sad news and trouble with the older generation!

[Katiepops]

Today I transferred my MK half entry to a friend from the club. Very disappointed, but the story goes like this....

Old Friend: “Hey Kate, how do you fancy doing the Maldon Mud Run?”

Me: “ummmm” frantically looks in diary, sees its May 3rd, smiles and is about to say “no can do, I have the MK half so....”

Old Friend: “Only I’m getting married in the morning, doing the run and then having the reception!”

Me: “ so this is actually an invitation to your wedding?!”

Old friend: “Yes, it will be hilarious!”

What could I do? There’ll be other half marathons but only 1 wedding. 🤦‍♀️😂

In other news, it was my birthday this week. 58. How did that happen? Club off road on Wednesday nights sees me charging round the woods with my headtorch. I’m in the middle group so we do 5-6 miles in about 1 1/4 hours. Not too fast, but hilly, muddy trails are challenging, especially in the dark. Our group leader had us join with the top group (6-7 miles in the same time) as we were reduced in number. Their group leader is 74. 74! I couldn’t keep up with him on the flat for more than 200 yards. He stopped a lot waiting for us! I kept thinking “ if I were only 20 years younger” if I was 38, he’d be 54 and the gap would be even bigger! He may be speedy but can’t add up, nearly 8 miles by the time we were done! These old boys are amazing 😂😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Blimey that will be a wedding to remember! Is she going to run in her wedding dress? I assume her fiancé is a runner too otherwise he’ll be left standing at the altar on his own, which is never a good look at a wedding 😂

That group leader sounds amazing but we could be like that when we grow up 😏😂

[grumpyoldgirl]

Oh my, are showers to be provided for muddy guests? A change of clothes? Do you show up for the wedding in your running gear? So many questions! I'll be hoping for a photo collage KP🤞(your friend sounds great btw)