APRIL EVENTS! TELL US ABOUT YOUR APRIL 2022 RACES HERE !!! 🥳👍

[linda9389]

Hello all you fabulous eventers! Spring is definitely here and the spring race season is moving into full swing!!! 🥰

Are you taking part in an April event? If so, we want all the details. Any distance, any location, real or virtual - they all count.

Tell us all about it in the comments and we’ll add you to our list; then look out for your VRBs pom pom flourish - together with masses of support - on the Friday before your race 🥳

Go on, the more the merrier …….

This is what all that training has been for😍

The Marathon Team xxx

April Events List docs.google.com/spreadsheet...

If you have a March event that you haven't told us about yet, go here and let us know all about it healthunlocked.com/marathon...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I can kick this one off. April is a busy month for me with Kew half marathon on 10th, Beaconsfield 5 mile on 18th and then Ride the Night London on 30th (well, maybe that one doesn't count here 😍)!

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Busy month indeed!

[AllezLeChef Half Marathon]

Running the Kew Gardens 10k with my rapidly improving daughter on 9th April. I definitely have a target on my back so run can't come too soon

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to AllezLeChef]

Haha! Some healthy competition 😀 Looking for a nice PB then? Enjoy, and leave the place tidy for the next day please 😀

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon]

I'm doing Salisbury 10 mile on 3 April.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Blackberrypie]

Fabulous! That will start the month off nicely 😀

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

I shall be staggering round Brighton in the BM10K on April 10th brightonmarathonweekend.co.... 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Maybe a few less beers the night before ? 🤔🥰 Two and a half weeks to go, you can do this 👊

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

I may make that concession 😊

It's going to be weird, I will be finished in time for second breakfast!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Then you best make the most of that!!! 😍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

😋

Second breakfast

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Are you sharing? 😍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Plenty for all! Those scones are to die...

[Betj Half Marathon]

Excited to be doing my 1st Half Marathon .. the London Landmarks race on April 3rd😊 Then if I feel I can still make it the following week April 10th is the Brighton Marathon 10k my hometown run which I'd already entered before I decided on HM.

Planning a long rest afterall that!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Betj]

Ooh, an exciting month! LLHM was my first ever HM and will always be a special memory. Brighton will be a lovely leg loosener - and will feel nice and short too 😀

[Betj Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda. Yes.. I'm hoping 10k will feel a breeze 😊

[R4inbow Ultramarathon]

Manchester Marathon on 3rd🙈 , I think there's a few from here that are doing it.

That will be me done for the month!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to R4inbow]

I was talking to a guy yesterday and he’s running Manchester. He’s very fast 🏃‍♂️🌪

It’s a huge event 😀. Good luck 👍🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to R4inbow]

Now don't be hiding your face like that! You can do this! You can do it ... and maybe even enjoy it too 🥰

[misswobble Marathon]

Good luck to all you April racers 😀👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💥. I hope the training’s going well.

I’m not racing for the foreseeable after Sunday 😩🦵

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Oh dear Miss W. That doesn't sound good at all ☹

[misswobble Marathon in reply to linda9389]

It’s not great for sure despite hardly running. I’ll do tomorrow’s event and I can stop running after that as I’ve got no events planned for a while 🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I hooe it doesn't detract from tomorrow's enjoyment too much 🙏

[misswobble Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Just took two ibufren to tide me over. I’ve got two more in my pocket for the aftermath. If any🤞

[00marks Marathon]

Manchester for me as well 😱

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Fabulous! Harness that fear (it's just energy) - make it work for you 👊😀

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Another one for the Manchester Marathon here! Recent runs suggest that I might manage a Marathon PB, will have to see...

The only other thing I’m planning for April is an Architectural Appreciation Society tour of Bristol but there’s no running involved in that!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Haha! A good calendar of mixed events! Good luck for that PB!!!

[TailChaser Marathon]

Katnap is doing the Manchester Marathon and then he’s doing the Shakespeare Half with me (well, probably a long way in front of me) on the 24th.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

That's a busy month in your house then! I'm sure you can give Katnap a run for his money TC, maybe a little in front of you ... 😊

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to linda9389]

You may be right Linda, he’ll still be recovering from Manchester so this could be my chance to only be a bit behind him 😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

😀

[Nikasa777 Ultramarathon]

I can’t believe we are fast approaching April, and with it comes a run I’ve been preparing for as well as experiencing mixed emotions as to how it’s going to go!! 😬😬On Saturday 9th April I’ll be taking part in the SDW50 run

A 50 mile trail run organised by Centurionrunning.com

Starting in Worthing and Finishing in Eastbourne.

The Day after, my Husband is running the Brighton Marathon and would like my support around the course! Mmm 🤔 I think not! It’ll be support from the sofa 🤣

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Nikasa777]

Oh wow, that's going to be an intense weekend in your house! Mixed emotions are to be expected just now, but focus on the amazing emotions that will come with crossing the finish line ... your work is almost done 😊

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Hi Linda, I’m back at Lee Valley Indoor track on the 2nd April.

