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I’ve been looking forward to this race since last year - it was the only real bling that I earned in 2020. Due to covid it was run as a time trial over a slightly different course (England-Wales-England), but this year was back to the proper 10k course Wales-England-Wales. When I did the race in 2019 it was 28 degrees, and I was mighty thankful it was nowhere near that today, and I knocked a whopping 20+ minutes off that painful time! Strava says it was 11 degrees at the start - I’m not sure it was that chilly, but it was certainly comfortable, and when the sun disappeared and the wind picked up a little, it was ideal. 🙏🏻😀

It was a rolling start in self picked “pens”. I positioned myself between 1hr 12 and 1hr 14 and was overjoyed to come in at 1:11:57 chip time! Strava measured it at 9.93k, denying me a second day in a row of a PB - but it definitely was! I knocked 1:38 minutes off my virtual London Vitality 10000 previous PB. Pleased isn’t the word, and this isn’t a flat course. Up and over the Bridge, down off it entirely after the turnaround point, then all the way back up the slip road and over it again. Even the final run-in is up a wickedly steep little slope, but my training paid off and I conquered it. I’ll definitely be back next year! 😍

Spoke to a gazelle work friend of Mr Cheeky’s who was happy with his time of 58:03. He was kind enough to cheer me in. 🙏🏻

I wholeheartedly recommend this race. It’s phenomenal. Next up Bristol HM on September 19th …… 👏👏

Thanks for all the pom-pom waving guys. It worked. ❤️

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrHalf Marathon

Excellent run and time for you cheekychipmunks, well done on your 10K this morning, if I had been running it I would have also gone into the same pen as most of the 10k runs I have ran are in that same time zone, once again congratulations.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to AlMorr

Thanks so much Al. I was really pleased with my time. 😀

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Sandraj39Half Marathon

Yay! Well done cheekychipmunks 👏👏🎉 - what a fab run and time! Great photos too and the very important bling!!😀🏅

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Sandraj39

Yes, very important bling Sandra! It’s really heavy - I’m not quite sure what it’s made of, but it looks lovely on my bling hanger. 😍🏅😍

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

Blingy bling 😳. Ooooooh Shiny thing alert 🚨😁🏅🏅🏅🏅👍

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to misswobble

Can’t have too much bling can you MW? 😍

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Shake-and-runHalf Marathon

Great running Cheeky and lovely photos too.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run

Thank you Shakes! It was a lovely morning. 👏👏

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GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

A great run and a great day 👍🏻😁 just what you needed 💖

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Yes it was just what the doctor ordered JoJo. Running is such a wonderful tonic. 🥰

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

Isn’t it just 👍

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to misswobble

❤️

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Beatlesforever

Woohoo 🎉🥳🙌 that's absolutely fantastic, great time and a brilliant run! 💪👏👏👏👏 You'll smash that HM 👊💥🏃‍♀️

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Beatlesforever

Thanks so much Beatles. 🥰 I was happy with my time! There was a HM race too, which was 2 laps. I certainly couldn’t have done that particular course twice - Bristol is flatter! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

I’ll have to run in Bristol. I’ve only been once and loved it. Such an interesting place. So much to explore! I have never been as cold in my life though 😳🥶 Jeez

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to misswobble

Oh do come along one day MW. There are plenty of hills if that’s your bag, or if you run the 10k or HM they’re mainly flat. 🙏🏻

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David_GMetric Marathon

That’s fantastic Cheekychipmunks, what a great event it sounds too! 😀👍 Great news that ‘real’ events are coming back too. Long May that continue! 👏👏👏

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to David_G

Definitely great news David. Everyone seemed really upbeat this morning and the atmosphere was wonderful. 👏👏

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Oldgirlruns10 Miles

Woohoo cheeky! 🥳🎉👏 Fantastic achievement and you must be so chuffed at coming in bang on your predicted time - the organisers will love you! Enjoy the bling and the rest of your bank holiday weekend- I think you deserve it!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Oldgirlruns

Thanks OGR! Yes I was happy with that time, and I’m pleased I didn’t come in way slower than I predicted. 😅

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Stephen_UKHalf Marathon

Hi CC. So pleased to hear that this went well. Sounds like everything clicked for you. Great work on the time. You should be really proud. Have a good rest today.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK

I am proud, thanks Stephen. 🙏🏻 Everything felt right today. 😀

Week7 profile image
Week7Half Marathon

Congratulations!- sounds amazing-perhaps I'll give it a try next year.

It was seeing the signs for the Severnbride half marathon and 10k which gave me the push to coninue after c25k when I realised for the first time that those distances might actually be a realistic goal!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Week7

Oh yes W7, do come along next year it’s great fun!

