An Indulgence (no need to reply)

[AnnieW55]

I just got the official pictures through from York. I’ve never bought any before but due to the weather on the day cold and phone in plastic bag in pocket I had no visual record of the day. When I said I was enjoying myself in my earlier report I think you can see I was! This may have been taken at 20k but I’m fairly sure it was actually at 30k. I had just gone over the timing device so it was one of those and if you look closely between me and Mr Orange😀 you can see people running the other way, I think, around the Dunnington section, which puts it at 30k. Either way I now have some pics of a day to remember. And you can see it was still raining.Think I’ve milked the situation now😂. Thanks for your patience👏

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

I'll reply. That is a lovely photo!!!

[AnnieW55 in reply to roseabi]

Thank you.

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

I love a smiling official photo! That's brilliant 😁 And whilst it's a real shame you didn't get to cross the finish line you talk about the race so positively it doesn't matter at all, it just sounds like you had a fab day even with the additional leg crunch and that's quite something!

(I also love the ones where people are doing this face with the effort 🤪, or even 😵)

[AnnieW55 in reply to Sqkr]

I hate having them taken but sometimes....

It’s making me smile now.

[Sqkr Half Marathon in reply to AnnieW55]

Oh man me too, but that is such a great photo, and a perfect snapshot of a day that by rights should have been traumatic—but actually sounds mostly brilliant! It's a shame we can't post more pictures here as that is surely the kind of genuine smile that sells marathon running to the masses 😂

I always rage about the price of the official photos and the ludicrous faces I pull and the fact everyone else gets millions to choose from and I only get a couple but...I always buy them 🤭 😞 I don't show anyone, but a year on I am still so impressed at myself for getting out there and doing something I never thought I would do that I kind of like to secretly have the evidence! I even bought the GNR one that I hated so much, where I look like like a determined but angry truck. It's a moment in time I felt should be recorded.

[AnnieW55 in reply to Sqkr]

😂.

I’m too mean!

Yep they said people often had 20+ to choose from.

Me I got 9 and really only 3 as the other 6 were variations of those (I heard that shutter clicking away). Just another “funny” to add to the day.

[Madge50 Marathon]

Oh Annie, that’s a fabulous photo, I really feel for you, for the pain you had to come, which must have been really awful, you’re a star to be so positive. As for buying photos, I’m always sold if I look like I’m flying,(happens very rarely, so they HAVE to be bought 😂🏃‍♀️) and there is one I bought to get it out of circulation.....I looked all wrinkly, like I needed ironing....😱...😂...enough to scare small animals and children that one...gah! 🤪

Mx

[misswobble Marathon]

Me too Madge 😁☺️

Lovely photo 😃👍. Good to have a brilliant photo from the day 😃

[Hidden]

What a great photo and what a great smile Annie. I can't believe you look so happy at 30km - you're tempting me to run farther ! By the way, I am either looking at my feet or grimacing in official race photos so I'm not tempted to buy them at all

[AnnieW55 in reply to Hidden]

I like distance running especially when the route is worked out for you. I’ve been running 6 years now and have only just, this year, started regular long distances of over HM and further. Before that it was ‘just’ HM. I think you are quite new to this so by all means build your distances but make sure you listen to your body.

[Hidden in reply to AnnieW55]

Thanks, I will. My body does tend to make itself heard - it's no shrinking violet if it doesn't like something. I apparently have osteoporosis and osteo (whatever the lesser one is) so your long post was a cautionary tale for me. I'll talk to my consultant before doing anything more than 12-15 km distances I think.

[AnnieW55 in reply to Hidden]

I was told I had mild osteopaenia (the milder one 😀) at the beginning of Sept. I work for an Osteop Consultant and he asked if Id be interested in having a scan after a chance conversation on my exercise/diet. Always keen to learn about my body I jumped at the chance. Coincidence or hunch he was as surprised as me at the result. But there was never any doubt that I was ok to do what I was doing. He called me earlier in the week asking if I’d fallen as it shouldn't have happened 🙃. My family will tell you, I am the awkward one.

This was just one of those things - I don’t want to scare/put anyone off.

[AnnieW55]

Post was meant for Madge50

😂 see my reply to Sqkr just above.

I was vain enough to pick one showing a vague running motion 😊.

[Madge50 Marathon in reply to AnnieW55]

There is shadow under your feet....you are flying....that’ll do me...👍😂

Mx

[AnnieW55 in reply to Madge50]

😀 thanks

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Annie you look great in this pic. Its obvious you are really enjoying the moment, blissfully unaware of what was to come. I can only hope that I look half as happy at the end of my run tomorrow 😁. And I hope that I can deal with pain and adversity as gracefully as you have.

[AnnieW55 in reply to Decker]

Thank you so much Decker. You will be great.

I look forward to your report, you always put in such a good one.

Very Best Wishes for the run tomorrow.

(No adversity allowed - I’ve already taken it for the team 😀)

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

What a great pic; you were really enjoying your race, weren't you? My race photos are never worthy of purchasing - grimacing, fish face, or weird expression 😬😗😜

[AnnieW55]

Thanks Sask. I was.

The photos are always so expensive (as well as not very flattering). I only had 9 so they worked out at GBP 3.30 each! For digital! Not even a print! Can you hear my voice rising😂.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That really shows just how true the old saying 'ignorance is bliss' is!

Fab photo. Great smile. That's definitely the moment to remember, not everything that followed

I've only seen one photo of myself running - at Park run - and it is truly, truly awful. I look very special in the wrong way I've had to introduce a new training element - practice smiling and running (at the same time as continuing to breath)

[AnnieW55 in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda.

😂.

I avoid photos generally as I always look very special too!

[poppypug Marathon]

That is such a great pic Annie , you look so relaxed , smiley and comfortable . I am so sorry to read about your leg . What a shock !

Hope you’re on the mend soon xxx

[AnnieW55]

Thanks Poppy. I’m on the mend but I guess it’ll be a while before my running shoes get used for running in - the new role for one pair is slippers gotta keep your hand/foot in 😀.

I hope your own event went well last week.

[Mayanow]

What a lovely warm smile!!! Indulge!!!

[AnnieW55 in reply to Mayanow]

Thank you. I won’t be running for a while so I’m sure I will be looking at all the lovely replies, including yours, to my posts many times.

[Mayanow in reply to AnnieW55]

If had a "half marathon" badge next to my name i would be transfixed to my screen smiling for hours!!! 💙😁

[over61andstilltrying 10 Miles]

Hi Annie, I have just read this post and your York Marathon post! Not the most usual of posts by a long, long way. Oh! Aw! Poor you! What a lovely photo, the joy shining from your face. It seems that this was your first marathon? I am so sorry that it ended in that way. I wonder how the healing process is going? I fractured my pelvis once, coming off my bicycle on ice. I found crutches almost wonderful! Totally immobile without them, and 'walking' with them a doddle. All the very best for your recovery. I have know idea how long such a break takes to heal. Here are some flowers for you 🌸🌺🌼.

[AnnieW55 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you 61. It was my first full marathon - still yet to complete one! My husband (a non-runner) has said that if I do do another one, he’s doing it with me! Bodyguard😀.

Yep, I’ve certainly had a whole host of new experiences (that I would rather have done without 😀). I’m finding things pretty much like your experience in that crutches are brilliant. I’m off work for 6 weeks with the option to extend if necessary. Not allowed to drive for about 6 weeks🙁. Mind you I’m nowhere near ready for that experience yet!

The flowers are lovely.