Children are so inspiring.

[Fitfor60]

Great day out at Childrens Cancer Run at Newcastle race course. Did 3 mile run with 6yr old granddaughter Jessie and her friend in 33 mins .Persuaded them to run steady pace and keep sprint for the end so managed to keep up with them Interestingly they both said how much they preferred running through the woods. It was 2 yr old grandson Frasers first time so he did really well on 1 mile run and loved his medal. It was 4 yr old Brody's 3rd run. 2013 he had no hair due to intensive chemo but ran it all unlike me, his grandma ,who couldn't run a step. Last year he did run but really tired and struggled due to meds he was on at time although he wouldn't give up but today he just flew round that mile.It was lovely to see so many families and schools all having fabulous time.

[useitorloseit Graduate]

How lovely to hear that Brody whizzed around! Well done you and all the kids. I bet you were all puffed up with pride

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to useitorloseit]

Thanks useit They are great kids

[ju-ju- Graduate]

fantastic...well done you, and a huge well done to them, thats a great time too..

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks juicy ju I was pleasantly surprised at time . The girls looked effortless when they were running. They do the junior park run sometimes but this was longest they had run . Wish they lived closer cos they made really good pacers for me!

[Pen11 Graduate]

Fantastic. May look into that run next year. Newcastle isn't too far for me x

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Pen11]

Oh go for it Pen 11. I highly recommend it . There is no pressure as they stagger start small groups every few minutes. Option of 1 ,3 and 5 mile runs. All ages walk and run it . T shirt, medal,free picnic and lots of happy faces!

[notbad Graduate]

Wow! Well done, all of you! Children are inspiring but none more so than young Brody - just one question, can you post a link for your fund raising page please? xx

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to notbad]

Thanks Not bad . I wasnt fundraising this time Don't keep like asking folk for money all the time but will be fundraising for NCCR when I do GNR . (Jessie and Brody have their own fundraising page )

justgiving.com/JessieBrodyR...

[notbad Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

Done! My pleasure to support fantastic kids. Elaine x

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to notbad]

That's so kind of you Elaine

[notbad Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

You're welcome, haven't forgot I still owe you a cuppa from a year a go!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

What a rewarding run! How great that Brody managed so well this time! Big hugs all round.

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thanks Ullyrunner

[Lovefood1984 Graduate]

Back in our neck of the woods again fitfor60 Glad to hear you had a great time for a great cause!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Lovefood1984]

Been down quite a lot lately but either short notice or during week so no time for whitley bay parkrun yet Lovefood

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Great stuff FF60.

I will be trying to raise some money for CLIC Sargent in the run up to my intended marathon next year. I met a very brave little girl (who is now doing very well) during my own treatment last year. It is heartbreaking to witness young kids having to endure such suffering. x

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

CLIC Sargent do great work Dunder 2004 . They gave my daughter lot of support when Brody was first diagnosed with Leukemia . It's really difficult watching the wee ones suffer but it's amazing how they cope . Good luck in your marathon when it comes along Im doing my first HM at end of month but don't see me ever running a marathon

[Dunder2004 Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

Yes sorry I should have mentioned that she (and her parents) got similar support from the charity.