VIPs - Very Important Pompoms 📣🎉🥳🗞️

[linda9389]

Good morning lovely VRBs!!! As we head into the first weekend of the year, let’s start the 2024 racing year in style; please shake out your pompoms and cheer as only you know how, to send a massive wave of HU support to two of our amazing VRBs.

At the time of writing we have details of just one racer this weekend:

⭐️On Sunday, the marvellous  Mudita11 will be tackling The Stubbington 10k, promising a picturesque and flat course this should be a splendid start to your racing year Mudita. Hope you have a wonderful time - do post a race report if you get the chance.

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If we’ve missed anyone with an event in the next week then do let us know asap.

We also have some important news to share with you:

📢The brilliant  Beachcomber66 has agreed to join the admin team of this forum.

Most of you will already 'know' BC as he's a regular contributor to our forum.

BC has been a VRB for well over five years now. Joining HU in mid 2018, he embarked on the C25K program and soon progressed over the Bridge to 10k. He then joined us and went on to run the GSR 10 miles in 2022 and ran all the way to a half marathon badge too!

In his time with HU, BC has been the author of almost 200 posts (199 to be exact - we look forward to the 200th BC 😎 ) and approaching 6000 supportive, informative and humorous replies!

I'm sure you will join  Irishprincess and I in welcoming him to the team with a vigorous wave of your pompoms and a very loud cheer!

Good luck to you both Mudita and Beachcomber, and be sure to enjoy yourselves 😊

We hope all our VRBs have had a good start to 2024; however it has begun for you, we're sure there's plenty to look forward to yet! Have a great week everyone.

The Team xxx

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[Cmoi Marathon]

Happy running Mudita11 , hope the race isn't flood-affected.

And Bon courage! Beachcomber66

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you Cmoi. I hope to hear from you often 🙂

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks Beachcomber66

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Pom poms being waved for Mudita11 I'll be cheering all the way from here.

Ooo what a great choice for admin Beachcomber66 wishing you lots of fun being part of that great team 😁

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sue. I hope that I match the standards of this lovely team!🙂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

I'm sure you will 😁

[GTFC Marathon]

CONGRATULATIONS THE LEGEND THAT IS Beachcomber66 I had the absolute pleasure of meeting him with my gorgeous Tasha99 and he's so lovely. What a brilliant addition to an amazing team. Best wishes BC and this year we're definitely coming to see you for a run 🏃‍♂️ ❤

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Thanks GTFC 😂. I am still in training mode with much to learn of course. I have made a resolution to do some park runs this year ( getting out of bed early enough is the main problem!) so no doubt we will meet up. Look forward to it.👍

[GTFC Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Tasha99 says we should meet at Redcar Parkrun one time at Locke Park.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

We had better do as we are told then GTFC 😂. Good plan Tasha99 🙂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to GTFC]

I’ve done Redcar a few years ago whilst holidaying in Saltburn. Lovely group of runners and volunteers 🙂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Me too! I do like a bit of a lie-in on Saturday’s 😴

Congrats on your news 😀👍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks missw. It won’t be so bad when we are waking up to sunshine!🙂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oooh I can’t wait! 😀😎. The warmth on my face 🥵 😁

Mind you it wasn’t exactly cold this morning when I ran into town. Quite balmy in fact🏃‍♀️🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Been throwing it down and it’s pretty chilly up here! I hope that I can get in a 5k in the morning; the trails are really boggy. Then off to the footy, against Villa.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I hope it fairs up for you 😀

I’m running the trails in the morning so I can get bathed and fed before settling down to listen to the match. Big game for us 🙂🫣🤞⚽️

Good luck 🙂👍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Same to you missw. Goal line technology should help you this time….👍

[GTFC Marathon]

Mudita11 Wishing you good luck and strength for your 10k. What a lovely start for the year. We're all behind you!!!

[RunWillie Marathon]

Have fun Mudita11 😍

That’s great news Beachcomber66 🤩

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you RW. Hope things are not too hot for Park Runs tomorrow!

