Celebrating the Big 💯 with lots of friends. ❤️

[cheekychipmunks]

I made it to the big one! It was meticulously orchestrated to fall on November 5th to allow as many friends as possible to make it, and all that threatened our Severn Bridge run was the ever present chance of it being too windy to go ahead! The bridge had closed periodically during the week, and today’s forecast didn’t look too clever either. 😳 But the weather gods smiled on us and the rain mostly held off. The wind was lively but not Bridge threatening. 🙏🏻

So after meeting yesterday evening for a tasty meal,  TailChaser  Katnap  Dexy5  UpTheStanley  Sandie1961  Shake-and-run  SkiMonday , Jenny and myself all descended in the colourful little below-Bridge tunnel clad in our black cat gear! Ears, masks, tails (of all shapes and sizes) catty leggings and paws. 😅 I had a balloon too - until he broke free and was last seen heading for the Welsh valleys, possibly accompanied by Sandie’s ears who’d clearly had enough! 😅

We all ran well, with a mix of times between speedy and not-so-speedy (but I felt stronger than last week so 🙏🏻).

Then the hard work began. We had a brunch reservation in Bristol for 10:30. No problem. But when your satnav ignores a critical road closure and doesn’t offer you an alternative, your passengers are treated to a ‘delightful’ tour of Bristol with an increasingly grumpy driver who was trying to navigate and keep the car behind in sight so they wouldn’t get lost forever. Good old Bristol, always fun to drive around, said no one ever. 🙄 But we made it to a nearby carpark eventually, just a few minutes late, although I still don’t know how to get to the darned restaurant by car. 😅

Thanks for coming everyone. It was wonderful to have you all there, and I’m pleased we didn’t need to resort to Plan B - Ashton Court! 😅

[David_G Metric Marathon]

Well done cheekychipmunks and lovely running friends, look like you had a great time celebrating your 100th Parkrun 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️🥳👏👏

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

Such a shame you couldn’t join us this time David_G . Next time, with any luck. 🤞🤞

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

thank you for inviting me. I had a great run, enjoyed the views and it’s the furthest I have run with tails and ears. The company was delightful and the cafe and pub grub both delicious.

Severn bridge parkrun

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

Epic effort with the ears Shakes, especially as you steadfastly kept them on during brunch too! 😅 (Don’t tell me you still have them on now!) 🐈‍⬛

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

I took them off before my shower. I did not want to get them wet (again). They are now stored away until next time!!

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

Ahh yes, next time. 😀

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon]

Well done and congratulations!!! Looked like you a great time celebrating!!🍾🍾🍾

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Thanks Hedgehogs, I was thrilled that so many could make it. We had a great time. 🥰

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations CC on completing your 💯 parkrun at Severn Bridge, those are lovely photos, all those fireworks tonight are for you at 💯, I hope you enjoyed your well deserved meal after the run, onwards and upwards to No. 200

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

It’s taken me a while due to the covid break Al, but yes I got there in the end. We had a blast and the brunch was indeed well deserved by all. 😀

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

It's very Novemberish out there so well done all of you and glad you had such a good time

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

It certainly is Sola. At least the promised torrential rain didn’t materialise. I don’t think it would have dampened our spirits much if it has though! 😅

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

We kept it down here on the south coast 🙂

[Cmoi Marathon]

Congratulations cheekychipmunks , that's a milestone that I will most definitely never reach!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Never say never Cmoi! 😅😅😅

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I think you're forgetting that I hate crowds, don't do mornings, and my nearest parkrun is a 3.5 hour drive away. Each way, that is. However I've run a metric marathon wearing bright yellow bunny ears. 👯 If that helps! 😉

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Goodness me Cmoi, 3.5 hour drive to the nearest parkrun, I understand now why you can't get to a parkrun.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Ahh, yes you do have a point! And of course running a metric marathon wearing bunny ears is something I’ll never do - so we’re even! 😀

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Thank you for inviting me Cheeky. It was fab and well worth the 200 mile drive 🤪 Congratulations on your milestone. Well deserved 🥳🥳🥳

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

The distances we drive for our friends Sandie! 😅 Thanks for coming, and sorry you lost your ears. 😩

