Wombling HU 10K

[Cmoi]

When the sun doesn't shine, and it's cloudy and grey

And you meet a load of hunters and you hear their dogs bay,

You decide to swap the HM for a hilly 10k!

It's raining, and foggy, you're really soaked and soggy,

It's muddy, and boggy, but hey...

Remember you're a Womble!

(You're running like a Womble)

Remember you're a Womble!

(You're running like a Womble)

Remember you're a Womble!

(You're running like a Womble)

Remember you're a Womble!

(You're running like a Womble)

Remember, 'member, 'member not a Womble but a runner you are!

10.74km, 281m elevation gain run. Actual 10K time 1:10:33. Will do the HM later in the week when conditions will, hopefully, be better.

Editing to add: the funniest bit was when another of my song choices - Ballroom Blitz - came on, just as I was getting to flatter track and then downhill road. As I have a naturally fast cadence I got it into my head to attempt running to the beat. Well, my tiny little legs were going like the clappers, taking the smallest steps ever. Managed it for some of the time. Glad nobody saw me!

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Brilliant stuff. You win the medal for the most original run report, Cmoi. Hope you have dried out and recovered now.

[CBDB]

😍😍😍😍👍🏽

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Wombling Free!! 👍🏻🤣

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Well done, Madame Cholet 😂😍 xxx

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Wombletastic Cmoi! Madame Cholet would be proud 😃. Sounds like a great run and I hope you’re able to do your HM later in the week. 😊

[GTFC Marathon]

🤣🤣🤣👆👆👆 You are just so ace! You made something of the run which is brilliant 👏

[Roxdog 10 Miles]

Haha! Great! I'm sure you were singing the womble song as you were running! I love the way you just casually mention doing a HM later in the week! Brilliant!How I long to run 10k again! Reading your posts and those of others running linger distances always encourages me!

Fog! 😨

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

I love this. Le chasse do present a challenge from time to time don’t they. You were very wise to head for the higher ground.

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Haha brilliant Cmoi.. loved the wombles.. Wombles of Wimbledon common are we 🎶🎵 When I was in primary school they came to visit and we had a tydy the playground day..

I fear this song will now accompany me on my next Run 🤪

Sorry the day was rather muddy..well done on joining us all today..

Will set you up for your HM soon.. 🏃‍♀️🎽☀️

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

😂 love this description!!! Womble song came on for me as I ended the 10k and began walking.... very apt!!

[dijep 10 Miles]

Brilliant, congratulations 🎊🎇I loved the Wombling song it was another one that had me singing along and giggling

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

What a great fun run and song 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Love it! Well done! I only ran 3k today but I did use the playlist and start at 9.30 to show willing - and I got Ballroom Blitz too (and wondered who was responsible 😀). Better luck with the Half!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I always sing “bar room blitz” as it reminds me of my disco nights when the inevitable fight would break out 😁

Not ne I hasten to add 😃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Good job you added that - it was my immediate thought 😱😍

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Wikipedia claims that "The Ballroom Blitz" was inspired by an incident on 27 January 1973 when the band were performing at the Grand Hall in Kilmarnock, Scotland, and were driven offstage by a bottling.

Please provide evidence of your whereabouts on that date misswobble . 😜🤣🤣🤣

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

😱😱😱

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

It doesn’t surprise me at all. I used to go to butlins in the 70’s and if you chose the Scots pits holiday fortnight you knew there’d be trouble Drink and too much ready cash I suppose Plus the usual rivalries

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Oh my! The HM I did today only had 100m of ascent in it. You had double that in half the distance.

Definitely over ground not underground. Making good use of the runs that we find.

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Love it 😂😂 I saw your run on strava earlier. I will be singing "...remember not a womble but a runner you are..." before the week's out! 👏👏

[RunWillie Marathon]

You’re awesome Cmoi ❤️🏃‍♀️

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Well done to you! Soaked and soggy but 10km and 281m elevation gain in just 1hr 10min. So impressive! 👏🎉🏃🏻‍♀️