Balloon Pricked !

[Beachcomber66]

Another 8am start with my running pal. He had about 9k in mind whereas I wanted to reach 14k in my build up to 10 miles. We had a couple of drinking walks in the first 9k( no watches were paused!) and then he headed for home. I fell into my “happy stride”between 7:00 and 7:11 and felt so good that I went on to 16:20k in bang on two hours. I forgot that 10 miles is 16:09 ! So I was feeling a bit pleased as I walked past an older couple as I headed towards the cafe, until the man, who was struggling to walk with a stick bless him, said “ should you be running?” 😬 What do you say? I said I had just finished 10 miles and felt really good……which produced a indecipherable “humph.” I moved on…feeling very old ..

However, rescue was at hand!

A guy in the cafe had us all laughing with his story about a little girl who wanted to stroke his dog. Her mother said that she had to ask if the dog would be ok with that…so the little girl solemnly walked up to the dog and said “ can I give you a stroke please ?” Equilibrium restored 🙂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Heyyyy, check out Mr 10 Miles! Woohoo, fabulous BC, you must have been feeling great. 👊 But what a cheeky person saying that to you! What a nerve. 😅

5k PR absolutely enough for me today in the ☀️ 🥵 I haven’t forgotten about my promise to try Jeffing at Ashton Court by the way, but it’s the Balloon Fiesta there this weekend 🎈🎈

That little girl story is a hoot! What do you say to that? 🤣🤣

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I will give the older guy the benefit of the doubt….it is a hot day and he looked to be suffering!

As for the little girl; lovely, gave me a smile a mile wide.🙂

[ForbiddenPlanet Half Marathon]

What an unacceptable comment, BC - but you handled it perfectly! 👍

Luckily I was finding this morning's weekend runners extra friendly, although I wouldn't hear any comments like that over my music. 😁

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

Maybe earphones are the answer! I haven’t had a comment like that for years. We move on 🙂

[Jogger22 10 Miles]

Hi Beachcomber66 well done on your run. As you say as the older guy was struggling walking in the heat maybe he was worried about anyone running in this heat as some people do suffer adverse effects like heat stroke/ heat exhaustion etc regardless of their age. 🤗

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Jogger22]

Yes; he probably inadvertently pressed a button.🙂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Wow, what a run, and aww at the little girl and dog

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

🙂 wish I had seen the dog incident 🙂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

😀yes

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Haha that’s hilarious 😂 bless her.

Well done BC on your unexpected 10 miler! That’s the way to do it. You have plenty of time left before the GSR so there’s absolutely no pressure now 😎

I reckon the older chap was probably referring to the heat, not to your vintage 🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Flirting with idea of a September HM; probably a bad idea!!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Ooooooh you big flirt you 😉 go on, you know you want to……

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

🙂 It will be a “see how I feel on the day” thing. I don’t want to risk injury pre GSR…, but a HM in September has some attraction.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Nowadays you can enter a race at the last minute. Since lockdown there doesn’t seem to be the same number of people entering races ….

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Or I could just run it up in the woods; then I can just go with the flow. No rush to make a decision.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

What about the bling though….? 🤔

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Funny, I thought the exact same thing Irishprincess ! 😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I knew you would Munks 😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Never gave it a thought!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Whaaaaaaat? 😳😳😳

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😂 Maybe I am in a post materialistic phase ……worrying!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Seek help. Do it today!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😂

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I will never understand the attraction of race bling. Yes, I'm super-proud of my trail marathon finisher t-shirt, but I'd still have run the event even if I'd got nothing for it other than the satisfaction of completing. It's about the experience, not about getting more stuff, my house is messy and cluttered enough as it is!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I was keen to acquire some bling early on; probably in part a reflection of my otherwise largely trophy devoid existence. Now I am just pleased to be able to run after all of my injuries.

[HeavyFoot Half Marathon]

A great run and two “memorable” comments. Bingo!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to HeavyFoot]

Yes; a good morning.👍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Well I'm impressed even if he wasn't! Pffft, what does he know? So pleased you're back on track 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda. Lots of slow 8ks seem to have been good strength builders. The distance has made me keep the pace down too.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Your continued diligence is paying off in spades. Good to see 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Thanks Linda. 80k last month and 62k already in August. Seems to be working 🤞

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

I reckon he was just envious that you can run, especially in the heat. Back to 10 miles and 2 months still to go 👏👏 My HM is on 25 September, the thinking being that the GSR would be a doddle after that. If you feel you can do it, go for it. 1km a week more and you could do a HM at the end of September then taper back to 10 miles. Doesn’t that sound bonkers? 😜

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

It does sound crazy! Last September’ HM was terrible, not just because of the circumstances. I have got far more Ks in my legs this year. Just a question of making sure that I don’t overdo it and spoil the GSR. My legs will tell me! I am only going to run twice next week…bit of a breather needed.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

You probably don’t need to do any more than maintain where you have got to. Just looking forward to getting together finally 😃😃

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Me too. 🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

😂😂I’ll let you know when UpTheStanley thinks he’s too old BC, I think he’s got a year or 2 on you. We had 2 over 80s at Ludlow parkrun today, and the only reason I came in before them, was 1 had his grandson with him, and the other stopped to let his dog have a rest and water.

Well done on 10 miles in this heat.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Hi Dexy5. It was a bit cooler at 8am when we started our run and we have plenty of tree cover. I had to get up at 6:30 to be ready to start at 8 though! High risk that I will doze off soon!

[GTFC Marathon]

This is absolutely brilliant!! What a distance and also what a ridiculously good time 😊✅🏆

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Superb. Grumpy git, I'd have said of course and so should you! 🤣👍🏻

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

😂 My stock phrase in these circumstances is “Are you having a particularly bad day?” Works a treat!

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Nice 👌🏻 said with a broad grin I hope! 👍🏻🤣

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Of course 😁

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Wow BC! Great work! Super well done!

Little girl 🐶 🤣😍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

🙂

[Cmoi Marathon]

Great run Beachcomber66 , and what an obnoxious comment from that man. Even if he were concerned about the heat or your age "Should you...?" implies disapproval, not genuine interest in your welfare, as he well knew.

Love the little girl and dog story - full marks to all concerned!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I am over it Cmoi.....still basking in the satisfaction of the run!

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Well done BC - I would think after that anybody could have made any comment and you wouldn't have cared!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

Hi JP. Thanks; I am just so pleased/relieved to get back to 10 miles. The comment just took me by surprise. We move on 🙂.