Ciao Brighton!

[roseabi]

I took part in a race at 5:30 this morning!

5.30 Brighton was the last in a tour of early morning runs, coming to us via Verona, Milan, Torino, Modena, Bologna, Ferrara, Mantova, Reggio, Emilia, Riva Del Garda, and Venice. Run 5.30 was originally conceived in Italy, with the idea of getting some exercise in the heart of a city at an unusual time of day without disruption to your routine. And enjoying cheese and fresh fruit afterwards. And apparently it isn't actually a race or a fun run

It was fab. The weather was beautiful (if rather windy), we were all dressed up in matching t-shirts, the scenery was magnificent, and the bling was stunning (sorry, Miss Wobble). There were about 300 of us charging through Brighton at the unholy hour, which was really quite amazing!

We were given water, iced tea, grapes, strawberries, and Parmesan cheese, for breakfast afterwards. As I walked home I bumped into one of the race directors, who was scooting around on a bike looking for stragglers. He told me that 5.30 celebrated their 10th anniversary this year, and in one of the Italian cities (I forget which), there were 9000 participants!!

I think I'll have to visit Italy next year!

Highly recommended

run530.com/uk/

p.s. I'm in the blue hat.

p.p.s The race plus the run to the start on Relive relive.cc/view/1094412285

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done missus! Like your tee shirts! You should see ours. LOL We got a cup of water, so lucky you. Oh, and no medal.

You deserve a medal for getting out to run at that time of the morning.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

I should add that it was pretty expensive at almost £20! Very nice bling, though

Where's that t-shirt pic, then?

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

...ah, I saw it!

[Tomas Marathon]

What a wonderful idea, although the start time does limit participants that might have to travel to get there.

Strawberries and parmesan cheese for breakfast? Glad it was after the run rather than before, or it could have caused a few upset tummies lol.

Well done for participating, and the picture is brilliant!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Tomas]

Thank you Tomas!

I found the breakfast a bit weird at first, but it was refreshing! And I'd already had some breakfast before I left my flat :0). A double-breakfast day is a good day I reckon

[Tomas Marathon in reply to roseabi]

The joy of running is that we can eat more!

[Maddee_6333 Half Marathon]

Awesome. Glad the weather was good for you, especially after the weather yesterday and the day before.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Maddee_6333]

Yes indeed! Imagine if we'd had lightning...

And thank you

[Valcart]

Really well done roseabi. I'd love to have done the race but didn't fancy driving and parking in Brighton at an ungodly hour on my own. Maybe next year.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Valcart]

Thank you! I think it was worth it, although I'd definitely wait until last minute to book, so you can check the weather forecast

[Valcart in reply to roseabi]

Good point thank you and noted for next year

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

that looks good Roseabi! well done!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

This is brilliant! Definitely Italy for me though

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Anniemurph]

I am really really tempted

[GoogleMe]

Lovely!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to GoogleMe]

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon]

That sounds lovely, very different to the usual!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

Italians do it better

[AndyD Ultramarathon]

Looks great fun... Not sure about the early start but made up for by the nice bling 😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to AndyD]

Was really fun. They were quite ceremonious with the bling. We had to queue for just one man who was putting the medals over our heads for us and giving us congratulations! It held up the finish line quite a bit, but it was very sweet

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

NB photo on the left was lifted from the Run 5.30 UK Facebook page

facebook.com/run530uk/

[Millsie-J]

Great idea! They did this in Derby, Nottingham and Leicester a few weeks ago, Sunrise City runs with a 5.30 start and again running in matching tshirts😀

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Millsie-J]

Awesome

[Millsie-J in reply to roseabi]

It was too early for me, but looked fun.....purple shirts 👍🏼

[C3PO Marathon]

It sounds great! I'd love to participate in an event like that.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to C3PO]

One day...

[ju-ju- Marathon]

What a great excuse for a trip to Italy!! Great pic and amazing bling!!!!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to ju-ju-]

Sì, eccellente Thank you, Ju-Ju!