Parbold Hill- The muddiest 6.75 mile trail race ever! With hills!!!

[Dendev75]

I entered a trail race after hating a 5 mile one last year and also hating a XC run a few weeks ago. I still don’t know why (no medal involved).

A great turnout of just over 400 people for Parbold Hill trail race and it started off dry weather.

A running buddy said ‘Think of it like you’re in an Enid Blyton adventure)’ - so that’s what I did!

A little of the way in and sliding through mud (up past my calves) I fell over (hilarious as not hurt), climbing over many stiles, running downhill laughing and windmill arms and lovely cheering on from the volunteers (amazing people), rain heavily soaking us right through!

What an amazing adventure I shared with my running buddy. Loved every minute. ☺️

No medal but a nice neck buff and a Mars Bar (full size) which I inhaled. 😂

Pic of my muddy bum after falling over! 😂

I’ll be back next year.

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

You love running in the mud Dendev75, well done on that very muddy trail run. 🏃🏾

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Ha ha I must have been a pig in my past life 🐖😂 thanks ☺️

[misswobble Marathon]

look at the lass holding onto the fence 😁.

Mud! rain! No medal! 😳. What were you thinking ? 😁

Seriously though, well done 👏💪👍🏃‍♀️🏅🍫

I hope you’ve managed to wash all that mud off 🛀😀

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Ha ha I know I must be crazy 😝

I actually said to my friend whilst windmilling my arms running downhill - ‘I feel so alive!’

Dry robe went on - muddy clothes off and drove home - change of shoes 👍🏻☺️

Thanks ☺️

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Dendev75]

It’s better than medicine int it 😁🏃‍♀️💪👍

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Oh, that sounds hilarious and that picture could have been taken at the trail I did yesterday!😂 Well done you and I love that you just soaked it up (literally) and went for it!👍🙂

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks, at times I thought ‘I must be mad’ but it’s exhilarating isn’t it?

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Dendev75]

It is! I ran a similar stretch, hanging on to the fence at times and jumping/sliding from side to side across the path - and it did trigger a few hilarious conversations!😂

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

That’s what makes them great runs, the memories ☺️

[Oldfloss Administrator]

OH my days!!!! Go you ! You are amazing!

Mud is sooooo good for you !

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks OF - such good fun 😉 x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

What a hoot! And what a good sport you are!!! Well done you 👏👏👏

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda ☺️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Only one word for that run; loopy! An absolutely crazy wonderful experience; you do your thing Dendev 😂

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Ha ha yep definitely 🤪 thank you ☺️

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Haha love it! Bringing out your inner child 🤪 Well done!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Scrabbling about, throwing ourselves down hills, getting ourselves dirty etc 😀. Life-affirming stuff 😍

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

That’s exactly how I felt - I was giggling all the way round 🤣 thank you IP 🥰

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Hilarious, not just mud, but an uphill slog too, so well done. A few of my mates did this one.

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

I’ve got to admit I walked up most of the hills. Kudos to anyone that runs them 💪🏻

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to Dendev75]

Don't blame at all, it's bad enough on the road in the car! Have you look at the Harrock hill runs?

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Yes apparently we took in Harrock Hill’s run in this Parbold Hill one.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Congratulations! I do love a muddy run, that one sounds great! 😁🏃‍♀️💪x

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

I’m starting to like them 🤣

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

I was with you all the way reading your report! Absolutely loved it. Great run! ❤️

[Dendev75 Half Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Ah thank you 😊