Geeeeet ready, geeeeet set ... itttt's time to shake those pom poms again!!!

[linda9389]

Edited to add: RunBrianRun on Saturday

Hey there lovely running buddies!

It’s that time of the week again; time to get the pom-poms out and prepare your voices to support our eventers this week.

So, the more eagle eyed of you (or maybe those with enough breeze to still be on the ball) may have spotted it's not Friday, it's not quite the weekend yet!

Well the racing is starting early! So far we have notification of just one racer this weekend and as she will be crossing the startline this Friday evening I'd like to ask our amazing cheer squad to start your preparations on a Thursday for a change, to ensure we are well prepared!!!

Tomorrow evening, Friday 12th August Hedgehogs123 will be running her first 10k event, taking on the Sleaford Striders Summer 10k ; running for bling and cake runbritain.com/RaceDetail.a...

Having won an award for the best East Midlands 10k with it's beautiful course, I'm guessing you'll be hoping it's both beautiful AND shady. Channel those nerves, stay cool, hydrate well and enjoy!!! 😎

Newsflash: we have a late entry - on Saturday 13th August RunBrianRun will be running the 100m at the Southern Athletics League meet in Brighton 'for a bit of race practice'. Up against youngsters there will be some tough competition but that won't phase him! Run like the wind RBR!!!

Bon Courage🍀💪

Do let us know how it goes.

Have we missed anyone? Have you got an event this weekend? Let us know here.

From The Marathon Team xxx

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[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Good luck Hedgehogs123 ! Bling and cake 😍 Lucky you!

Enjoy yourself and we look forward to the race report afterwards 🤩🥳🤩👍

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Loved it!! Being without my watch was no problem in the end. I still had Strava on my phone, so could hear my average pace and distance.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Just replied to your great post! I’m thrilled for you, really well done 👍

[Cmoi Marathon]

Overheated pompoms are being fanned for you Hedgehogs123 - happy running and I hope it's cooler than over here! 🥳🏅🍰

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Nope don't think so!! 🥵🥵 Garmin was sent back the same day, but in the end I had Strava on on my phone, so was able to hear at each km what pace I was doing.

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

It was 34° here on Friday evening so I hope you escaped that!

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Think it was about 30, that was very hot for me! 🥵🥵

[Langley-Loper Half Marathon]

Go for it 🦔! Try and enjoy it despite the heat and run within your limits - no race is worth getting heatstroke for 🥵👍🙂

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Langley-Loper]

Absolutely but I was surprised at how good I felt, despite the heat. I'd taken all the hydration tips on board which obviously worked. just towards the last km when I started to lag a little bit , but the thought of a cold drink and a slice of cake and my first medal spurred me on!!

[RunWillie Marathon]

Have a super time Hedgehogs123 Cheering for you ❤️🏃‍♀️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Pom Poms in the freezer ! Have a great (careful) run!

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you, I did!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Good luck Hedgehogs123 ! We will be waving our virtual fans in stead of Pom poms, I think! 🙂

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Could have done with them that's for sure!! 😃

[TailChaser Marathon]

All the best Hedgehogs123 , we’ll be waving those pom poms for you tomorrow! You deserve to smash it 💪🙌👏👏

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Thank you so much, I absolutely loved it!! ☺️

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Yay!! Congrats Hedgehogs! And sub hour is wonderful! 👏🥳👏👏

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Thank you! ☺️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Go fabulous Hedgehogs123 ! What a star you are. Have a blast, try to stay cool if you can, and think of that bling and cake waiting for you over the finish line. 🥰🎉

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh yes, the medal and cake were great motivaters and I really wanted to do it under 1 hour which I did! ☺️

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Turn to get my pom poms out of the freezer again! Good luck Hedgehogs123 ! 😊😊😊

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Thank you 😃

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Pom poms are out Hedgehogs123 wishing you a happy run , sparkley bling and delicious cake.Thats what I call a good Friday evening 🏃‍♀️🏅🍰

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Week7]

The best, think the cake was nearly as big as me!! 🍰🍰🤣

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

And under an hour!!!Congratulations!!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Whoop whoop Hedgehogs123 . Have a great run and enjoy the cake.

