2020 Challenge

[Dexy5]

It was in the calendar so it had to happen, even if it was 2C and rain and sleet. Absolutely mad if you ask me, but we saw Oldgirlruns running along as we parked the car so I got out first and jogged to my starting point when mr Coddfish arrived so we ran together. By consensus, there was no hanging around drinking coffee afterwards today. Straight back home , strip soaking clothes off, hot shower then a Skype get together over coffees and toast. 5.01k towards 2020 miles for me.

Lindt Lindor assorted truffles which I guarantee will be consumed by UpTheStanley and me by midnight on the 31st.

In case I don’t run until 1st January, Happy New Year everyone.

[David_G Metric Marathon]

Sounds like great fun Dexy5 and that’s a great contribution to the 2020 challenge!🙂👍Thanks for all your posts and support during the year. If you don’t run again, I hope you enjoy the chocolate truffles😋 and New Year celebrations.

Let’s hope 2021 will be a much better for us all and we can get back to some sort of normality!🙂👏👏

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to David_G]

Thank you David_G , you never fail to be the first to read my posts ! It has been a strange year in many ways. The ski injury in March was a real downer, but thanks to my physio and my lovely running buddies , it was not going to hold me back. Running has been more important than ever this year, and maybe later next year we can have a running meet up, somewhere between Bognor and Southsea.

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I look forward to that Dexy5! 🙂👍 I think there’ll be an awful lot of Parkrun tourism too once it’s restarted and it’s safe to travel again😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Mmmm yummy! Never mind tea and toast - tea and Lindor! Well done for braving the elements! So 5.01 for the three of you then (OGR and UTS as well)?

[UpTheStanley Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

My fourth 5.05k please Linda, completing my personal 20.20k running target. Depending on the weather over the next couple of days, I might be able to throw something more (running or walking) into the pot, but I’m not stirring out of the house again if it’s like it was this morning!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to UpTheStanley]

❄️🏃‍♀️💦🏃‍♀️❄️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💦❄️🏃‍♂️💦

[UpTheStanley Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Indeed!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to UpTheStanley]

Haha! I don't blame you!!! Well done on the 20.20km 👍

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Yes I can guarantee that Oldgirlruns did at least 5k.

[BaddieThePirate]

Happy new running year, and congratulations on your running achievements this year.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thanks Baddie, it’s nice to be back on form again after the injuries.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Phwoar. Lindors are lush. They wouldn’t last the day here! 🤣

Sorry you had rain and sleet today. It was lovely and sunny here and I even extended my run from 2 loops of the Downs to 3, making my run 11k.

Have a wonderful NYE celebration. I’m not sure what you have planned, but we’ll be continuing the eating and drinking theme at home! 🎉🎉🎉

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I love the way they are cold in the centre 😋 it is actually dry and sunny here now but all the better for a walk after lunch.

Well done on your 11k too.

NYE will definitely include food and drink at home!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

And now it’s grey and sleeting here! 🙄🙄

Have a wonderful NYE 🎉

[TailChaser Marathon]

Happy new year Dexy and UTS! Can't believe it has been over a year since we last met up, that is truly shocking 😱 It is isn't it? I haven't missed one? Between pandemics and injuries you've had a pretty tough year, but look, you're still doing it! It's not bad this running lark is it? Fingers crossed Vitality keep to their word and we can get together in May, if not before.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to TailChaser]

You are right TC, all planned meet ups with you in 2020 were cancelled 😞. I was amazed that we actually got to do the virtual vitality with our North/South groups in October! Late May 2021 here we come..... I am sure the vaccine will help us do this one.

There’s no doubt that running, VRBs and ARBs have kept me going this year. We shall celebrate the end of this year with gusto.

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

That Vitality was such a tonic for all of us I think. Just in time too.

I was just discussing some New Years Eve Strava art with Katnap, involving fingers... 😉

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to TailChaser]

Interesting 🤔

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Alrighty then TC ... fingers? 😳 Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with! 🤣

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Chocolate fingers?

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Probably had enough chocolate (if there is such a thing?!) We were wondering how many but I think I’ve thought of something more positive: Spock’s Live Long & Prosper 🖖

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Sounds horrible Dexy, so well done for braving it. I was soaked to the skin and with very wet feet after my run this morning too, but the sun came out during our afternoon walk which was lovely.

Have a happy New Year and we will definitely all meet up again next year 😃😃

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

I look forward to it Sandie . Happy New Year.

[Oldgirlruns 10 Miles]

Love the pic Dexy - I still haven’t posted my run today but will do and yes, it was a very wet 5k!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Don’t forget your not parkrun entry too. We’ve entered your 5k with Rosabi for you.

[Oldgirlruns 10 Miles in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you!

[Katnap Marathon]

Happy carb loading! 🤣

🎄🐱 Xmas Katnap 🐱🎄

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Katnap]

I’ll have to keep running to use up the calories! 🍫 🎂

[Hidden]

Definitely a mad lot running in that 🤪 but as always sounds great though, Happy New Year 🤗

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Hidden]

Totally bonkers jorge! Let’s hope New Years Day is a bit brighter.

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Very brave Dexy! I plan to run this morning - chilly but at least it's not sleet/snowing!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to JonathanP]

Brave or totally crazy. There were certainly lots of people out regardless. This morning looks so much better. Might have to go for a walk instead. Have a good one.