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Sandie1961 , glad I'd read the full post, re the ears, otherwise I'd wonder just how tough that run was!!🤣🤣

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

🤣🤣🤣

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I couldn’t possibly have missed it xx

I wish I could say it was because I was running so fast but … 😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

I wish I could have taken a photo of you as at one point you had one ear on top and the other pointing directly sideways! 😂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😜🤣

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

How brilliant it was  cheekychipmunks ! So pleased to be able to run lots of it with you again. The run along the bridge was so exhilarating with the wind blowing broadside. Passing the border between Wales and England was amazing, especially as England was flying the Royal Navy Ensign. We were so lucky it didn’t start raining until the last km or so. It was lovely to meet all the gang again plus daughter Jenny and  SkiMonday . Our black cat outfits brought smiles to faces in the hotel, parkrun and restaurant. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

I am really pleased with my time and you should be too. Enjoy the Quality Street!

I hear you got a 100 badge to keep you going until you get you T-shirt. 💯

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I’m so happy you were able to come and that the weather wasn’t as horrific as threatened Dexy. Hopefully you understand why I’ve now done 22 out of my 100 PRs at Severn Bridge!

I may or may not have been snacking on Quality Street this afternoon ……. 😋

Have a safe trip home, and see you for the next one! 😀

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

it’s a good job the choc brownies are in the boot as we drive home. But we’ve just had birthday cake at our friend’s house🎂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I can’t see them lasting long if they were within reach Dexy! 😅

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Brilliant! Congratulations!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Shame you couldn’t come along CLR. But you’re a more sensible runner than I was, and have wisely chosen not to run with a 🤧 Hope you feel better soon. 🤞

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Another epic event/meet up;🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 all over the place! Congratulations on your 100 cheeky and well done everyone for helping you to do it in real style. Classy class of 2018 plus🙂💐

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

A true bunch of Classy Cats indeed BC! It was fabulous to see them all again, of course, and now it’s on to the next person’s milestone, or whatever excuse for a meetup we find! 😀

[over61andstilltrying 10 Miles]

Delighted for you and I'm displaying a big grin 😀 💯Whoopee! Whoopee! And Sandie1961 driving 200miles! Wow! I hope she stayed around a while. All sounds wonderful and such happy faces in the photographs. 👏🎉🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️🐈

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

We had the best time Over61! It was nice for my daughter to meet them all too, as they’ve all heard about her, and she about them! I feel very lucky to have such lovely running friends, all thanks to HU. 🥰

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

We all went down yesterday and stayed at the Premier Inn so that we could have dinner, so loads of time to catch up since our last meet up at GSR 😃😃😃

[misswobble Marathon]

congratulations 😀🤗🏅👍

Looks like a good time was enjoyed by all 🎈 🎉😀🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks MW, it was very jolly indeed! 🥰

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Woo! 100 Parkruns? I just did my 15th I think 🙈That must take real dedication. So good to hear you all had a fabulous time, despite the attempted curveballs. Huge congratulations 👏👏👏

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Yes, and there was me thinking how long it was taking to reach the iconic milestone. Of course that covid year or so off had a lot to answer for. 🙄

You’ll no doubt build your PR total too! SkiMonday was saying he’d only done 13 himself!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

There could be a competition here! Will linda9389 still be ahead of my total by the end of the year or will I pull in front? That would mean another 3 ParkRuns this year. Given that my average is around 1 every 12 weeks, I’d have to up my game a lot! Besides, she might get tactical and throw in another one or two herself! 😲 🏃‍♀️ 😎

I am planning to run at Pomphrey Hill next Saturday so that will get me off to a good start.

