What have I just done?

[Beachcomber66]

Christmas Eve is usually a quiet time in the BC household. Wrapping of last minute presents (everything I buy!!), eating the odd mince pie and savouring the smell of various delicacies cooking in the kitchen. A period of comparative peace before people emerge over the next couple of days, wanting to be fed and entertained. They are all welcome of course, but the pre Christmas anticipation is a special time.

I was reflecting on my running year which started with a first 10k last Boxing Day and gathered pace with a 10 mile and then a HM run and my first 10k race. It is ending well too, with my first run with my younger son yesterday, up the hills to give him something new to contend with. So all was well in my corner of the world.

Then my serenity was disturbed by a thought. I had made a commitment to sign up to a 2020 race in the Deep South where VRBs may be running. This was promoted by Dexy5 . Before I knew it, after a brief consultation with Mrs BC, I had signed up for the Vitality 10000 on 25 May. My fingers did the job with minimum input from my brain. Hence the "what have I just done?" title! I haven't remotely thought it through, except that I know that I will not be on holiday!! It would be really great to see VRB's there though! It will be two days after my second runniversary, so the timing is good. Christmas greetings to all. 🎅

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Oh yessss BC, I’ve entered the London Vitality 10000 too! How exciting - we must all arrange a VRB meetup somehow! 👏👏👏

Hope you and the whole BC family have a wonderful Christmas, and happy running in 2020. 🎄👍

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks CC. Happy Christmas and New Year to you and yours! Great that you are running it too. After making a resolution I had to deliver! I just decided to book it rather than think about it! 😊

[Gran4z Graduate10]

It's amazing what our fingers do...I find mine do that too! I'm doing a virtual race in March, then the Brighton 10k in April. I'm sure my brain thinks that's really mad!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Gran4z]

I am entering the Great North Run ballot too. My mental get out is that I may very well not be successful in securing a place, so no panic yet!

[Gran4z Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I entered the ballot for the London marathon 😂, didn't get in - phew!! Did get the lovely warm winter top so worth it! Happy Christmas to you and yours 🎄🎄🎄

[Goforitmama Graduate10]

Oh dear, I get the same problem with my mouth after my 2nd cider. It goes and says things without engaging the brain.

I’m sure you will be great on your challenge and will love it. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Wow Beachcomber66, I threw out the bait and you snatched it! That is great news and UTS and I are so pleased. We will discuss arrangements by PM in 2020. I winder who else will do it?.

We are spending our first Christmas Eve with just the two of us, before meeting family tomorrow . Have a great time with your family. And happy runny new year.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Nice bit of angling! I decided that it was time to just go for it and leave th thinking until later. Cheeky is signed up so we have a flying start. As you say details can wait. Hope you both have a great Christmas and New Year.😊

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Cheers goforitmama. I am a booze free zone these days I am afraid, so I haven't got that excuse, more is the pity! After years of having to make very considered judgements it is great to be a bit gung ho!😊

[Granspeed Graduate10]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉 You’ll love it! Go you. 👍 Have a very Merry Christmas. 🎅🏼🤶🏼

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Cheers Granspeed. Same to you 😊😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Are you doing the new Forest 10k Granspeed?

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Ooooh. Is that my conscience murmuring? Maybe.... 🤔 Have a lovely Christmas, Dexy5 & UTS! 👏🏼🎉

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

You too 😘

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Ooh I just looked into it - luckily for you all I’m doing Edinburgh half the day before so can’t join you! You’ll have a blast. We really ought to arrange a VRB meet up up here!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Won’t be looking over my shoulder then!😊

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

FOMO

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Just let me know when and I’ll be there 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

I must have a word with Mr Sandie and see if we can delay our departure to France. I’d love to do it too! May have to employ all my females wiles 😈

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Poor guy doesn’t stand a chance! 😊

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

😂😂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

😂😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Happy Christmas and what a thing to look forward to!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Happy Christmas to you too!! Like having an additional Christmas present 🎁😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yes definitely

[Jalk]

I find it best not to use brain when it comes to running.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Jalk]

Agreed. Not a rational process at all; definitely about how you feel.👍

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Well done, great to have something to aim for. I've signed up for my first 10k in May too, probably as far from yours as can be while still on mainland Britain - look up location of Durness. Happy running and a very merry Christmas

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

I will look it up Grannytobe. I cover the western extreme on our annual visit to the Isles of Scilly. Have a great day 👏

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Sounds fantastic, what is a VRB? And I hope you are having a super Christmas after an amazing year 😎

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Thanks Ju-Ju..for The Plan and everything you do!! VRB is virtual running buddy; they graduate to A(actual) RB when you meet them 😊

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Are we ARBs then? 😀

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

I guess so... but it isn’t compulsory if you object 🤣

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

No, it’s an honour!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

That Dexy, she’s a one isn’t she?! I’m sure the VRBs meet-up will be lovely! And happy runniversary!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Thanks OGR! Putty in their hands, that’s me 😊.