Tim’s run in North Somerset

[MissUnderstanding]

When I was thinking about which run to do in memory of Tim, I knew it had to be one which would make me smile. That had to be a speed run today. There’s nothing like belting down a lane, feet flying and feeling absolutely free to bring on a massive grin. Tim once told me that my progress from c25k in January to a HM in October was testament to the supportive community here encouraging people to progress in an appropriate way. He was brilliant at both telling people to slow down and also to keep going! The joy he had from running was obvious and he helped me get to where I am right now (tired but happy!). He will be missed here.

I kept running. I kept smiling. 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Good run and post from you MissUnderstanding, good photo, Tim would have been very proud of you.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al, and congratulations on your HM too. So many wonderful posts today that it’s hard to keep up!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I have been reading hundreds of posts a tributes to Tim today and replying and congratulating some runners as well, the administrators were expecting a busy day and certainly have had one celebrateing the wonderful Tim

[Oldlady64 Graduate10]

what a wonderful photo and a truly lovely post in memory of Tim.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldlady64]

It’s one of so many! It just shows how much of a force for good Tim was on here. Just so happy to be part of it. He’ll be missed.

[Runjilly Graduate10]

What a beautiful photo and your post really made me smile 😀

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Runjilly]

Thanks! This has been a a favourite place to walk for a long time and since I started running, it’s a favourite place to run. It’s hilly which is a challenge but there are deer and there’s coffee and cake! There’s always a smile to be found here. even if it’s through the rain.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ooo a speed run always widens the grin doesn't it? A good tribute to Tim

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Definitely! There’s that moment (or many of those moments!) when it’s hideous and you think you can’t go on but you keep running and then it’s brilliant and you just want to go again. Biggest smiles. I’d never have got to do this sort of run without the support here. Tim was a top virtual run buddy. We will all miss him.

[dijep Graduate10]

What a lovely photo and a fantastic sounding tribute run.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to dijep]

Thanks, it was a great one. I felt like I’d earned my coffee/cake and had some lovely thinking time in a lovely place. It’s such a privilege to be able to enjoy running and so much of that is down to the support on here.

[Vespina Graduate10]

What a fantastic way to celebrate Tim and all he’s given to this community. Beautiful post. He will definitely be missed but his words and advice live on.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Vespina]

Thanks-I’m sure I’m going to be directing people to his brilliant posts for a long time to come. What a legacy.

[Jell6 Graduate10]

His joy was obvious, you're so right. I hope Tim's family will be able to share all these messages. In days to come they will find much comfort in knowing that the time he committed to this forum has made such an impact on so many people. ❤️

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

I really hope so. Seeing all the Tim’s run posts has been really special-he meant so much to this forum.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

That sounds like the best run MU! Tim would have approved of the smiling! 🥰

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It was great! The extra meaning in today’s run was something special.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Fantastic! Oh yes, a speed run really does make you smile, doesn't it? Usually an ear to ear grin for me, but most definitely not conversational pace! 😁

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Absolutely! I’ve gone back and read the original Tim’s run post and I’m a little embarrassed that I totally missed that the runs would be better kept conversational. I finished with a good chunk of slow, steady, conversational paced running to take in the lovely surroundings and think about the support Tim gave to me personally and others here. What I remember most was the advice to stick with in what’s appropriate for the stage of running you’re at and I definitely managed that today!

[RunningChocoholic Graduate10]

Love this 💖

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to RunningChocoholic]

Thanks-it was great to be able to remember such a lovely man in such a lovely way. ❤️

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Perfect !A great way to remember such a great guy 😊🙏

He will certainly live on on the forums!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

There’s a top quality legacy in his posts.

It’s been such a wonderful weekend on here with everyone pulling together to create such a brilliant tribute. That’s testament to what a legend he was. ❤️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Absolutely!

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Fabulous 💙

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Thanks-that run (and reading about all the other Tim’s runs) still have me smiling this morning ❤️

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Brilliant! I’m rubbish at speed runs…but I could imagine myself hurting down that lane with you 😊🏃🏻‍♀️💨⭐️

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Thanks!! I think my “speed run” should come with the disclaimer that it’s just relative to what I normally run at! I don’t think I’m objectively very fast but I have accidentally scared a few people coming round blind corners. Normally I just get some bemused looks from the cows along my route!

[LottieMW Ambassador]

😂

I’ve done some NRC speed runs as part of the NRC10k…I’m sure that those runs are *slower* than usual! 🤣🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Perfect...a beautiful run x