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Muddy Boots and an uphill struggle

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Gabby08Half Marathon
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Yesterday morning, I ran the Muddy Boots 10k in Ripon. Well, I say I ‘ran’ it but I use the term loosely. I mostly skidded round like a novice celebrity ice dancer without the sequins. It was my first official run for my club so I was pretty excited about christening my snazzy new vest - and somehow neglected to give much thought to the hills and mud I’d be encountering. To say I found it ‘challenging’ would be an understatement. I did come away with this rather lovely buff though, in addition to several bruised bits, ego included!

It’s now just three weeks until Harewood House Half, which is on similar terrain but with added hills. I’m pretty scared! 😬🙈😂

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misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

Well done! 😃👍 sounds like fun 😃🏃‍♀️

Your next race will be fun. No worries. Have a great time 👍

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Gabby08Half Marathon in reply to misswobble

It was fun, despite the hail and sleet at the beginning! Thank you - I wish I felt so confident!

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SaskAlliecatHalf Marathon

Looks like the race lived up to it's name- those are some muddy shoes. It may've been challenging, but you did it 💪👏. Well done!

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Gabby08Half Marathon in reply to SaskAlliecat

Thank you! I’m not looking forward to cleaning them!

Anniemurph profile image
AnniemurphHalf Marathon

Well done! Spikes and sequins for the Harewood House Half, then?

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Gabby08Half Marathon in reply to Anniemurph

Oh now you’re talking! *Googles sequinned running gear*

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon

Awesome

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Gabby08Half Marathon in reply to roseabi

Thank you!

C3PO profile image
C3POMarathon

Congratulations! I'm fascinated by the minimalist lacing on your shoes. What kind are they?

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Gabby08Half Marathon in reply to C3PO

Thanks! They’re Salomon Speedcross 4s; I’ve not warn them much yet (not that you can tell from all that muck) but they were surprisingly comfortable.

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C3POMarathon in reply to Gabby08

I have Speedcross 3s, but they’ve clearly change the design quite a lot. Great for trail running!

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Gabby08Half Marathon in reply to C3PO

I did manage to stay on my feet so they served their purpose!

ancientrunner profile image
ancientrunnerHalf Marathon

Well done - the shoes tell the story for you. You will now be well prepared for what's to come.

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Gabby08Half Marathon in reply to ancientrunner

I’m not sure anything can prepare me for the monster that lies ahead! 😂🙈

Well done Gabby08. You look very determined and your shoes tell the story!

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Gabby08Half Marathon in reply to

Thank you! ‘Determined’ sounds much nicer than ‘stubborn’!

Well done! What fun, nothing like a bit of mud skating. However i dont envy the shoe cleaning lol. Not long until your half, good luck!

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Gabby08Half Marathon in reply to

Thank you. I’m going to need plenty of luck for this one. I’m woefully under-prepared, which is flying in the face of my usual control-freakery!

in reply to Gabby08

Ah yes, I know the need to be super prepared to satisfy my OCD! Take it easy and enjoy it!

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