HELLO EVERYONE! DO YOU HAVE A RACE/EVENT IN APRIL 2024? BOOK YOUR HU POM POM CALL HERE

[Beachcomber66]

There is magic in the air!! After the wettest winter for centuries, surely we are due for something better! Not that poor weather will deter our peerless racers.

So, if you have a race or event in April, please make sure that you get off on the right foot with a massive Pom Pom Cheer on race day by replying to this post; we need the name and date of your event, plus a link to your race website if you can. We will then transfer that information onto the spreadsheet (link below) and book your Pom Pom call for your big day.

Hope we have lots of amazing events…it is nearly Spring!!

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From your team; Irishprincess linda9389 and me 🙂

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

April is going to be busy!!

I hope to be joining a few other HU ers on the 7th for the monsal trail 10k. nice-work.org.uk/e/monsal-t...

I will also be working with TailChaser as a Marshall for the Stratford HM and Full M on the 21st. Looking forward to this as it will be fun to be part of the event without having to do all the training. shakespearemarathon.org.uk/.

27th I am walking the 4th section of the Cotswold Way (already done the first 3 bits) Cleeve Hill to Birdlip. (8-10 miles) rjfitness.co.uk/booking/#/e...

And….

28th I am organising my cycle club’s Spring Challenge (up to 60 miles in a day). Although i won’t be riding on the day (too much organising to do) I am planning to recce the routes (all 75 miles of them) during the week before (probably over two days if the weather plays ball).

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

That is one busy schedule Shakes! We know that you can do it though. I hope that our Pom Pom wavers are match fit now!🙂

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

Wow! I will keep my pom-poms at the ready - that IS a busy month! Good luck!🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Shake-and-run]

I did not know you were going to be there... ! This gets better and better!x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Shake-and-run]

...at the Monsal trail one ..you have got a VERY busy time!

[Comfortnotspeed Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

Oh I’m regretting not doing the Mondale trail now. Would have loved a run with HU vrbs.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Just the one for me Beachcomber66 - The Aldershot Little Troopers 10k on 28th April. Little Troopers is a charity supporting children whose parent/s are serving in the military. This is their inaugural event - I know the area so am looking forward to the run.🙂🫡

racewaysevents.eventrac.co....

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

That looks like a good run for a good cause Sandra. 🤞 we get some decent weather for a change!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

As above, Monsal Trail 10k with my bestie on 7th for me!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

That will be brilliant Sandie; Bakewell Tart to follow maybe 😋

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Has to be the original Bakewell Pudding. Definitely superior to the tart 😂😋

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

I should have remembered from last year’s event. I think it was Dexy5 waxing lyrical on the subject. Sounds delicious. Off limits for me now. Pre diabetic 🙄 by just 1 point. Quick way to lose half a stone though!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

That does seem so unfair when I’m sure you lead a very healthy lifestyle (apart from the occasional brownie 😂)

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Complication is Mrs BC has been told she has type 2…so we are following the same rules. We will sort it out. It might improve my pace ! 😂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Well that’s being positive 😂

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Sandie1961]

Yeyayayayayayay... cannot wait!

[Petem56]

Brighton 10k on April the 7th, my first 10k since the 1980's hoping for one hour thirty minutes, wish me luck 😁

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Petem56]

Just relax and enjoy it Pete! Races provide an energy of their own (not that I do many now!). Wishing you a warm dry day for a change.👍

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

No events for me BC, but I was down to run with the HU crew at Monsal Trail. I had to cancel, but for a good reason. Our holiday to Brittany was brought forward due to our younger daughter’s baby being due during our original dates in June! 🥰

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Best reason of all CC! 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Great reason not to be at Monsal, but I shall be sorry not to see you! xxx

[TailChaser Marathon]

Hello BC! So, after a bit of a hiatus in March, April is quite busy…

Apart from what  Shake-and-run mentioned earlier,  Katnap and I will be running the London Landmarks HM and raising money for Tommy’s on the 7th April.

Then, for some strange reason, the following week on the 14th, Katnap is running the Manchester Marathon. Youngest kitten and I will also be running the Manchester Marathon but we are doing a relay - I’m doing the first half and youngest kitten will be doing the second half. It will be his first ever HM, and he is actually training for it!!!

Eldest kitten will be our baggage handler. It’s all quite exciting really 😃

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Got that I think TC! Great to have the family working together 🙂

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

It is a bit convoluted, but yes, two weekends of slight family bonkedness coming up.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Precious time 🙂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Well TailChaser , that’s a great new word for me to use, “bonkedness”. Love it, and thank you! 🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to TailChaser]

Yes!! A great set of runs ! I shall; miss you all so much at Monsal this year... but am sure we will get together at some point! xxx

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I know, I can’t believe it clashes with Monsal Trail 😭 We will definitely see you at some point though xxx

[00marks Marathon]

On April 7th I have the Paris marathon!

