Tim’s Run: Bristol

[cheekychipmunks]

I needed this run. I did it for Tim, and Tim helped me when my energy flagged. I remembered his words of wisdom, smiled and plodded on. As ever, it helped - of course it did. ❤️

I’ve lost untold amounts of fitness recently. I thought it was almost back, but another (not so severe) cold has its grips on me, plus I have a blocked ear which is very unsettling when you sing in 2 choirs!

I certainly wasn’t going to let such insignificant matters prevent me from running this morning, so 10k done under grey skies in Bristol. RIP Tim. We’re all smiling for you today. 🥰

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

beautiful photo and lovely tribute

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

Thanks Shake-and-run . Not the brightest of days, but I thought the Suspension Bridge looked lovely regardless 😍

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

❤️. It had to be that view.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

It really did Dexy5 . It was pretty gloomy, but the bridge always looks lovely, and I wanted to capture it on the day of my run. 😍

[David_G Metric Marathon]

well done cheekychipmunks 👏👏

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

Thanks David_G . I wouldn’t have missed today’s run for anything. 🥰

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Thanks for this lovely photo... well done you x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

You’re welcome Oldfloss . Thanks for organising this. Shame it wasn’t a brighter day, but I hope you agree the Clifton Suspension Bridge is lovely in any weather. 😍

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations CC on running 10K this morning in memory of Tim, sorry about your blocked ear, that will be awkward when singing in your choir, does the choir sing classical, folk or country music? there will be a lot of choir music sang in the next few weeks leading up to Christmas, I am going to a Christmas choir concert on Thursday 15th December 🎄

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks AlMorr . 😀 It was nice to do 10k after a very light week indeed, and doing it for Tim made it special. 🥰

My ear doesn’t hurt thankfully, but it’s taking a long time to unblock. I have a GP appointment on Wednesday so hopefully they’ll sort it for me. 🤞 One of the choirs I sing with does a huge eclectic mix of songs from 13th century to pop, and everything in between. The other is just pop, and much easier. Both are great fun and both have Christmas concerts coming up. 🎄🎶 It would help if my ear was ok for those! 🤞🤞

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I just hope that your ear will clear by the time of your Christmas concert..

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Me too Al. All I can hear when I’m singing is me. 😳

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Fab photo. Well done 👏🏻👏🏻

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie1961 . A slow plod, but I was pleased to have done 10k. I’ve been very lax recently and my mileage is way down.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Imagine saying that 4 years ago! Puts it into perspective xx

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

That brings back memories for us Munks!

Lovely run but boo to the sore ear ☹️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

It does Irishprincess ❤️ I enjoyed it. 🥰

Hoping the GP can sort my ear for me on Wednesday. 🤞🤞🤞

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

🤞🤞 keeping everything crossed for you Munks.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks, it’s a right nuisance! 🥺

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

Great picture and a lovely tribute ❤️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks MissUnderstanding . A fantastic Bristol landmark even on a dull day. 😍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Lovely CC. The colourless photo is perfect ❤️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks linda9389 , it almost looks black and white doesn’t it?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It does! I had to look very carefully!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Well done, running with a cold and blocked ear is no mean feat, a lovely tribute to and photo

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SueAppleRun , I don’t feel as bad as when I had the last cold, and I really wanted to do this run today. 🙏🏻

[Bluebirdrunner]

We are Cheeky...💜

Well done on that tough run. You have been through the mill lately. xx

🏃‍♀️xxx

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Aww thanks Bluebirdrunner 🥰 My heart sank when the grandsons started sneezing I must admit! I haven’t had a bad cold in years. 😩 But I wasn’t going to miss this run for anything 😀

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Well done Cheeky - I think I can see the sun peeking through? If so, very apt

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks JonathanP . Yes, it tried its best to come out, but never made much progress! It’s an atmospheric photo, so I was pleased regardless. 😀

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Lovely picture and great run CC. My fitness has suffered too; AHR is up and, accordingly, VO2 max is down. We will get there eventually.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks BC. I just checked my VO2 max and it’s down a point too. No surprise there.

I’m going to rehome some of my snails in 2023. Of course some will always stick around, but I don’t want the whole herd, which is what I appear to have at the moment. Care to join me in snail shedding? 🐌 🐌 ➡️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I have built hills into my comeback runs, so any pace will come later on. Strength and fitness first for me.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Sensible. 👊