Poppy Run Done

Sitting with a cuppa, the Archers; wearing my medal and feeling pleased. A few firsts today:

First time running in the frost; saw a few walkers bundled up in winter gear, I was in t-shirt and leggings

First time running for someone other than myself; felt strangely anxious and responsible

First virtual race and first bling

First completely audio free run; my phone is kaput and I definitely found it more difficult without distraction. However, it did give me time to think about why I was running.

First time I have ever raised money through exercise!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant....you should be so proud of yourself!! I’m proud of you Hidden ...what a great start to the day x

[Hidden in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you Mummycav . I am a little proud tbh

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I should think so x 😊👍🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

[Irish-John Graduate]

Well done on all counts Well done indeed

[Hidden in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you Irish-John Another first is that I learned that I run only slightly faster than a horse walks

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Faster than Bolt when he's sitting on a couch though

[RunaroundSue]

Well done. All those firsts

I will do mine next Saturday. My main concern is that it will be raining or too cold - only because I don't want to cover up my tshirt!

[Hidden in reply to RunaroundSue]

It was quite cold this morning but I was determined not to cover up! Good luck next week

[Kimterry Graduate]

Well done to you! I'm doing my virtual poppy run next Saturday too. Hope the weather's ok 🏅🏅🏅

[Hidden in reply to Kimterry]

Thank you Good luck next week!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Well done Helenwheels 😊....xx

[Hidden]

Thanks a bunch Jan, How was your 9k ?

[Jenny1970 Graduate]

Fantastic achievement, very well done.

[Hidden in reply to Jenny1970]

Thank you

[Polly2810 Graduate]

Well done great achievement!!

[Hidden in reply to Polly2810]

Thank you

[poppypug Graduate]

Congratulations Helen, Well done ! xxx

[Hidden in reply to poppypug]

Thank you PP x

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Well done Helen. Was hoping to do the poppy run next week in nearby Bexhill, but I am still under doctors orders not to run.

Great to see you doing it though, and the 'bling' looks lovely.

[Hidden in reply to Whatsapp]

Sorry you are still signed off...soon, very soon....

[Whatsapp Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Can't wait

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Well done to you for lots of firsts and for the run. That's very special bling 🙂

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you IP; not sure the bling really does it for me but, I intend to persevere with virtual racing, with Dog Jog next (had to just for the name!)

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I am going to do the Dog jog in January 🐾 (must sign up for it!). Congratulations on completing your first virtual race, fantastic 😀

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

That's just brilliant well done. It is such a worthy cause I'll be doing mine next Saturday with a friend at our local park run. I then play last post on Sunday at one remembrance service while hubby plays at another 🎺 such an honour

[Hidden in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

Thank you Carolyn- ahh now the name makes sense!

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I've played 🎺 since school and it was often my excuse for getting out of sport. Can't believe I'm now running and loving it!

[Fishypieface Graduate]

Brilliant stuff well done!! I think I've left it too late to sign up, but I'm going out next weekend and I'll donate some money in the collection bucket at work. Love your medal though, bet it feels great