Weekly chat 25th -31st March - news alert 📢🥇🥈🥉

[linda9389]

And there goes another month - another month of walking and weight gain for me! I'm trying to embrace it though, and getting to a few more tourist parkruns while I'm away in Wiltshire. This week was Quakers Walk to bag me a 'Q' - I need some motivation while I'm waiting to run!!! It was my fastest parkwalk of the last couple of months so I'm putting that (optimistically) down to the leg being less painful than it was, and therefore moving in the right direction🤞and telling myself this is just the running break I needed to boost my appreciation for running even higher😍

Anyway, back to business - I bring news!

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⭐📢📢We are ready to host our next HU virtual event: HU10 - spring 24 📢📢⭐

It's been a while since our last event, so there are more details below for anyone who has no idea what we're talking about!

In short we pick a date and invite our VRBs to cover a given distance, running or walking, wherever they choose! We nominate a date for the event and look forward to reading your race reports. If you can set off at the nominated date and time, you have the added boost of knowing we are all on the virtual HU start line together - running on our own, but definitely not alone.

⭐ Distance: this time you will have the option of 10k or 10 miles or both!

⭐ Main event date: Sunday 19th May (however, as always, we realise the date/time might not work for everyone; so in order to give greater flexibility we will accept runs at any time on Sunday 19th May, or at any point during the following week of Monday 20th to Sunday 26th May).

By my calculations, that gives us 8 weeks to train (although I may still be walking)!!!

⭐ How might it work?

In the past we have set up a music playlist (based on your suggestions), we have put together a 'run experience' using the RunGo app and we have even made race bibs available (so long as you have a printer at home!).

★ If we receive enough track suggestions, we will compile an event playlist based on your submissions. Let us know any tracks you would like added to the playlist either by sending me a PM via chat or pop it in the comments below 🎶

★ If enough people are interested, we can reuse the existing ‘run experiences’ using RunGo. Some people liked it, others were less keen! Think pantomime version of Nike guided runs! 😊😊😊

★ Finally, we will of course have a winner! In the past, the winner has been the person who completed their run in the time closest to our randomly generated time (after the event closes). Maybe you have a more creative suggestion, but however we choose, we will ensure there is absolutely no requirement to run fast to win this event! 🐌🏆Do let us know if you have a more creative suggestion!

⭐ We hope you’ll be eager to join in (and help make this another great one)

This event is of course entirely free to enter and yet again, there are no t-shirts, medals, socks, aid stations or toilet queues! No training plans or routes will be supplied! Instead, a unique HU experience, run your way 😍

If you're currently running around 5k, this may encourage you to push to 10k. If you're running at 10k, perhaps it will give you the boost to get to the magic 10 miles. If you're running beyond, perhaps you can use it as one of your speed runs! If ... well, you can use your imagination 😍

Let us know if you're going to join us at the startline in the comments below and we will add you to the startlist which can be viewed here docs.google.com/spreadsheet...

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Aside from HU10, as always, do please let us know how your own running/training’s going (or not) in the comments - good or bad, you can share it all here !

Have a wonderful week, everyone and we look forward to lots of you joining us on the HU10 start line in approximately 8 weeks! 🥰

From your team,  Irishprincess Beachcomber66 and me x

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[Beatlesforever]

Yay yes please to the HU10! 🎉🥳👏👏👏 I'm really struggling with motivation. I've all but stopped running although I'm walking more than I used to and at a faster pace when my doggo allows it - most of our walks during winter have been one lead so there are always 1000 stops 😅😅😅 anyway, I'm going to try to get back on track and jeff my way to 10k between now and the HU10 💪 although there are big changes on the horizon for the Beatlesforever household so it may end up being a walked 10k after all..... Swift recovery, Linda! Wishing everyone a very happy week! 🚶‍♀️🚶🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌷🌼🌹🦋🐰🐝

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Beatlesforever]

Hello there BF! Sorry to hear you're struggling with motivation and that impending changes may impact you even further, but very happy to see you back 🥰 I will add you to the 10k list right now! I'm unlikely to be running it all either, but for the 10k run/walk is my goal and a brisk walk for the 10 miles. So we can walk together if needs be 😊.

Hang in there and have a good week!!!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Well done Linda and thanks for getting this together so quickly! I am hoping to do 8k today in my comeback from my achilles pain, so I might scrape 10 miles in 8 weeks time. I really enjoyed last year’s event, breezing in with a post Covid HM on the last day…just to add a bit of drama! I hope lots of VRBs and others feel stirred to ignore winter’s attempts to cling on and join in.

