Oh dear!

[Sandie1961]

Oh no! I’ve just signed up for Lincoln 10k on 30 October. So I now have Tissington Trail Half Marathon on 25 September, Great South Run on 16 October, Venice 10k on 23 October, Lincoln 10k on 30 October and Severn Bridge parkrun on 5 November. Oh well, at least the distances reduce each week 😂

[TailChaser Marathon]

That sounds like my kind of schedule Sandie! (LM 2 Oct, GSR 16 Oct, Winter Series 1 23 Oct, Severn Bridge PR 5 Nov) 😃🙌

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Thank goodness I don’t have the marathon though!

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

😂

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

I think you’ve been bitten by the bug Sandie.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I just lust after bling Dexy5 🤑

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

A woman after my own heart 🏅🏅🏅🤣

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Excellent Sandie! I have a few coming up, but all local to me except one: Cheddar Downhill 10k 17/9, Bristol 10k 25/9, GSR 16/10 and Severn Bridge PR on 5/11. 😀

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Only 1 of mine is local, but it gets me out and about 😂

[misswobble Marathon]

Busy busy 😀👍🏃‍♀️🏅🍰

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

It is isn’t it? Longest one first, so that the others will feel easier 😂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Of course! 😀👍

I’m off to the seaside for my next half. My OH suggested we stay another night so I don’t have to get in the car all hot and sweaty in trail race dirt Getting in the car for a long drive post long run is my idea of hell 😫. It’s going to be a long drive as we’re headed for Wales from there.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

We’re taking the van to the Duke of York at Pomeroy for 2 nights for my HM. Shower and pub meal after the race 😃😃

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Lovely stuff ! 🤗

I think my Lincs posse will be there so we can hang out afterwards for food/beach etc.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Sounds perfect 😍

[Oldfloss Administrator]

That is a lot of running !!!! You are well and truly, addicted... wonderfully!x

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Ah, but it’s all about the bling 🤑 (well partly anyway 😂)

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Exciting times! Venice 10k? I keep getting ads for Venice HM which always looks tempting. Please do post a race teport for that one 😊

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Yes, Shakes and I are doing it. We generally have a weekend away together and this time we’re combining it with a race. Mad I know 🤪 There will definitely be a report, never fear!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

When I was in Venice in February I saw notices about the HM and was tempted too Linda. Perhaps we should join forces …..we could have a HU Venice meet up. How fab would that be?

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

That would be amazing 🤩

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I LOVE that idea!!!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Sandie and Shakes can be our recce party ….. 👀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

No pressure Sandie1961 - are you sure you aren't going to do another half??? 😍

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Well, I said never again after Hampton Court 😂 Would have to have something very special to tempt me. I really am much more a 10k runner!

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Go on! Im sure it is not too late to book, we would love you to join us!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

The 2022 half has been sold out for a while now.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

What about the 10k?

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Venice 10K 2022 registration looks like it's still open: venicemarathon.it/en/10k-en (Sandie1961 , Shake-and-run , Irishprincess , linda9389 )

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I was thinking of a HU get together next year! In any event the date is a week after my Bath HM (hopefully 🤞)

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

That's what I thought, but Sandie was responding to Linda about the 2022 events!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

That’s sweet of you but I was thinking of a get together next year! And I wouldn’t dream of just inviting myself along to your break away.

In any event it’s a week after I’m doing the Bath HM so it’ll have to be next year 🤗

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Next year it is then 😃 I suspect accommodation is probably in short supply for this year by now anyway. It’s also a 8.30 start so that we are out of the way before the HM and M runners come over into the centre 😖

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

After your recce we can see how many people might be interested.

[Cmoi Marathon]

Oh the horror! 😱🤣

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I know it wouldn’t be your cup of tea and I’m not quite sure how I managed to book so many. It’s getting rather expensive 😂 Nothing else booked currently though!

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

You know Sandie1961 , I'm actually envious of your capacity (and that of many others on this forum) to commit to running a specified distance, at a specified time, on a specified date, in a specified place, on a specified route, and to enjoy it. For me, that wouldn't be fun, I'd experience it as pressure to perform.

When I go for a run it's rare that I know where I'm going to run, or how fast or far, or for how long, when I go out of the door! I'll decide which shoes to wear depending on how I feel that day, and that influences my routes, because since my faceplant I've only worn my Ghosts on roads, I just don't trust them on tracks now.

Also, the razzmatazz of big events, crowds, music and people cheering etc, which most runners appear to consider race magic, is just too much for me. It makes me feel anxious, panicky, and overwhelmed, not happy, excited and encouraged.

