog in the dark (my penance for getting Mr Sandie up to drive to the south of Leicester). As we arrived the rain stopped and the sun came out. There were about 40 of us in total. It was a circular run with a few undulations, a proper finish arch, bling and, best of all, bacon sarnies. My one year anniversary of my first 10k, I clicked over 1000km of running and got a PB of 1:02:17. To date, Clive has raised about £450 for his charity. All in all, a very good morning 😃😂😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

What a wonderful way to celebrate Clive’s 60th Sandie. Sounds like a fabulous morning, and hopefully well worth the early start! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃

Gosh you’re close to being sub 60 - so what with that and your regular sub 30 5ks, you are officially Sandie the Speed Demon! Well done you! 👍🏃‍♀️🎉

A very merry Christmas to you and your family, and here’s to more fun VRB meetups in 2020! (You need to sample Ashton Court for example!) 😅😅 xx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you dear Cheeky 😊It really was a fab morning. The only problem now is that the Squirrels want him to do it every year! Fundraising over £500 which is brilliant.

A sub 60 10k still feels some way off, if ever. HM first 😳😬

Have a wonderful Xmas, especially with your new little Cheeky chappy and here’s to many happy running miles and meet ups in 2020 xxx

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done for getting up early to run for such a good cause Sandie. What a brilliant thing for Clive to do on his 60th birthday too.

A very good time too young lady. I’m going back to training again after Christmas so just multiple parkruns for a while now.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy 😊 HM training starts in earnest after Xmas for me!

Wishing you and Stanley a wonderful Xmas. Looking forward to meeting up next year xxx

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

You too, enjoy having your son back home to spoil. 🎅🏼🤶🏻🥂🍾

We’ve signed up for the vitality 10 k in London in May 2020.

[damienair Administrator]

Happy Birthday to Clive. And congratulations to you on your new 10K PB. That’s great running. Wishing you a very happy Christmas, and happy running in 2020.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thanks Damien. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Xmas. Maybe our paths will cross at some point next year 🤞

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic fundraising run and well done on your new Pb and clocking 1000 km. must have been a wonderful atmosphere. Merry Christmas

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannytobe 😊 It was a very festive atmosphere and Clive was absolutely made up by the response. A merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄

[Katnap Graduate10]

Awesome! Pass on our congratulations to Clive as well! And have a great Xmas and all that 🎉🏃🏃🏃🎉

🎅🐱 Xmas Katnap 🐱🎅

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Thanks Katnap! A very happy Xmas to you, Tailchaser and the kittens. See you next year 😃😃

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Brilliant time and fantastic effort for a good cause Sandie. Great way to celebrate your 10k anniversary too. Mine falls on Boxing Day, but I won’t be beating my PB! Have a wonderful Christmas 😊 🎄 🏃‍♀️ 🚲

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks BC! As ever, never one to resist a challenge, Clive asked one of his club runners to keep an eye on me so I didn’t get lost and I used him as a pacer 😂 I’m doing a 5k virtual Turkey Trot on Boxing Day (for t-shirt and medal of course!).

A very happy Christmas to you and Mrs BC and hope to meet up in person in 2020 🎄😃

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I am making that a resolution Sandie! Last year was just really busy; on the look out for more me time next year!!

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Fabulous Sandie 😃 a great cause and one dear to me too. Well done to you and Mr Sandie 👍

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks Brian. It was a very special event. Have a great Christmas and stay warm! 🎄😃

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Thats a great celebration and a great cause. Well done on your 10K PB, that's impressive!

I have my first 10K race in a couple weeks time! x

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

You'll smash it. You are so committed x

[Hidden]

Well done, that sounds like a lovely thing to do and raising money. Your times are fantastic as well. 👋👋 Happy Christmas. 🌲🎅🏻

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊 Happy Christmas to you too 🎄

[Couchpotato2]

Happy birthday to Clive! And what a great initiative, sounds absolutely fantastic and well done for joining in

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

It was great!

Have a very happy Christmas 🎄