I always get a sense of pride when I see all the signs and highway vehicles coming to close the motorway especially for us. I had to drive home over the 2nd Severn crossing as of course the old bridge was still closed for the HM runners. I didn’t mind one bit. 😀

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KatnapMarathon

Careful! You're turning into a gazelle runner! 🙀

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Katnap

I wouldn’t say I was a gazelle Katnap - maybe a snail with legs, rather than just slithering along! 😅

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

Speaking of slithering, I was running with Coach Blu Benadum the other day with the Nike app, doing fast intervals with recovery jogs in between. He ordered me not to resort to “shuffling” He could see me ! 😳😱😁😁😁

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to misswobble

I think I did the same run MW! I purposefully picked up my shuffling feet! Love Coach Blue! 🥰

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misswobbleMarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

I shuffled a long time but I picked my feet up eventually. I raced by shuffling too but no matter. It got me round

Picking your feet up, and achieving the fabled cycling motion, is really hard.

Blu is really matter of fact Straight to the point 😁

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LottieMW

Oh well done! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I’ll defo join you next year!

Week7 profile image
Week7Half Marathon in reply to LottieMW

I'm tempted too!!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Week7

Team HU building already! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 😀

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SkiMondayUltramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

I'm tempted to have a go at this next year. Depends on the date though since I've unfinished business with another event.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to SkiMonday

I’m pretty sure it’s always the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday weekend SkiMonday . It would be great if you came along. 😀

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to LottieMW

Thanks Lottie! Oh yes do come along next year, it’s fabulous. 👏👏👏

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CmoiMarathon

Congratulations cheekychipmunks , delighted you had such a good run!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Cmoi

Thanks Cmoi, I really did, it was brilliant fun. 😀

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RunWillieHalf Marathon

Well done cheekychipmunks ❤️🏃‍♀️

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to RunWillie

Thanks RW I enjoyed it so much! 🙏🏻

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over61andstilltrying10 Miles

Whoopee! Whoopee!Whoopee! You are a star! 🌟 A really happy, speedy, running and smiley star! Well done to you. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. 👏🎉💥🏃‍♀️👍 😊 I do hope that Mr cheeky is continuing to get better.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying

Aww thanks over61. I must admit I was smiling even whilst running some of the time this morning! It felt so good to be running a real race again. 😀🏃‍♀️🥰

And yes thanks, Mr C is still improving, thanks for asking. Pins out of hand and just one left over staple in his head (there were over 100 😨) Still a way to go, but things are still going in the right direction. 🙏🏻

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Yay cheeky!! A great run and a brilliant smile to cap it off. You just keep churning out the performances; invincible!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙂

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66

Ahh thanks BC, running makes me smile (not necessarily on all the hills today 🥵), and yes I was very happy with my time today. 😍

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sparky66Half Marathon

Hay woo woo 💥🎉Awe made up for you 😊 sounds like a wonderful day!

What a great run and a brilliant time 🏃‍♀️💨

You should be really pleased 👏👏👏

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to sparky66

Thanks Sparky, it was brilliant and yes I am really pleased with how it went. 🙏🏻

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

What a fabulous run Cheeky! Massive congratulations on that PB!!!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to linda9389

Thanks Linda! I’m very happy with my PB. They’re always special aren’t they? 👏👏

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Dexy510 Miles

Well done cheeky, no snails used today! I didn’t enter this one because it was advertised as a time trial race but things have moved on since then. If festivals can happen, big races certainly can. I’m glad it was nice and cool and dry for you. Bling, bling, beautiful bling.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Dexy5

Haha thanks Dexy. Compared to some of the gazelles flying along I’m going to say I was still a snail, but one with little legs for a change! It felt very safe with the rolling start and the large expanse of motorway to run on. 🙏🏻

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Dexy510 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks

Well, you are now officially faster than me . My PB from Bristol 10k is 1.12:57. That time with Coach Bennett has paid dividends. You are a strong runner too.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Dexy5

I suspect we’re near enough identical now Dexy5 . Remember our Virtual Vitality, coming in pretty much stride for stride (except my watch made me run further for the 10k? 🙄)

NRC has been great I must admit. It’s made me do intervals and enjoy them too! I used to avoid them like the plague!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Oh Munks, that sounds such a great event I might have to do it next year!