That said the icy wind is still with us up here! I took Molly into the garden this morning, just in time to feel the first drops of rain falling….so looks like woolly hat and waterproof jacket again today. It’s ok for Molly, her outdoor attire is built in! Right, breakfast, then up and out …suddenly I have a deadline to meet; yay!! 🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

I will be following in your wake BC. I’m hoping for 7k tomorrow on the Billy Trail.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

👍 good to be in distinguished company…today might turn out to 7k we will see. I like to have a project 🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Ooh, that sounds lovely 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Hopefully a covid free 10 miles this year BC. I'll add you to the startlist right now. Hope that wind eases off a bit for your run. My laundry is almost airborne right now, but I'm on high alert for rain too! Hope you have a great 8k and that the achilles behaves impeccably for you 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda. I did an easy paced 8k which was interrupted twice by NRC/telephone glitches! The rain was pouring down, the wind was chilly, but it didn’t spoil what was an enjoyable run. I saw my first curlew of spring; I have heard them, but this was the first sighting.

Job done, with an average heart rate of 135bpm. VO2 max now up to 40 from a low of 35 …it has gone up consistently in successive runs. Can only be the weight loss.

Achilles was fine. I think my physio’s advice about wearing heel cups for walking is helping a lot. If I forget to put them in, my achilles definitely complains. Hope it doesn’t text my physio or I will be in serious bother!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oooh, that sounds like a chilly old run! But what a great set of stats and a well behaved achilles too! Keep it up!!!

[Annieapple]

🍏 what an exciting event and opportunity. Thank you Linda and trust your recovery will enable you to do it too!!

A tentative yes from me.. if my training goes according to plan I would love to do this on the 21st my birthday 🎈 …. 10K for me please. A real encouragement to get on with the training which for various reasons is not going well… 👏 🏃‍♀️ 💪

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Annieapple]

What a lovely birthday treat a 10k would be 🎁 Hopefully those 'not going well' factors will fade into the background with the added encouragement of running with your VRBs. Wishing you good luck 😊

[Annieapple in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda xx

[Joster Half Marathon]

Thanks Linda!! Hope the leg continues to get better. Please put me down for 10km! I’m post viral (shingles) and in my ever greater age I suddenly have clicking ankles and knees so think I’ll not try and bite off more than I can chew - recent grim HM experience still all too clear in my mind!

Thanks for organising, great to have a target.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Joster]

Thanks Joster. I will add you right now. Shingles is so unpleasant, you have my every sympathy and very best wishes for a speedy recovery too xxx May grim memories fade and clicky ankles and knees quieten as you head for the new target 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Hello Linda, oh yes this sounds fun to me and you can put me down for the HU10k. With holidays and bad weather, I haven’t done much in the way of distance for a while. I ran 7k back in January and 6k last week in a cold wind, so with spring arriving I am now planning to improve on this, starting tomorrow. I also want to find some races to sign up to.

I ran at a weekly local community 5k run yesterday and was pleased with my time considering the 30 mph wind always seemed to be against me. There are no official results; the time keeper just calls out the time as you cross the finish line so it’s more relaxed than parkrun, but still ends up at a cafe. It’s a great one to do after volunteering at parkrun on Saturday.

So sorry to hear you are still not running, but it’s good that you are still getting out and about while away. Are you able to cycle?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

You're on the list now Dexy. I'm sure you'll have no bother getting back to a good 10k again - just be sure to have fun on the way! The community 5k sounds great fun - nice to have a Saturday OR Sunday choice. Looking for races is always fun too.

I've been busy all year, and mostly been away since it played up, so haven't had time to worry too much about it or let it get me down. I'm very much a fair weather cyclist Dexy; hopefully once I'm home again in April the weather will pick up and cycling can be back on my radar!

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Oo yes please, how exciting! Can you put me down for the 10 miles please? I'll look for a new route to try out too! It's nice to have a target to aim for and keep motivated. I'm glad to hear your desire to run has returned Linda and you are able to fast walk parkrun, a 'Q' is difficult to find. I hope it's not long before you're running and cycling again. Meanwhile, enjoy exploring beautiful Wiltshire.

I'm nervous about the HM in 2 weeks. I ran 10 miles yesterday, (longest run since I hurt my back mid-Feb). It went well apart from a fall at 11km, there's no damage done fortunately. I could possibly have saved myself from falling, but would have headbutted a lamp post instead! Not a good idea.😂

Have a good week everyone. X

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Hi! 🙂. Doh! Tumbling on runs is so annoying but goes with the territory doesn’t it. I blame the council! It’s either pot holes or lampposts 😁

I hope you’re ok this morning shug and can push on with your training 😀💪👍🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Ugh, potholes, tree roots and cash strapped councils!!!