This time I’m entered for the 60m and 200m individual races.

It’s the Southern Counties Indoor Championships. Should be fun!

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

I've got 2 in April eek! All being well! salisbury-arc.org/salisbury-10

Salisbury 10 mile 3rd April with my club.

And a local one on Easter Monday

rydeharriers.co.uk/west-wig...

It lies and has about 7 hills!

Piccie heading uphill towards Tennyson monument 👌xxx

Heading to Tennyson monument , amazing scenery!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Blackberrypie is doing the Salisbury 10 too 😊The misleadingly named Monday race is just plain evil ... but you're going back for more!!! Go you 😍

[aliboo70 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

It's a lovely route just need to walk some hills one is almost a hands and knees crawling job from what I remember! 🤣xxx

[aliboo70 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Salisbury might be off for us now . 😪 Partners daughter on hospital and he's had to stay in with her poor thing 😪xxx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Oh goodness, wishing everyone well xxx

[Tjcp Half Marathon]

Hi! Half Marathon in Barcelona (edreams) on Sunday, 3rd April.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Tjcp]

Sounds lovely!!!

[sTrongFuse Half Marathon 10 Miles]

Only organised event for me in April is the Edinburgh Kilomathon 13.1k ( kilomathon.com/ ) on Sunday 10th. This is me finally getting to run it for real after signing up for the 2020 version but having to do it and the 2021 event virtually.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to sTrongFuse]

It'll be nice to get all these deferrals ticked off won't it. Then we can start choosing again ... 😀

[sTrongFuse Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

This is the last of my "deferreds". I actually have a couple of "real" 2022 events coming up in May, but will post them on the relevant post at the appropriate time.

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Manchester Marathon on April 3rd for me 😬😍😬

[GTFC Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

You're ready angel ❤

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Gotcha. You will smash it!

[Mame18]

I have Edinburgh kilomathon on the 10th

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Mame18]

Brilliant! Enjoy!!!

[sTrongFuse Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to Mame18]

Maybe see you there. Good luck on Sunday.

[Mame18 in reply to sTrongFuse]

Good luck on Sunday. I am looking forward to the race. Hope to see you there.

[sTrongFuse Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to Mame18]

I'll be in the yellow starting pen wearing a shocking fluorescent pink Scottish Rugby refereeing top, so probably hard to miss...

Hope we get decent weather for it.

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon]

Cancel pompoms, I have COVID

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Blackberrypie]

Oh no! Poor you. I do hope your symptoms are mild and you are fully recovered very soon xxx

[Kalessin Half Marathon]

I have an HM at the Bungay Festival of Running (Suffolk) next Sunday April 10th. All headphones are banned and I may really struggle for the last few miles without uplifting music...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Kalessin]

I'll add you to the list. Those last few miles will be full of atmosphere, hopefully cheering marshalls and supporters but also the support of everyone running alongside you. Visualise that finish line and hear the cheers in your head. You will do this!!! Bon courage!!!

[Kalessin Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Hmm, well just checked the map, which I only found this morning, and we will be running the last two miles on a cycle path alongside the busy A143. Or when I say we, it might be me on my own somewhere near the back of the pack (which is what happened on my last HM in Chelmsford - I actually got lost because there was no-one to follow). Also possibly straight into the wind, although forecasts vary. Still, at least I now know what to expect, and if I am all alone I will play loud music straight from my phone...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Kalessin]

You have a plan!!!

[Bladerunner2049 Marathon]

My first marathon looms ahead of me. This weekend I’ll be taking part in the Brighton marathon along with many others. 😬

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Bladerunner2049]

Oh fabulous! I will add you to the list

[Purplecat68 Half Marathon]

I have Trowse 10k on the 17th (Norwich) and Great Yarmouth 5 miler on 20th,just hoping I’m going to be ok for Trowse next week as I have Covid at the moment 😳

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Purplecat68]

Oh, feel better soon and good luck!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Purplecat68]

The event I found for the 5 miler looks to be on 18th rather than 20th - do I have the wrong link? gyrr.co.uk/gyrr-5-mile-seri...

[Purplecat68 Half Marathon]

Hi there are 3 in the series,the 1st is 20th April,2nd May 4th and last one 18th May.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Purplecat68]

Duh! I read all that too ... no idea why I jumped to race 3 in May ... oh dear 🙈

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

I’ve signed up for the London Open athletics meeting at Battersea Park on the 30th April. I’ll be running the 100 and 200 meter events.

This will be my first outdoor event of the season so I hope the weather is kind.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

I do believe you are hooked Mr Brian! Wonderful!!! Here's to some perfect weather 🤞

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I truly am Linda. I do love a challenge.😊

[Mudita11 Half Marathon]

I’ll be running the Southampton 10k on 24th April. My first ever race! Can’t wait 😃😃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Mudita11]

Fantastic! Hope you have a fabulous time! And a very warm welcome to this forum 😊

[Mudita11 Half Marathon]

Thank you 😊