60th birthday run with (not) parkrun #60

[Sandie1961]

Well, it just had to be done didn’t it? It was just too tempting. I was at 56 after last week, so have had to record 4 (not) parkruns this week to make it happen - 3 on my own and one with Shake-and-run . By 2.5k this morning I was on target for sub 30, but sadly, as some of you know, I live on top of a French hill in summer and, however hard I try, I always have to finish runs uphill. Final time 30.44, which isn’t bad! The weather is rather overcast and a little drizzly, so perfect for running, but not great for my post run champagne birthday brekkie on the terrace 🙁 Oh well, hopefully it will improve for our meal out tonight in the medieval heart of beautiful Bergerac 🇫🇷

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

A very happy 60th birthday, and great to hear you’ve made it out to France. Have a great day, and a great stay. Happy running 🤗

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you 😊 We’re going to be here for another 6 weeks and hoping the ‘amber plus’ nonsense will have disappeared by then. Only drawback is return to real parkrun will have to wait until September 🙁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

🎶 Happy Birthday to You🎶 🥂🎉🏃‍♀️🎂🥰

That’s a brilliant idea Sandie! I don’t blame you for cramming all those (not) PRs in this week. And a fantastic time for today’s too. 👊

Enjoy yourself this evening. Drink lots of bubbly and maybe give yourself a day off running tomorrow? 😀

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky 😊 Mr Shakes has offered to drive, so that is a good plan 😁

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Happy Birthday Sandie...great start to your day, enjoy your celebrations... well earned!🏃‍♀️👌🥐🍾🎂🎉🎉🎉xxx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks BBR 😊

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Sounds like it will be the perfect birthday despite what the weather does anyway. Have a wonderful day and a lovely birthday 🥳 xxx

[Agingnovice1 Graduate10]

Congratulations! And of course a Happy Born Day 🎉 🥂 don’t forget 🎂 xx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Agingnovice1]

Been out to play pétanque this afternoon and took a delicious strawberry tart for the team members, which was much appreciated, but they still didn’t let me win 😂😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Beautiful pics as ever Sandie! Well done on all those (not)parkruns - what a busy week! Many happy returns to you as well - I hope you have a wonderful evening!

[Week7 Graduate10]

Happy Birthday-what a great way to celebrate 🍾 enjoy the rest of your day!

[mancrunner1 Graduate10]

Happy birthday and what great running!

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ah well done on your soixantième park run and happy birthday! I think those gorgeous views make the hill worth it, and hills are good for us apparently 😆. All the best! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you 😊 The view is fabulous. I have started cheating though, as I walk up the short steep hill just outside the house as a warm up and then the first km is all a more gentle downhill. Still have to run back up it at the end though 😖

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Happy birthday Sandie. Great idea and a nice pacy finish. Hills are good for you….eventually!!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Haha, I take some convincing! I am building up to some hill repeats though, as they are on my doorstep

[CBDB Graduate10]

Happy Birthday!!! And what a beautiful birthday route!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Not bad? It’s brilliant! Happy birthday 🥂🎂

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks Baddie 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Bon Anniversaire... Happy birthday lovely lady... enjoy xxx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Ah, merci beaucoup mon amie xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Happy birthday Sandie1961 …can’t think of a better way or place to celebrate….have a lovely evening xxx

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Happy birthday Sandie!! I’ll join you at that Parkrun grade boundary in October 😊 I hope you enjoy your evening out! 😀

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

You’re so much faster than me though, I’ll be in your slipstream 😂

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Joyeux anniversaire 🎂 (encore une fois !) and I recognise those views! I'll let you know if we're heading over your way. In the meantime, enjoy your evening in Bergerac 😄🍷🍾

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you 😊 We’re here until 12 September and would be great to meet you if you are over this way

[Comfortnotspeed Graduate10]

Bon anniversaire! A great achievement this week! Enjoy your well- deserved celebration 🎉👏🤩

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Many Happy Returns Sandie - parkruns as well as birthdays!🎉🎉

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Sorry, we’ve got family staying this weekend so I’ve only just looked at my phone. Massive congratulations young lady - I’m so glad you could be in France for your big day. Well done on getting all those (not) parkruns in this week too. Have a great weekend 🏃‍♀️🎂🍰🥂🍾

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy 😊 It has been fab - Apero Sunset in a vineyard, Michelin lunch at our local restaurant, aperos on the terrace at home, a BBQ, dinner in the medieval heart of Bergerac and a free concert on the port, in the company of my cousin and his family and Shakes. Diet starts tomorrow 😂😂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Perfect 👌

[RunWillie Graduate10]

Happy birthday Sandie1961

Running and post Champagne breakfast - what a great birthday 🍾❤️🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you 😊 I’ve actually had about 4 days of celebrations with different people over here in France. Time to detox 😂😂

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Happy belated birthday 🎂🎈