‘see a toad, a very toad’ (Romeo and Juliet 2:4).

[Shake-and-run]

I forgot to take pictures today so please be content with the spoils of today’s run, 2 members of the Tempo runs’ team and my new club shirt complete with a run number that has survived the series so far.

The day was nearly a disaster before we were out of the car, TailChaser was having a problem with her shoe. Something in the lining in the heel was rucked up and the shoe was unwearable. Thankfully I remembered my girl guide skill set, found a Swiss army type device in the glove box and cut through some stitching and straightened it out, so that, Cinderella -like, Tailchaser could go to the ‘race’.

We were lucky with the weather as the forecast was full of the storm due to arrive later today. We had a little breeze and some sunshine, as well as temperatures nicely above freezing.

The race was the usual anti-clockwise route, around the village first then up Campden hill. It was a bit more breezy on the top but not too blustery to affect the decent down Larkspur, although a little less mud would have been appreciated, as it made it a bit slippery.

Katnap was his usual super-speedy and once joined by Tailchaser was kind enough to wait for me to cross the line. I really appreciated the cup of tea they had waiting for me. Then it was time to collect our sausages and head for the car. The Kats already knew what size hoodies they wanted and had made sure it was all noted. I had a quick ‘try on’ and added my size to the list. Next month is the last in the series and the hoodies will be waiting, we know the colour but I think I will save that news for next time.

Toad in the hole for tea of course. Let’s see if any one remembered the photo before devouring their dinner!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

another brilliant outing for the terrific three. I most confess I haven’t had toad in the hole since leaving home . Maybe I’d better get your trusted recipe and treat UTS. 😂

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I don’t think I’d get away with that in my household Dexy!

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy xx

[TailChaser Graduate10]

🤣 yes 😂 here it is…

Thank you for sorting my shoe out 🥰

Toad in the Hole in a blue baking tin

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

❤️

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

great Toad Tailchaser! Here is my efforts

Toad

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run]

Do they do vegan and veggie sausages for some?

[Shake-and-run Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Absolutely! I think they are ‘Heck’ ones. Us carnivores get the ones made by local butcher and the flavours vary. This month my pack had 2 pork leek and chilli and 2 plain pork ones.

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

You could get Heck sausages at the National Running Show as well! I think Barry’s are better though 😋

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

Yum! Your hole hasn’t sunk like mine did (the joy of using oat milk).

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Huge well done you three ! Toad in the hole... yumsters!

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

Thanks Floss, there are easier ways to acquire the sausages!!

[Runnerno Graduate10]

Wow well done Shakes & Kats,plus the Toad in the Hole looks Scrumptious

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

Thanks Runnerno, you should come try it sometime.

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

Absolutely!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Well done everyone on completing that run before it gets a little breezy later on Sunday.

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

Thanks Al, it certainly did get a bit unpleasant later in the day. We were so lucky with the weather.

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al, I hope you’ve been ok up there 🤞

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

I am OK thanks TailChaser, it was very windy on Sunday night, early Monday morning, the wind has now died down a bit before Storm Jocelyn comes on Tuesday. This morning I checked out my normal 5K running route to see if any fallen trees had blocked my route, none had although there were a lot of small branches and twigs on it, I hope to run 5K on Wednesday morning, I will be careful not to trip over those twigs.

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Sounds very much like around our way Al, just a few branches down thankfully. Glad you’re ok - stay safe!

[TailChaser Graduate10]

Judging by the noise outside, I think we got away with it Shakes! Stay safe everyone x

[Time_Lord]

Well done everyone xx

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

Thanks TL. Xx

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Time_Lord]

Cheers TL 😍

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Such a great race report! What a rubbish time to have a shoe problem…great the help was on hand to fix it. It sounds like you all had a wonderful time in different ways. Cup of tea waiting at your end is the best way to finish!!

Love the photos too! Congratulations!!!

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

Thanks Miss U. I find these races are always better in retrospect! The Kats take great care of me, I’m very lucky to have them.

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

That’s the second time you’ve saved me Shakes, don’t forget!! 🤗

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Shakes was so organised MU! If we’d been in our car I’d have been stuffed, there was no way I could run in my other shoes, they’re ancient!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done guys, I did think of you all potentially battling through the elements. It sounds like you were spared. 🙏 But shoe drama? How rude! Great that you unearthed your Girl Guide skills Shakes!

Thank you, too, for giving me a new supper idea. I don’t know about you, but I get so cheesed off cooking the same old dishes night after night, so a good old retro Toad would be a welcome addition. 😋

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

Cheers Cheeky, girl guide skills are often useful! Just glad the required implement was in the glove box, don’t think I could have broken the stitches with my teeth!! Enjoy your Toad, feel free to add your photos of it here!!

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

I can’t use my front teeth as a tool anymore since my facial rearrangement post face plant. My teef no longer line up 🥴

You don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone 🎵🎶😁

I always have my S.A.K handy. Dib dib

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

The fact I was there at all was a bit of a miracle cheeky (see massive reply to Linda’s chat post). I would have been so upset if I couldn’t have run at the last minute as my other shoes really weren’t up what that race puts us through.

Enjoy your Toad, it really is a winter classic 😋

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

What a good run for you all and thank goodness for the Swiss army device. Look forward to seeing the colour of the hoodie 😁

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

Thanks. Exciting times here Sue, the Kats have done the hoodie thing a few times so not so exciting for them, I’m really looking forward to getting mine!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Shake-and-run]

I love my New Forest hoodie 😁

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

It never loses its excitement Shakes. I’m still just as excited as I was the first time!

[apatsyf Graduate10]

Is that Chipping Campden? I grew up near there so am full of admiration that you raced up that hill🏃‍♀️! Looks a fab Toad too 🐸. Brilliant all round. Look forward to seeing final hoodie.

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to apatsyf]

Near enough apatsyf ! Ilmington. Heading out up Campden Hill and down Lark Stoke.

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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

Thanks Katnap , I could not remember the name of the decent!

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

Next month we do it the other way round apatsyf ! I can’t decide which way is worse!!

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

I used to prefer clockwise. I think I just hate both of them now 😂 Not that that will stop me from signing up again for the next series 🤣🤣

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

Ha ha! Have fun! Those Cotswolds are much hillier and steeper than one imagines, but so beautiful. Look forward to hearing how you all get on.

[misswobble Graduate10]

way to go folks 😀👏💪. Well done everyone You’ve all done very well 😁

(Said in my best Young Mr Grace voice)

Oooh toad 🤗🤗🤗🤗😋 I’d love to 😍

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

Thank you Miss W. Toads are now a traditional supper following the sausage run. Next month I might have to try a variation, sausage casserole perhaps?? On the way back to the car we passed a stall selling fresh eggs, sadly sold out by the time I got there but may be early finishers went for sausage, eggs and chips??

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

Don’t forget, we also get apple crumble for the first race - there’s always windfalls on offer in boxes in October 😋

[misswobble Graduate10]

I did a sausage casserole last Wednesday. Gorgeous winter grub 😋

Sausage, egg and chips is just fabbo! Even better if baked beans are there too. The colder conditions do make us yearn for more substantial fuel 😀.

Bring on the Yorkshire puddings! 😋👍

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

You’re making me hungry and I’ve only just had my tea!!!

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

I’m always hungry ☺️

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

The three of you have earned your sausages and hoodies! Distance, hill climbing and cold weather; far too tough for me! You need the Toad in the Hole after that lot. Just amazing 👊

[Shake-and-run Graduate10]

thanks BC, it doesn’t seem too bad but when you put it like that ……