I’m not going to lie, I’ve barely given running a thought since our VRB meetup last weekend. Not like me at all, but I was preoccupied by Mum’s funeral which took place yesterday. It went absolutely perfectly. I’m so thankful for that - and also to everyone who sent me condolences over the last couple of weeks. You’re all wonderful. ❤️
So today I shook myself up, donned my tutu and went for a run - like you do. The sun came out and the sky was a beautiful blue. What a bonus. ☀️
It was Eastville Park PR’s 100th event and its 2nd birthday coincidentally, so we were encouraged to don two-twos! Good old eBay to the rescue. Flossie had her harness adorned with 2’s too! 🐕 One of the regulars had brought along a bottle of fizz, so I had a tiny glass! Rude not to I thought! 🥂
After all the usual announcements, some awards were handed out for various good doings - and blow me down both Flossie and I got one! 😀 Mine was Volunteer of the Year, and Flossie’s was Bark-Code Scanner! It lifted my spirits 100% after a sad week! It’s also testament to how much volunteers are valued, as we often get panicky emails and FB messages on Fridays. Step up those who don’t - it’s such fun and you’ll be greatly appreciated. 👍😀
So yes it was a fantastic morning. Flossie and I had a lovely run and I feel human again. A lot of that is thanks to PR.
I think I might do a 10k this week - it’s been a while. 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Happy running everyone. 💕
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cheekychipmunks
Half Marathon
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A. BARK. CODE scanner, well done to Flossie and a huge congratulations to you on achieving Parkrun Volunteer of the year 2019, wonderful photos you sent. No parkrun for me today, next week will be my 11th.
There was a survey recently saying that volunteers were more satisfied than the runners at parkruns. 😊
Well done to you both; why am I not remotely surprised at your volunteer of the year award? You are always so generous in your posts. I am glad that yesterday went perfectly too. And now, a nice slow 10k sounds about right. Plenty of time to reflect and unwind. 👍👏👏👏👏😊
You’ll find your mum in all sorts of unexpected places. Sometimes you get an overwhelming “essence” of your beloved ma. I often get that feeling when I’m on my allotment or on a run. I feel we carry our mums with us. Not sure carry is the right word, but you know what I mean 🙂
I think of my folks a lot. I mention my mum everyday, especially when I pick up and use one of her kitchen gadgets 😀
My parents both served in the war, and each year at this time, I decorate their grave with red, white and blue theme with flowers, which they both loved. I love doing it 🙂
How wonderful you do that. They’d be so proud of you. ❤️
I’ve thought of my dad every day since he died too - he had a gadget or tool wfor everything and they’re still in use! I’ll now have him and mum in my thoughts, more often than not whilst out running. Me time, just me and my dog. 🏃♀️🐕💕
Oh that’s such a lovely post. What a wonderful thing to happen after such a sad time for you. So pleased it lifted your spirits, as did your run 👍😃🏃♀️
I’m so sorry to learn that you lost your mum 🙁. There's nothing quite like it 😢. I didn’t run when my mum died. I often think that had I been a runner back then, my mum would have been well up for it.
Take care of yourself won’t you. You have your beloved pal to help you of course 🐕🙂
Aww MW, thanks. I lost her nearly 3 weeks ago. She was 94, lived in a wonderful dementia care home and simply wanted to lie back down after they’d washed and dressed her. What a peaceful way to go. ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss, I didn't see your post about it a few weeks back but have just been and read it. They are such a supportive bunch here 💗 I lost my mum 3 years ago in similar circumstances so understand well, she'll always be with you though....
Congratulations on your parkrun awards! I love volunteering too-was barcode scanner this morning on the beach. Was mighty chilly but still good!!! 😊
Take care of yourself and a pat for lovely flossie😊xx
Thanks so much aliboo. As much as mum’s passing was peaceful it was still mighty shocking. Her funeral had been looming which I hated, but thankfully it went well and she’d have been happy I know. ❤️
Today at PR was wonderful. It was so lovely getting the awards! And talk about a surprise ..... 😀🐕
Thanks Sandra, it’s been a sad couple of weeks, but getting the funeral out the way is a big relief and it went so well. ❤️ Today was lovely and the awards were so unexpected. Good old parkrun! 🏃♀️🐕
Thanks IP, I’m so relieved how well it went and now that it’s over I can run for fun - I love 10k as a distance, so I’ll go out this week and enjoy a peaceful trot by the river with my award winning dog! 🐕 🏅
Oh Cheeky I am sorry to hear your mum passed away - I missed any previous post. Dementia is so hard to come to terms with but it sounds like your mum was very contented (like mine was for the 3 years she was in a home) and is at peace now. I'm sure she would've been smiling at those great volunteering awards! Well done to you and Flossie! I feel my mum is with me every day & for every run. I inherited her beautiful jewellery and wear 'a little bit of her' everyday! May your memories stay true and your running keep you physically & mentally strong. 🤗🏃🏽♀️🐕♥️
Oh wow Slinky, thank you so much for your kind words. ❤️
I too have inherited some lovely jewellery and intend to wear it when appropriate. I also wear my dad’s signet ring which is something I keep on at all times.
Mum loved Flossie - I used to take her to the care home - so she would indeed smile at the awards! 🐕😀
She’ll be in my thoughts, along with my dad, on all my runs. 💕🏃♀️
Great photos and well deserved awards. Love the ‘bark code scanner’ award for Flossie, how funny 😀. Funerals are so overwhelming 😔, I am glad it went as best as could be expected. I agree with you - I also wish I had started running years ago!
Thanks SS! We’ve often joked about how Flossie should have her own Bark Code - all dogs actually - so to give her an award for assisting me volunteering was brilliant. 😀🐕
I personally found the lead up to the funeral hideous. I remember being the same with dad’s. The day itself was poignant and sad, but also beautiful and just the way I’d wanted it. Such a relief. ❤️
Glad your Mum's funeral went well CCM, that must have been a challenging day...though I remember the atmosphere of the get together after my Dad's as almost cheery, I guess there's something cathartic about talking about the good times with other loved ones once the most difficult part of the funeral is over.
Sounds like you had a wonderful time at Parkrun, you and Flossie are clearly considered an important part of the team, well done 👏🏃♀️😊
Same here Run46. Having extended family gathering afterwards, some of whom had never met before, was nice, and surprisingly lighthearted. It makes you realise how important family is. The service itself was tricky as my two daughters and my husband spoke (no way I could have), plus I’d chosen music I knew she’d love. But most of all it went just as I’d planned and I know Mum would have approved. ❤️
Parkrun was a lovely happy way to end a sad week. ❤️❤️
Thats great to hear after your emotional week - well deserved too!
I dont get along to park runs as they don't really fit in with my schedule, but I know plenty that do and how much they value them; so its people like you who enable thme to run as smootlhy as they do that should get more recognition.
Thank you so much Whatsapp. It helped me feel human again, and the awards were such a wonderful surprise. 😀
It’s definitely a wonderful institution, and I’m hoping people from our PR who don’t volunteer realise that there really are only a core of 20 or so who volunteer regularly. Of course some others do too, but the desperate pleas on a Friday are all too common. 🙄
What a lovely post cheeky, sorry I’m so behind - I’m just catching up on things here. Parkrun is such a positive thing, we are so lucky to have it to lift our spirits in difficult times, and for them to recognise yours and Flossie’s contributions is wonderful.
Definitely agree with your sentiment - get out there and volunteer, even if you just bring cake to share - you’ll appreciate Parkrun’s existence even more!
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