Look what I’ve got....

[Mummycav]

I love these virtual runs...so I signed up for another one...my other one was a poppy run but this one was for Hometruths a charity that provides specialist services for people over the age of 16 who is or have experienced domestic violence & abuse at home...i suppose I could just put some money in an envelope & send it off but why, when I can do something that I love & help people a little bit at the same time? Watch this space for more bling!!! Happy running my lovely family...I’m just waiting for the sun to go down then I’ll be out & about, no doubt thinking about the domestic violence my Mum suffered before she & my ‘Dad’ split when I was 9...I couldn’t help then but I feel like I’ve done a little bit for others xxx

[Amandana]

Congratulations on completing the run, and doing it for a cause that means so much to you! Nice bling... a wine stopper! What a great idea.

[FormulaRun]

Nice medal 🥇 What is a virtual run & how does it work? Sounds like a great thing to do and perhaps something that more of us could get involved with??

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to FormulaRun]

You sign online...many of us do these run and uou choose the charity you wish to support

e.g.

virtualrunneruk.com/join-a-...

You then run the run.. in the time frame,or on a certain day..but , where you choose to run and at your own pace

Great if you cannot get to actual runs or prefer solo running... I have done seven so far

May of us did the runs for Poppy Day and International Women's Day..

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

What a fantastic idea, virtual running. All the fun of a race, with none of the social stresses for those of us who, like me, struggle with real actual people sometimes. I shall definitely be signing up for one of those soon

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

They are brilliant.. and when a few of us on the forum are doing the same one..we agree what day or time etc...and it is really as if you are all together 😉

[quirkybee Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Do it Neil and I'll run with you all being well with my mad life 🤗

[Hidden in reply to quirkybee]

Thank you, Likewise! Let me know if you fancy a virtual run, and I’ll join you if I possibly can x

[quirkybee Graduate in reply to Hidden]

That's a deal Neil, that wasn't meant to rhyme, lol 🤣 x

[quirkybee Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes that's right, you must try it. I did the Virtual National Womens Day run/walk etc and the medal is truly fab. You need to submit your results at the end of that month. I've signed up for June's next, lol.

[Hidden]

Wow, well done you, and what a fantastic cause. I am recently divorced unfortunately, and I can only imagine how much worse it would have been if we had been violent to each other, the kids have been through enough already. So - really great that you did something positive, proud of you! Now, time to put that wine stopper to good use?

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Neil.. a childhood lasts a lifetime...& some things cannot be erased...my Mum would be proud of me for running alone never mind doing it for charity!!

Yes, it is a nice bottle stopper but unfortunately there’s never anything left in a bottle to save!!! Ha ha 😂😂😂 (hic)

[MsFickle]

Congratulations I am loving the bling and you what a lovely way of earning it - well done xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to MsFickle]

Thank you lovely x

[quirkybee Graduate]

Ah well done there Bev. I've done a few of these and have a few medals for the fun of it. They're good fun and great for encouraging you to run. It's great to know the money goes to something worth while too.

Aww, that's sad re your mum and dad and for what you had to endure 😘 xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to quirkybee]

Thanks Beth...it is sad but hey, our life experiences make us who we are...I sometimes wish my Dad were alive so I could have a word with him about his behaviour!! My Mum was beautiful...a real angel, so caring, loving & kind to everyone...if i am half the woman she was then I am happy with that xxx we should do a virtual run together Beth xxx

[quirkybee Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

You're mum. Sounds lovely, rest her soul.

Yes, we will definately do a virtual run, it will give me a push in the right direction xx