Well according to the local rag it seems I'm running in the Great Manchester Run - and for once perhaps one should believe what one reads in the paper. Anyway, even though this major piece of International News may have been eclipsed by a minor election it would not have been in a newspaper a year ago. This year has seen me go from a non-runner to a well erm... sort of runner. It has been a wonderful journey and I'm now more worried about where I'm going to park in Manchester tomorrow more than whether I will complete the 10K! Having had an injury free 9 months these last 4 weeks have have see all sort of IT band niggles but I doubt I shall feel any of them once the adreneline kicks in
I just want to thank everyone who has been so supportive and helpful on this forum and I have made many new friends on this site. I want to thank all those who have donanted to the charity I am running for as well - you are real stars
Paula Radcliffe has promised not to overtake me so my only competition now is Poppypug who I'm hoping to meet over by the Alzheimers Research UK plot in the Charity VIllage after the race for a photo opportunity as well as a cuppa and banter Any other C25Kers who are running, see if you can make it too.
Once again thank-you - this realy wouldn't have happened a year ago. XX
PS Good luck to Aliboo who is doing a slow run (called a walk), across the Isle of White for charity - go for it ma chere x
Right I'm off to charge up all the gizmo's, my gps watch, iPhone, bluetooth headphones, jetpack... :))
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Ooh we have a celebrity in our midst! How fabulous Runon that you're in the papers! Have an absolutely fabulous run and how lucky are you that you get to meet our very own lovely poppypug.
I really look forward to the run report and photos. xxx
Oh thanks Irish Princess - the photoshoot could be longer than the run - Poppypug has a tremendously long list of 'riders' and only allows her left profile to be photographed - plus no direct eye contact - but I'm sure we'll muddle through. In truth Poppers is the real celebrity and between you and me I'm a little over-awed xxx
Oooo how fabby. Wishing you the very best of luck for tomorrow. Try to remember to enjoy it &I look forward to the pic of you & poppypug with your bling & reading the run report. ☺
I will certainly enjoy it Noaky12 and thank you - and although I suspect I have been a little apprehensive now I'm just raring to go - after all it's not everyday one meets a Poppypug in the flesh so to speak - Do you think one should bow? :))
Many thanks Sandra - so long as it's not one of those gladiator salutes: 'We who are about... salute you" :)) I'm very much looking forward to it, thank you for your support.
Many thanks Goonkeepgoing - indeed it it very exciting - 39,997 people turning up just to pace Me and Poppers and Spiky! Amazing!!! Or should that be Poppers, Spikey and I?
How exciting ! I do hope you have a great run and enjoy the day. Looking forward to reading all about it.
Ah - thanks Henpen. really excited about it now - I have never run late morning before so no idea when or what to eat - might stop at a restaurant half way round the course!
Whoa ! Look at you ! - You made it into the papers !
I am still waiting for my people to get back to me with an increased offer from " Hello " Magazine , but I am very tempted by the offer from " People's Friend " .
For a 12 page exclusive , they are offering a years loan of a electric mobility scooter, surgical stockings and one of those marvellous gadgets that open lids on jars of pickled onions and jams , so , after serious consideration I think Im going to go with them
Well, here we are, Pre-Runon and the nerves and excitement are kicking in big-stylee
Whod've thought that a year ago , we would be here hey ? And I agree, everyone on here has been absolutely amazing xxx
I will see you tomorrow , my friend . Really looking forward to it , and dont be over-awed, Im just Poppy from the block ha ha :-
We will have a lovely cuppa tea and the "Bants"
Oh we're going to have looaaads of pics taken with our bling ! xxx
Yeah - Bring on the Bling. I wouldn't worry too much about magazine rights - the the film option is what we should be looking at - when they make the movie of our run - the true story of how a poor chap who works on the check-out at Morrison's and a Duchess with a country seat in Northern England overcome all odds to run in the GMR against a background of class-war and the morality of running on Sundays. Yes I can see it now...
So just have to decide which running shoes, top, and shorts or Robin Hoods, and which colour watch-strap, long or short socks, and then we're away - look forward to seeing you :)) xxx
Yes a film !!! Fab !!! Are we playing cameo roles ? If not , I want Angelina Jolie to play me , and Brad can play you . Hmmm , who would be the director though ?
Nah - I wouldn't know any Directors - terrible chaps - loud, egotistical, self-centred, un-charismatic, indecisive, indolent and always falling about at parties, but I suppose if we must then Chris Nolan or Ridley. Brad says he'd love to do it but can't run further than 2K and he only does that to impress Tom C who's auditioning for the Hobbit VI and isn't available either. So it's Michael Fassbender for me and as Angelina can't do it because she's baby-sitting - it's Naomi Rapace for you - who's got great calves for the running scenes The FIlm which sees our dastardly opponents cheating by taking a taxi for most of the run will be called 'Charriots For Hire' xxx
Many thanks 'Notbad' - with Poppers about we'll have all the luck in the World - lets just hope there are no shops selling running shoes on the route!!!
Calf strain, just a case of a good long rest, driving me crazy though. Just read your two posts on GMR (getting my running fix vicariously!), wonderful read and fab photos - sounds like a great day. x
Hey Notbad - hope you are running again soon - come and do Manchester next year - Poppers is throwing a party after the race (she just doesn't know it yet).
No dear Poppers - I left my bag on the NO.5 Bag Bus in Spittlefields - I started to get on only to be stopped with 'Noooo - you can't get on without a number!'. I took my number out of my bag and presented it to her - I got on - it was empty - I said can I change here - ooooh no said the lady - could get crowded - " 'ealth an' safety!" - so I got off the empty double decker bus and changed in the street - got back on the empty bus and deposited my bag next to the other 2 bags. I returned after the race looking to find the predicted long line of people fighting for their possessions - there were none - I got on board to find just 3 bags. I was tempted to ask if I could change on the bus but I could guess the dear Ladies response before i could open my mouth... xxx
Oooh I forgot to tell you, saw Paddy McGuiness yesterday. He was sat in this massive White 4 x 4 at the lights, and there was all these people stood in front of his car taking photos with their phones .
They must've thought that you were in there too , hence the crowds xxx
Thank you muchly Madge - yes I'm really amazed that I am actually doing this - these things are landmarks in our lives and well worth the effort just for the memories :)X
Hi there my dear Ru-Non! Magnifique! You and poppy , what a team! Non stop laughs i reckon! it will be fantastic for you to meet up, and spiky too, for a great debrief(NO pun intended!!) of your great day at the Great Manchester Run! might well have to try for that one next year, remember watching it on telly last year, have it on "record" for tomorrow, so don't forget to wave!!!!
i'm off for my pasta now, feet up before tomorrow!!!!!!
Bien Sûr - Brilliant - thank you Aliboo - Good luck with the Walk The Wight 2015 for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice iwhospice.org/walk-the-wigh... Have a wonderful time and good luck X
How brilliant Poppers - I trying to decide what to have for breakfast - possibly devilled kidneys, black pudding and fried eggs?
I have just noticed that we start some time after the elite runners - now given that they've done this before and have the advantage how on earth are we supposed to catch them up? I think it's cheating but I shall keep quiet about it. Wow this is fun. I slept like a log but then I've been told I could sleep through an earthquake! xxx
We will see you next year Northern Spirit and thank you. I'm actually closer to being a Scouser than a Manc - but I am happy to be an honorary Manc for the day :))
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