Burghley, and not a horse in sight!

[Shake-and-run]

Last time I visited Burghley it was for the Three Day Eventing and I walked the just over 4 mile course to view the 27 fences. When Sandie1961 suggested I might like to join her for a running event I thought she said 7kms and thought it might be fun to run around the park and see it from another perspective. It was, in fact, 7 miles and the route included quite a bit of the surrounding villages and countryside, included a big hill (clearly Lincolnshire is not as flat as it might seem!). My preparation was a bit hap-hazard, but RED FEB seems to have made me a bit stronger and a little faster but I had not run more than 5km for several months. I thought to be on the safe side I would Jeff it (with a 5 min run / 2 min walk ration).

I completed the route in about an hour twenty five. Felt very happy with my performance and most of the time felt comfortable in my running (although the wind was adding to the challenge) Had a bit of a worry in the last mile and a half with feeling a bit light headed, but think I just need to look at my nutrition and find a solution for carrying jelly babies on a run.

But what I have taken from the morning at Burghley was the amazing feeling of running with wonderful people, of seeing some beautiful views and of having the most brilliant time! Hugh thanks to Sandie, TailChaser and cheekychipmunks for being my partners in crime and making it a wonderful occasion. I’m looking forward to meeting up to do something similar very soon.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

That’s a beautiful photo of Burghley House, such a gorgeous location. And then to have it on your bling too! Definitely one to remember for years to come 😍

It sounds as if you all had so much fun. Well done everyone 👏

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP, we had a great time.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

A brilliant weekend all round shakes, and you should feel very proud of yourself, Jeffing or not. Burghley House looks quite magical. I know you get to see TailChaser and Sandie1961 quite often but to be able to run a race with them and cheekychipmunks is something quite special.

🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏅

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Not often enough Dexy5 but the friendships we have made over the last few years are so special 😍

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Totally agree, running just keeps giving. It was very kind of Mr S to evacuate and leave the girls to it too.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Great to see you Shakes! And as I said, your running is so much faster than mine! Just as I caught you up in your walk breaks, you trotted off again leaving me for dust! Brilliant. 🎉🎉🎉

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Great photos, well done all, looks like it was a fun meet up 👍

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Thanks Lexi. Exceeded my expectations on the fun front.

[Katnap Graduate10]

Ooh! I didn't realise there would be fences to jump!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

😂🤣🤣

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Saw a few of the fences, but with a height of one and a half metres and a spread of nearly 3 metres, I think I would need a competent horse to even try.

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Well done Shake-and-run , RED Feb obviously did the trick, and fab photos too!

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you x

[nowster Graduate10]

I keep hearing about those Burghley Horse Trials. Were the horses eventually acquitted? 🤣

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Judges were lenient, advised to keep them on a tight rein.

[Kevin41 Graduate10]

Congratulations another great run report and fab pictures. A well earned medal and fantastic to see!

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to Kevin41]

Thank you x

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Aw it sounds as though you had a brilliant time! I used to love watching the horse trials on the telly, so what fun to run there. And 7 miles rather than 7k! Fab 😊🏃🏻‍♀️🤣.

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you. Not many of the jumps are there at this time of year, but it was lovely to run post the famous lake. I was looking forward to trotting over ‘lion bridge’ but sadly it was covered in sheeting as it is undergoing renovation.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

What a great post Shakes and a lovely picture of you all as well! It looks a beautiful place to rub - but 7 miles? Hmm maybe I’ll pass on that! Well done to you all!

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you x

[grumpyoldgirl]

Fabulous photo collage, and sounds like a wonderful weekend 🥰

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks GOG it was a bit special x