Muddy Boots and an uphill struggle

[Gabby08]

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! 😬🙈😂

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done! 😃👍 sounds like fun 😃🏃‍♀️

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

[Gabby08 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

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

[SaskAlliecat Half 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!

[Gabby08 Half Marathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

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

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

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

[Gabby08 Half Marathon in reply to Anniemurph]

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

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Awesome

[Gabby08 Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thank you!

[C3PO Marathon]

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

[Gabby08 Half 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.

[C3PO Marathon in reply to Gabby08]

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

[Gabby08 Half Marathon in reply to C3PO]

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

[ancientrunner Half Marathon]

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

[Gabby08 Half Marathon in reply to ancientrunner]

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

[Hidden]

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

[Gabby08 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

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

[Hidden]

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!

[Gabby08 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

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!

[Hidden in reply to Gabby08]

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