I haven't written off events completely. Had I been fit, I'd probably have done a local trail run this coming Sunday, because I like the look of the route, but 24km with 1000m elevation gain is not something I can safely take on right now. As for more ambitious stuff, that's absolutely not going to happen this year. But any event I do in future will be for the overall experience and the challenge, not the bling.

I wish you, and all the other addicts, much joy with your races! 👍🤗🏅

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I would love to be able to just go where the mood takes me, but not having a plan would make me stressed and anxious. Although I equally don’t like to be in a straitjacket and need to have options. You can do distances that I can only dream of (and they are nightmares 😂) Each to their own!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

You have made an old man feel ancient 😂😂😂😂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I suspect my parkrun progress will be somewhat curtailed! I am definitely not doing another HM (I said that after the first one though 🤷‍♀️)

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Brilliant schedule Sandie 😀Fantastic list if events, have a great time 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

I only want to do those races that have something special about them and these all do in different ways 😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Enjoy each one 🎊🥇🎊🥇🎊🥇🎊🥇🎊🥇

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Ah…but think of all the bling!😍🏅🏅🏅🏅🤣

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Oh I am 😃😃🤑 Going to need a new hanger soon, as it’s getting rather full!

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Busy busy busy! Lots to look forward to there 😁 🏅🏅🏅🏅.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

There is isn’t there? Nice that the longest one is first as I’m hoping that will make the rest seem easier 😂

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

And maybe see you at the GSR! Am a bit worried about this one as leading up to it I will mainly be lying on a beach in Portugal 🤣.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

If there’s a nice prom, though, there’s nothing better than a run along the seafront 😈 There’s quite a gang of us doing GSR. We’ll have to try to find a way to all meet up!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Deffo! 😊

[Katnap Marathon]

You have the bling bug!

Bling bug

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Love it 😍

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Goodness that’s a lot of races, you will really enjoy each one

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I know. I think I got a bit carried away 😂

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Exhausted just reading the list! They all sound exciting though so I can see how it happened. I started googling after the Severn Bridge 20k because enjoyed it so much but haven't signed up fir anything yet. You are going to have such a busy couple of months!!! Looking forward to reading all about the races.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

I’ve only just signed up for Lincoln, but it is my home 10k so I couldn’t really not could I?

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Absolutely-rude not to!

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

My list of runs is a lot shorter, but I also have cycling sportives to fit in!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

Ooh, do you have any cycling event recommendations? I have the Flat 100 South on Sunday 😊

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

My club has a women only sportive on Oct 2nd near Worcester. 3 distances, beautiful countryside, a great medal and plenty of cake!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

That sounds lovely, enjoy! I'll be in Chester running my metric marathon all being well ... no cake though 😕

[Rennur]

Are you tapering for an Ultra?

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Rennur]

Err no, definitely not 😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Now that is just showing off!! Beats practice runs though!🙂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

It’s all about the bling 🤑 Mind you, I’ve done 17k today and I’m shattered 😴

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

I have just come in from doing 10 miles 🥵🥵🥵🥵!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Great going! That’s a Great South conquered 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

I have checked back; It was a PB! Ok 16.11 in 1:53:44 is slow by your standards….and I haven’t done many 10 mile runs so a PB isn’t a big deal….but ……😁

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Not slow at all. My 17k was 2 hrs 6 mins yesterday, so you were faster than me. Struggling a bit with pace!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

My just over 10 miles a couple of weeks ago took dead on 2 hours; your after burners will kick in on your next 10 !

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I’ve done weekly long runs as part of my training plan, although yesterday was the longest since March 2019. I’m sure the adrenaline and supporters on the day will help

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Wow!that's a lot of races to keep you motivated! 😊👍🏃‍♀️x

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

It’s a lot of training too, but a lot of bling 🤑😂

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

That’s a full schedule! Looks well spaced out though so I’m sure it will be fine. Just don’t expect any bling from the parkrun!

Thinking about it, why Severn Bridge on 5th November? If it’s a VRB meetup, it’s quite local to me so I’d be up for giving it a go if I’m not intruding.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

The nice thing is that I start with the longest one, so the subsequent ones should feel easier!cheekychipmunks 100th parkrun at Severn Bridge and a few of us are getting together. I’m sure she’d be happy for you to join us 😃

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Oh yes, of course you’d be more than welcome to come along SkiMonday ! I’m sorry I didn’t ask you before. We’re also going for brunch at Mud Dock afterwards if you’re interested. 😀 😋

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky! I’ve put the ParkRun in my diary. Is that the Mud Dock near Queen Square?

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

That’s the one. 😀