[RunWillie Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

No park run for us today. We’re at the beach for the week 😎

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Chill out time…except for the heat 🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Have a great race Mudita11 🙂. You are racing almost as often as I post!!

I look forward to meeting you again at 2024 GSR 🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Have you forgotten to tell me something BC????

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

😍😍😍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

About GSR? I am sure I mentioned it in a post…..will check back…. I meant to certainly.

I think it was just after GSR 23.🤔

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Wonderful! It’s quite possible you said something and I missed it (or forgot 😵‍💫)

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I booked it around 16 October on a “ maybe I will be able to do it next year” basis…and all the excitement around the squad! FOMO probably kicked in! I remember typing something like “I may have just booked it….” in a post, but it could have been lost as part of a long multi person GSR post. Anyway, no matter, yes I have booked my place. Next step is to book an hotel…but I definitely want to run it this year. Last time was amazing, and you and UTS were truly fabulous hosts. Great if we can all run this time 🙂.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Good luck on Sunday Mudita11 👍🤞and that is wonderful news about Beachcomber66 ! I know you will be a great addition to the lovely admin team! Enjoy!😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandra. HU has given me so much, so I hope that I can give a bit back. I am definitely in good company🙂

[Tasha99 Marathon]

brilliant news Beachcomber66 ! #utb💪🏽❤️🤍❤️🤍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

I am planning to be at the match tomorrow Tasha. 🤞

It was after running a Park Run with you that I went from 35 mins/k to 28 mins 17seconds (all park runs). I still haven’t forgotten you and your mate sneaking up to overtake me on the line! Unfinished business there 😂

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

🤣

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Wow, West Country pom poms flapping wildly for you Mudita11 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Go get it!

And well, what can I say about Beachcomber66 ? I couldn’t think of anyone better to join the admin team. A superstar, and a sensible one too. We’re not worthy of such greatness! 🙌

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😂😂😂 thanks cheeky, you are a star!! Looking forward to reading about your rediscovered mojo….once the ground dries up a bit! There are water jumps all over the trails up here, and even if you clear them there is lots of mud to land in. I am sure it will be worse in the South West?

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

It’s returning by degrees BC 🙏 I’m having fun revisiting C25K actually, and tomorrow I’ll be having a retro W1R3 run at Eastville PR with Flossie! 🥰 My cough has made it hard to run properly (and the pants weather of course), so baby steps for me, to make it fun again. And it is. 👏👏👏

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Good to hear cheeky. Let’s hope your cough gives up and moves on. We need our main cheer leader back on song (I noticed the lost voice; awful thing to happen at concert time !)

I always got bad asthma at Christmas time, until we discovered that real Christmas trees were the problem. Weird I know….but then, so am I!

I am definitely looking at some Park Runs in 2024 and I have been spending most of my time on runs <10k to try to recover a bit of pace. I really like long runs, but they were becoming a bit too ploddy. I want to do a HM pb this year; all three of mine have been blighted in one way or another; so unfinished business there.

Hoping you have a healthy 2024, starting from …now!!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Good luck Mudita11 🍀 what a great way to start the year!

And a warm welcome to the team Beachcomber66 🤗 I hope you enjoy it all!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Thanks IP; it reassuring to be working with such lovely people 🙂

[TailChaser Marathon]

Have a wonderful run Mudita11 ! Congratulations on the first pom-poms of the year! 🥳🥳🥳

And having BC on the Admin team is inspired, he’ll be fabulous! 😀

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

🙂 will do my best TC; any sausages about this weekend ?😋

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

😂 no, not for a couple of weeks yet 😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Shame 🙂. Just about to tuck into my signature sausage casserole; was thinking about the Toad in the Hole 3!

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Yeayayyayayaya Welcome Beachcomber66 ! Great to have you here... ! Great choice!