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[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Bien sur; formidable 00marks!! I will put you on the list. Are there lots of cobbles to navigate?

Job done 🙂 Have a fabulous day.

[00marks Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Merci beaucoup! Well the Champs Elysees is the famously cobbled road in Paris.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to 00marks]

🙂 my visits to Paris never got that far! A friend and family lived in the 7th near Musee D’Orsay; lots of restaurants and bars of course…..I should have got out more!

[Oldfloss Administrator]

SHHHHH.... YES ! I do... honestly... I really do !!! I shall be at ... the Monsal Trail 10K on the 7th!!!

Yes I will... I really will!

I cannot wait to meet up with some of our running buddies again, it is such a fabulous time... and I am hoping I shall be feeling in trim for that day...!! xxx

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

That is wonderful Floss! All VRBs who are running will be delighted to see you; nothing less than a visitation 👸. 😀

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Sooo looking forward to seeing you xxx

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

🥳🥳🥳

[John_W Marathon]

I do - the Manchester Marathon

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to John_W]

And your on the list 👍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Excellent John. I hope the training is going well and you are fit to fly on the day.🏎️

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon]

Ive got the Boston HM on 28th April . Not expecting to get a sub 2hr like I did last year as fitness still not back to where Id like it to be, but most of our running club are either doing the HM or the full, so Im just going to do it with a few running buddies and enjoy it (well hopefully!|) 😁

bostonmarathon.co.uk/

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Added to the spreadsheet 👍🙂

[Comfortnotspeed Marathon]

I’ve booked AV Timing Madeley HM. Undulating, I think 🤔.

On April 7th.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Added to the list 🙂

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

I'm doing the Monsal Trail HM on Sunday 7th April. I've taken part in two HU virtual HMs, but this will be my first official one! I walk parts of Monsal trail with family every year and I love it. It's also nice to know that other VRBs will be on the route, running the 10k at the same time. I can't decide if I'm excited or nervous - probably a bit of both! 😃

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Bit of both sounds about right! Good healthy balance. I have added you to the Pom Poms list with the rest of the HU contingent.

[lexi6 10 Miles]

So I can virtually run with other HU April 7thers and work my way back to 10k in time for the HU 10k I've booked a 9k fun run/walk on the same day. Aim - to finish, there could be hills involved 😜 but it'll be worth it for the views at the top.

poriruagrandtraverse.co.nz

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to lexi6]

Brilliant news lexi6; great to hear from you. I have had a look at the web site….there seems to be a pretty substantial hill right there! I will get on and add you into the lists. Lots of HUers (including me!) will be very pleased to “see” you 🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

On the Pom Poms list for Sunday’s event and the 10k too! Brilliant 🙂🙂🙂

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

thank you Beachcomber66 you're very kind. I know its only 9k but I think sustenance for that thar hill, is needed, so double chocolate, walnut and greek yoghurt brownies wrapped and ready, courtesy of Anita Bean (only 244 kcal) I had heard a rumour that you may be partial to a brownie, just saying!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to lexi6]

Triple chocolate brownie to be precise! 😋. Sadly they are banned at the moment. NHS has deemed me “pre diabetic” (ok score 41, my score 42!) so I am on a course and a diet which I think I don’t really need….I am melting away rapidly…hopefully it will help my pace! Calories are not the problem (10 pounds gone in about 6 weeks); sugar is the issue. I have a “would one brownie a week be ok?” approach planned for Wednesday’s class….foot in the door 👍

[lexi6 10 Miles]

Equal parts 😂 and ☹️ for you

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to lexi6]

😂 I see all of these things as a challenge…making fun of them helps 👍

[Time_Lord Half Marathon]

HiI'm running the Shakespeare Half on April 21st. (Hope this link works)

shakespearemarathon.org.uk/

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Hi Time_Lord. The link works perfectly and I have added you to the list.🙂👏👏👏

[Reggit Marathon]

attempting my first full marathon on the 14th. I think I’ll need the Pom-poms for this run!

manchestermarathon.co.uk/

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Reggit]

Pom Pom battery is already on full alert and good to go Reggit. You will have HU actual company in TailChaser , Katnap +1 and John_W . Really exciting; worry not, the HU Horde is with you.👍

[OldManRunning Half Marathon]

Hi Beachcomber 66, I will be running the Rhodes 10k on the 21/4. rhodesmarathon.gr/en/%CE%B4...

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to OldManRunning]

You will OldManRunning and I have put you on the list 👍. Hope it isn’t too hot by then🙂

[OldManRunning Half Marathon]

Luckily it starts around 7am 😁 Thank you

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to OldManRunning]

Probably by design I should think. When we were in Gozo a resident quickly pulled me up for walking on the sunny side of the street…and too quickly! They know how to handle heat.🙂