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Cake was gorgeous!!🍰🍰☺️

[lexi6 10 Miles]

Go! Hedgehogs123 enjoy your run. Pom poms are a waving for you 😊

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to lexi6]

Thank you! 😃

[misswobble Marathon]

Good luck 😀👍

Have fun out there and enjoy the cake and bling afterwards 🙂

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Loved it, first medal and cake, what a great motivation!! 🤣

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeha! 😀🤗🤗🤗🤗. Congratulations 🥳

The first of many I hope 👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Oh yes, next 10km already booked for Oct, although no cake at this one!!!🤣

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Good luck Hedgehogs123 ! Stay cool and enjoy the cake!

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

I certainly did!!

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Go Hedgehogs... slow, steady and coooooool!!!! Pompoms are ready and the iced water is in the fridge!

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Loved it!!! Bit hot but worth it!🍰🍰☺️🥵

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Fantastic!!!!

[Time_Lord Half Marathon]

Good luck Hedgehogs123 , have a good race x

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Time_Lord]

Loved it!!!

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Good luck Hedgehogs123 🤞👍 Enjoy the bling and cake 🍰

Linda, I’m a late entry in the 100m at the Southern Athletics League meet in Brighton on Saturday. I’m running for a time and joining in with the young ‘uns so it’ll be last place but that’s completely expected. My coach says I need more race practise . 😬

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Oooh, good luck RunBrianRun ! Sounds like stiff competition there, go you!!!

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Enjoy, and show the young 'uns how it's done RunBrianRun ! 👍🥳

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Enjoy the racing Hedgehogs and Brian. Stay safe and 😎 🧊 ❄️

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Decker]

It was a hot one indeed!!🥵🥵

[Me_time Half Marathon]

Cheering for Hedgehogs123 and RunBrianRun from across the world..go you! All the best and stay sun safe. Will wait for the report.

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Me_time]

Thank you, it was brilliant, just a bit hot!! 🥵🥵

[RunWillie Marathon]

Cheering for you as well RunBrianRun 😍

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Thank you 😊 I’m here and it’s SOOO hot 🥵 I feel for anyone running more than 100 meters today. 😳😅

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Well that was a pleasant surprise. A new PB from 13.4 to 13.03. Places me 12th in the U.K. Just that pesky .03 between me and 9th position. It’s encouraging to see the progress I’ve made over the year.

I’m hoping the Pilates will add further strength over the winter break as I focus on building strength and power.

Me at Southern Athletics League meet

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

That's just awesome, out of this world! Huge congratulations!!!

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda 😀 that’s very sweet of you to say. I do hope I can continue to improve.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Just seen this! Massive well done Brian! That’s brilliant, you must be buzzing 🏃‍♂️💪

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Hi IP thank youI went out and had a pizza and two beers to celebrate. My first beer this year!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to RunBrianRun]

Oh, that’s the secret is it?

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

It might be 🤷‍♂️

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to RunBrianRun]

Oh dear.

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

WHAT????? In this heat I’ve had a few. Cheers 🍻

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I know, right 😂 I just stopped for January and kept on going. Still have the odd small glass of wine. 😊

[RunWillie Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Well done RunBrianRun Amazing! 👍🏻

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you RunWillie ☺️

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to RunBrianRun]

Well done you Brian. 12th in the UK? That is amazing. You’ll soon be in the gym beefing up for 100m races.

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy. Yes I have a gym membership now. 💪😀

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I’m12th in my age group I should say. Not 12th overall 😅😅😅

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to RunBrianRun]

😆

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Congratulations. So excited to be on the same chat as a running star!!! .03 sec to be able to say your in top 10 in a age group......ooh that must be tempting.AMAZING!

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

That’s very kind of you to say Week7 😊 but I’m really not a running star at all. I am however going to do everything I can to get under 13 seconds and 90% age grading.

In fact, I’ve just looked at my age grading, thanks to this post of yours, and to my astonishment it is 89.8%!! So close!! 😀 I’m even more determined than ever now! Thank you. 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Ahem! Week7 is correct. You're our very own HU running star. No hiding. Now, go get working on that 0.3% 😍

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

If you say so 😂 yes miss 😅😅😅👍 I’m on it!! 0.03 seconds and .2% here I come 😊👍💪

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

🤣🤣🤣

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

So as linda9389 agrees you have been officially awarded HU running stardom status. ⭐

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Do I get a badge? 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Oh, I wish we had one!!!