Mudita11 run well.. run safe run dry! RUN HAPPY ! x

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Floss! What have I done 🫣 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Beachcomber66]

The right thing! xxx

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

If you think so, that is good enough for me.🙂xxx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

😍😍😍

[misswobble Marathon]

woo hoo! Here we go for 2024 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Good luck Mudita! Have fun out there 😀👍. GO GO GO 🌪💥🔥🏅🍰

Looking forward to your run report 🙂

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Aaah Stubbington, a very popular race Mudita11 . Around 40 from our club going including Kenny. Sorry I won't be there to cheer you on, good luck!!!!! 😊

That's great news that the lovely Beachcomber66 is joining the admin group ! Always supportive and encouraging. 👌 xxx

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks aliboo. HU is blessed with so many lovely people; I wouldn’t have been able to continue running without them.🙂

[Mudita11 Half Marathon]

Thank you everyone for your lovely words. I’ve got a stinker of a cold 🙈 so I don’t think I’ll be getting any PBs but nevertheless looking forward to the race. Beachcomber66 what a fantastic choice! I always love the way you write so am looking forward to reading more!! Congratulations. See you at the GSR 😃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Mudita11]

Just go out there and enjoy the view Mudita; be nice to yourself and simply enjoy the atmosphere. It's far too early in the year to be laying down PBs 😍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Mudita11]

Thank you so much; enjoy tomorrow anyway. 👏👏👏

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Mudita11]

Sorry you have a cold but I hope you manage to enjoy many aspects of the day 🏃🏻‍♀️😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Good luck Mudita11 , hopefully it will be dry for you at the weekend! Pom Poms waving for you .

Congratulations on your new appointment Beachcomber66 . No doubt you will be bringing a bit of humour along with you. A very worthy choice!

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Good luck Mudita11 in your 10k. I’m sure you’ll have a great time and I hope the weather is kind to you.

Beachcomber66 is a truly inspired choice for admin. With his positivity, humbleness and genuine good-bloke attitude to everyone on here, I’m sure he’ll do a fab job. Good luck BC 👍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks Brian. I think HU is full of really good people 🙂

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Woohoo! Well done to you Beachcomber66 I hope that you enjoy your new role as much as we will enjoy having you as part of the admin role 👏🎉😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you >61. Everyone has been so supportive and encouraging, just an amazing group of people. 🙂

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Have a great run Mudita11 - hopefully our next meet up can be under better conditions than my last hernia-enforced timekeeper role!

And congratulations Beachcomber66 - it couldn't happen to a nicer bloke!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

😂 thanks JP. Great to have you back running again.👍

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

Good luck Mudita11 …Pom poms enthusiastically waving here!

Super pleased you’ve joined the admin team Beachcomber66 ! You’ll do a fantastic job! Pom poms waving for you too on this new starting line for you! 🏃‍♀️🎉👏

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks MissU, you are doing brilliant work on Bridge to 10 🙂

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you! Bridge is keeping me motivated at the moment. Got to love a new plan. Especially one with Coach B involved!!

[Folkylass]

vigorously waving my Pom Poms for both Mudita and BC good luck to you Mudita and have a great race and Beachcomber66 wishing you lots of fun in your new role. You will be amazing👏👏👏👏👏😂😂😂🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Folkylass]

Really kind Folkylass 🙂! Lots of excellent work from you on Bridge to 10 too…..like you, I am hoping for dry weather….the trails are like mush up here!

[Folkylass in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks BC that so kind too and Happy New Year 👍 The weather is lovely and dry today and apparently tomorrow it’s going to be just the same so I’m out tomorrow morning.🏃‍♀️😂.

[Joster Half Marathon]

Happy New Year all!! Good luck to Mudita11 and great news re Beachcomber66 .

Busy weekend with getting the runs in and the third round of the FA Cup! Come on The U's #CUFC 🏆

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Joster]

Thanks Joster. Boro v Villa for me; 5k run completed, only muddy dog walk to do and I will be all set.

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I’ll be hoping for Boro - my Dad used to follow them! He was a Tynesider who had an affinity with Teesside too so I always keep an eye on how they’re doing.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Good luck Mudita11 You will smash it, as ever.

Beachcomber66 I cannot think of a better person to join the wonderful team of admins. Congrats and enjoy 😉

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie. Will give it my best 🙂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I have no doubt xx