A totally unexpected, very special, pink-hued run

[Cmoi]

This morning was due to be my final 10K Magic Plan run. It was much cooler than it's been, with rain threatening, so I swapped my usual running tee and shorts for a long-sleeved pink top, and black and pink leggings, finished off with magenta pink socks and a candy pink running belt.

My neighbour's adorable but car-chasing border collie cross puppy decided to accompany me for my warm-up walk and the first km, which was lovely until we got towards the road. Fortunately she then got distracted and left me to continue alone.

Off I went up, and up, and up the road for about 3k before turning onto the forest track, where things flattened out a bit. It rained last night, so the air was cool and deliciously scented with pine.

So I got to thinking about Tinytears60 's and others' "Run for life" posts, and about my friend Ann, who loved trees and whose life was cut short by breast cancer when she was just 51.

Strava announced 5k just as I came to the best viewpoint on the track, so I took a photo.

And then I ran, and ran, and ran. For Ann. And for my Mum, who also died from breast cancer, though after a long and happy life, aged 87. She told me, "Never, ever give up." So I didn't.

I ran 16.34k at 7.56/km, in 2:09:46, with 297m cumulative elevation gain.

I had no idea I could do that. In fact I still can't believe it, except that I have Strava and photos (and slightly achey legs!) to prove it.

Thanks, Mum. And yes, I am a daft beggar!

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Beautiful post Cmoi, a run to remember for sure, look at those stats and believe it, you did that, powered by memories of love and friendship, fantastic achievement 🤗

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations to you Cmoi on running for just over 10 miles, well done, tell the administrators that you have ran ten miles, after that you will see the words 10miles next to your username 😊 🏃🏾 🎓

[Shake-and-run Graduate10]

Impressive running.

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👏👏👏👏👏

Beautifully written post

10 miles achieved

Terrific achievement

Very special and memorable run that nobody can take away

🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

That's absolutely amazing Cmoi and a beautiful post 🤗🤗

[Tinytears60 Graduate10]

Wow!

I cried reading this!!! 😭

Such a beautiful post and well done you! I bet you looked amazing..... head to toe Pink! 💕👌

but WOW!

That is one hell of a run... 👏👏👏 powered by Angels ... your friend and your Mum...

they would be super proud of you! 💕

My mums life was cut short at 54 ... it’s such a horrid illness... sadly touches too many ...

I think this run will have a special place in your memory for many reasons!

x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Great run and a great post too . I am doing the Race for Life this morning... along with Fabulous450 , virtual race buddy

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽!! We did it OF!! 🤩🤩 That felt soooo good! I hope you’ve ordered your medal!! 🏅 It will be a special one that’s for sure! Well done OF, Cmoi and everyone running with memories of loved ones today!! 💕❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

I have!! Go us!

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Amazing post Cmoi, great achievement for all the reasons you mention. Your mum would have been very proud of you.👏👏💖

[Fionamags Graduate10]

A beautiful post and a lovely, memorial run. What a lovely way to remember those you have lost. Congratulations on doing 10 miles into the bargain!

[blue-notes Graduate10 60minGraduate]

What a wonderful run! Your mom would have been proud of you!

[coggerjogger Graduate10]

Wow. Inspirational.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Oh my goodness, I missed this post! I love the sound of the forest path and how you just ran and ran. Such freedom! To run for your loved ones who are no longer here, but with positive thoughts. It seems to have been a week where the unexpected happens. Following you!

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Oh so amazingly beautiful Cmoi!! 🤗🤗 What a run!! 🤩

There’s something about love being a reason that gives you the power to conquer anything!! What a tribute! 💕 Fantastic! Well done you!! ❤️

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Oh my goodness!🤗

Such a beautiful post. Love is a powerful thing. Look at what you achieved, driven by your love for your Mum and your friend.♥️❤️❣️

I feel a bit emotional now. My close friend lost her mum a couple of months back. She had terminal bowel cancer, but it was Covid that was her undoing on the end.

[Run46 Graduate10]

Wow, what a wonderful run for you Cmoi, and a great incentive to run for.

You may be pleased to know there's a 10 mile badge (16.1k) which you've earned so you need to pop over to Marathon Running and Race Support to stake your claim, well done 🏃‍♀️🎉