Instead of running the course, I tend to volunteer then run there and back. Next year, I’m likely to get my volunteer-50 shirt before my run-25.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Haha! Like you, my parkrun volunteering was way ahead of my running. I think that may have evened out now though 😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

I should be at Pomphrey Hill next weekend too SkiMonday as my friend’s friend will be celebrating her 50th! So I’ll hold you to that one. 😅

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

The weather gods were obviously smiling on you Cheeky! Well done - here's to the next 💯!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

They were indeed Jonathan, and it was such a relief. Even though the conditions obviously weren’t perfect, they could have been a whole lot worse. 🙏🏻😀

[Freecloud Marathon]

Huge congratulations on your 100th parkrun! Great to see such dedication.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Freecloud]

Thanks Freecloud. My Saturday mornings wouldn’t be the same without PR. 😀

[Coddfish 10 Miles]

well done cheekychipmunks and crew. Delighted to see Fenton of Southsea has notched up another tourist visit with his 2 dedicated human minders. I believe there is wet weather gear waiting for him when he returns to base.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Coddfish]

Thanks Coddfish! Yes it was lovely to see Fenton with his minders again. 😀 I think wet weather gear would be a great idea for him. He was in the tunnel today which was fortunate.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Coddfish]

😂 Brilliant, has his sowester turned up ?

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Of course we need to see a photo of Fenton all decked out Dexy5 ! 😅

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😂

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Congratulations on your 💯th Parkrun Cheeky! Lovely photos and time with your running buddies…sounds fantastic!🙂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra. It was the best way to celebrate. 🥰

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

Well done cheekychipmunks That’s an incredible milestone & what an awesome bunch to celebrate with. 😍

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thanks RW, it’s one I’ve been looking forward to, and the fact my buddies could be there too was really special! ❤️

[Time_Lord Half Marathon]

Congratulations cheekychipmunks and well done to everyone. Glad you had a good time x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Time_Lord]

We did, thanks T_L! 😀

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Congratulations on 100th Parkrun . Must have been very wet & windy on the Bridge! Sounds like you had a lovely day.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Thanks W7. No we were very lucky. The forecast wasn’t great and there was a decent cross wind (the best kind really), but the rain basically held off. We were very thankful. 🙏🏻😀

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Very lucky! I was only a few miles away on my "long easy" Saturday morning run ( which was neither as long or easy as it should have been) and I got soaked!( -but in that nice splishy splashy not cold way 😁)

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Don’t you just love satnav? 🤬

Congratulations Munks and well done everyone for turning up for such a momentous occasion 🥳🥳🎉🎊 I LOVE the cat theme 😍

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

And the fact we rely on it so much IP. 🙄 Google Maps is usually good as diverting round road works. No, not yesterday. 😩

But it didn’t spoil the wonderful time we had, and I’m so glad everyone could come along. 🙏🏻

[Oldgirlruns 10 Miles]

whoop whoop🎉🍾💯! Huge congrats on your 100th PR Cheeky! What a great way to celebrate - running over a bridge wearing a cat costume! I’m so pleased you had such excellent company for your run!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks OGR! 100 is pretty epic and I’m so glad I was able to celebrate it with (most of) the gang. ❤️

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Fantastic achievement Cheeky 🤩 What a wonderful way to achieve that milestone, with friends. Congratulations 🥳

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Aww thanks Brian, I was so happy that so many were able to make the trip to the West Country! 🥰

[Tabbles Half Marathon]

Well done Cheeky, great achievement. Wear the t-shirt with pride

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Tabbles]

Oh I will Tabbles, thanks! Hope the backlog has been cleared and I receive it nice and quickly 🤞😀

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Congratulations on your 💯 parkrun Cheeky! All the better to celebrate with HU VRBs! Hope you all can run together again soon!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker! It was such fun and we’re already planning the next one, never fear. 😅

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Super well done! Parkrun is the best!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

It really is, isn’t is Tasha? Thanks! 😀😀

[Katnap Marathon]

Happy Days! 🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Glad you enjoyed SB Katnap, and so good to see you again. 😀😀😀

[TailChaser Marathon]

It was fab cheeky, thank you for inviting us, I’m so glad we could join you! In fact, Bristol is a lot nearer than many of the tourist runs we usually go to so maybe we will be able to join you for a Greater Bristol at some point 👍 Congratulations again 💯👏👏👏

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Ooo that would be wonderful TC! You have to try Ashton Court; it’s so much fun. As is Eastville. Just let me know when you’re on your travels! It was lovely seeing you both at the weekend, and thanks for coming. 🥰

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

how wonderful many congratulations 👍😀

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

Thanks SS. 🥰