A massive well done on your time! Knocking 1.25 minutes off is quite an achievement 💪 You must be thrilled with that. All the HM training clearly helps 🙂

I’m not quite sure why there’s a photo of Poldark there but I’m sure it was very welcome and encouraging 😍

That bling looks the business, I bet it makes a noise when you lay it down 😂

Isn’t it just wonderful that races are back? And bling too? 🏅🙂

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Irishprincess

Haha, IP, Poldark was there as an incentive to get the ladies (and some men I expect!) running as quick as they could to the finish! Worked for me. 🤣

And yes the bling weighed a ton. So different from previous years but lovely and chunky. 😍

How was your race? It’s lovely to have them back, you’re right! 🥰

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

Yes, he would be a great incentive 😍 Pity he wasn’t at the finish line in person 😉

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Irishprincess

He’d have been mobbed! 😂

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UpTheStanleyHalf Marathon

Great run Cheeky, that's a fabulous time on an uppity course. You'll be finding our Flat Great South a gentle stroll in comparison ....

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to UpTheStanley

Thanks UTS - I don’t know about finding the GSR course gentle - I find running on the flat quite fatiguing. I know I did last time. Can’t wait nonetheless. 👏👏👏

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grumpyoldgirl

Oh huge congratulations cheeky! It's so nice to see these real run reports coming in 🥳

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to grumpyoldgirl

Thanks grumpy! Yes, slowly they’re returning, isn’t that wonderful? 😍

JonathanP profile image
JonathanP10 Miles

Really well done Cheeky and congratulations on your PB (don't take any notice of Strava!). Sounds like a perfect race and beating your 'planned' time must have been the icing on the cake!😀

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to JonathanP

Thanks Jonathan! It’s nice to get a PB, Strava is just being a spoilsport - never mind though, it can’t ruin my day!

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Hedgehogs123Metric Marathon

If Poldark was at the finishing line I would do a record time without a doubt!!!😍😍

Well done, it sounds a brilliant race and you must feel so chuffed wth your time!!

🏃‍♀️🙌🍾

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Dexy510 Miles in reply to Hedgehogs123

Me too

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Hedgehogs123Metric Marathon in reply to Dexy5

🤣🤣

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123

Definitely Hedgehogs! 😍😍😍😍 Thanks, it was a great day. 😀

Frizzbomb67 profile image
Frizzbomb6710 Miles

Sound like you had a great race and lots of fun. Well done and congratulations on your PB 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🙌🏅. Enjoy your bling 😊

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Frizzbomb67

I did FB, it was a wonderful day. Races really are fun and it’s great to have them back. 🥰

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SaskAlliecatHalf Marathon

What a great race cheeky! In person races are back (well some are)! Yippee!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to SaskAlliecat

Yes Sask, it’s fantastic! I’m still buzzing this morning. 🥰

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Time_LordHalf Marathon

Congratulations Cheeky

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Time_Lord

Thanks T_L 😀

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathon

I’m so pleased for you cheeky. Massive congratulations on your time and PB. 🎉👏👏👏 It sounded like quite a challenge too with those inclines. I hope you celebrated in style 😃

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun

Aww thanks Brian. It was challenging, but the fact I managed it is testament to my regular trail running route. It made the smooth road seem easier! 😀

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DupsHalf Marathon

Congratulations 👏👏brilliant time, welled earned bling👍

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Dups

Thank you Dups! I’m so happy with my time, and of course the bling was the icing on the cake. 🥰

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misswobbleMarathon

Oh well done 👏👏👏🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪💪👍🏅

So pleased the weather was kind. Phew 🙂. To be racing again is fabulous. I’m champing at the bit. Wonderful to read the race reports today as it’s keeping us ticking over and motivated til our chance comes

Congratulations on your time 🙂🥳👍

I hope you’re well today and able to relax x

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to misswobble

Thanks so much MW. 🥰 Yes, the weather was perfect which made all the difference. Do you have a race planned this year? 🤞🏃‍♀️

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SkiMondayUltramarathon

Great run there Cheeky and a PB too!

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to SkiMonday

Thanks SM, I was really pleased! 😀

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FrencHalf Marathon

Ah what a great run Cheeky! Was Poldark waiting for you at the end? That pic did make me laugh 😁. Sounds as though you really enjoyed it, well done you 👏🏼👍🤩🎉🏃‍♀️.

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to Frenc

Noooo he wasn’t Frenc! Some nifty gazelle obviously got to him first and whisked him away! 🤣🤣 Oh yes, it was such a wonderful race. 😀🙏🏻🏃‍♀️

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skysue16Half Marathon

Wonderful, very well done Cheeky - what a great time, especially going up and over the bridge twice!! Sounds hard work😬 but I might be persuaded to give it a go! Not long now to the HM - hope your training continues to go well. I have a Canicross event (10k) on Sept 19 - first ever! 🐶🐾

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