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

My pride is dented more than my knees!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Oh crikey - talk about between a rock ad a hard place! So glad the fall didn't cause any damage, and that your back was happy after the 10 miles. Pre HM nerves are essential - they give you a great spring off the start line; channel them and make them work for you. I'm sure you've got this. Have a great week and try to stay upright!!! 😍

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda 😃

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Ahh perfect timing linda9389 - it’s the day of the Bristol 10k, so I’m in! 😀

Glad you’re starting to see an improvement with your leg - and hey a PR walking PB is still a PB, so woohoo! 🎈🎈

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh that's a fab coincidence Cheeky! I'll put you on the list now. I've quite enjoyed walking a few parkruns - the last two, I've had chatty company all the way round too 🥰

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Hi Linda9389, put my name for the HU 10K in May, this should be my 50th 10K, I have already run 48/10Ks, number 49 will be sometime in April making #50 in May.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Wow Al! That will be a real milestone run. What a great achievement 👏👏👏

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I keep a diary of all my runs going back to 2018, I have just noticed that I ran 5/10Ks on a Wednesday in a row in 2021 and 4/10Ks on a Wednesday in a row in 2022, however, in 2023 I only ran 1/10K in May which was the Healthunlocked 10K on Wednesday 17th.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

So interesting to be able to look back 😊

[misswobble Marathon]

Thank you Linda 🙂👍

So much inspiration to run and keep running here this morning. Folks here are just so fab! 🥰

I will take part for sure. I did make a pantomime of the RunGo thing last time but never mind 😁☺️🏃‍♀️

I had a look back at the running tracks but couldn’t find Florence & The Machine’s “Dog Days are Over”. It’s a belter! 🎶🎵

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

RunGo caused problems for lots of folk sadly, you weren't alone.

Ahh yes, that's a great track and the first one to get us started. If you think of any more ... shout!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to misswobble]

10k or 10 miles Miss W?

[misswobble Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Put me down for a 10k for now ta 🙂👍

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Oh dear Linda! Here I was, being ok! The excitement of running on Sunday and buying a car on Friday is wearing off, I'm getting back to normal (as normal as I can be) and for the first time for a year I feel more like me.....🤣🤣🤣.And then you come along with the HU10 and blow it I'm back to being all excited again, like an exuberant puppy turning circles when it's owner arrives home. (I didn't pee on the floor though like some excitable puppies do).

Please count me in. I'll run the 10k as that's a distance I know I can run even on a bad day 😁😁😁.

I'm way too old to be this excited!!!

Jools2020 how about we meet up and run this one together?

Thank you Linda for making my day 😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

That's so funny SAR! Excited is a good way to be (so long as you're not peeing on the floor that is) - I do hope I'm never too old to be excited. You're on the list! Should you decide to go for 10miles, just let me know and we'll change it - imagine how exciting that would be? 😍

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

I'll see how the next few weeks pan out Linda, memories of my hot day almost 3 hours 10 miles last summer makes me cautious to committing to longer than 10k at the moment but if I change my mind I'll let you know. I love still being enthusiastic and excited about things. I have hill sprints coming soon and can't wait 🤣

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

That's a demon you will slay one day SAR, maybe not this May, but ine day you'll cover 10 miles again and look back on the NF run and see just what an impact that heat and your illness had on the 10 miles you always had in you 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Sorry SAR; I claim a monopoly on “own expense” age jokes. If you use “old” I will have to go for “ancient”…this could get out of control; we could have spiralling age related word inflation which could end up with pre Jurassic or heaven knows where!You are still a spring chicken…and running very well; that is official 🙂! …sorry…must be the after effects of this morning’s run 😂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Ha ha.... I quite like being this age, but the one downside of having cataract s replaced is I sprouted wrinkles overnight. And lots of them 😁. But running wise it's been a huge struggle this last year and now suddenly it feels like it used to 😁

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

We have both been through very different types of trauma, but running is getting better for me too. We have to make the most of it. 10 miles by 19 May is a big ask …..but trying will do me the world of good, and hold my interest, whether I make it or not. The backdrop to my runs is really at its best now with different birds and other creatures emerging in the forest; no need for earphone music in my ears. Just the odd prod from CB to remind me of a detail I have forgotten. Hope we both have a good year. 🙂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yes let's hope we do, and this is a beautiful time of year, both in what we see and hear. 😄

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

That's so good to hear 🥰

[misswobble Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I once bought a car after too much to drink ☺️ Best car I ever had 🥰

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to misswobble]

Ha ha

[Folkylass]

Hi Linda9389 well I just have to have a go so put my name down for the virtual 10k please. I will be honest now I will probably walk not all of it but some of the inclines on the route I’ll do.My last 10k was in September 2023. However I’m getting excited.

I’ve also signed up for the Run Hereford festival in May. However I’m only running 5k which is the week before HU10k.

Thanks🙋‍♀️x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Folkylass]

I have signed too... we can be virtual... maybe walking. buddies

[Folkylass in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes indeed Oldfloss that would be great👍😂😂x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Me too!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Folkylass]

Fabulous FL!!! I'll add you right now. Don't forget to add your name to the May events post when it comes out in mid April, so we can all give you a loud pompom cheer for Hereford 😊

[Folkylass in reply to linda9389]

Thank you .Will do👍🥰x

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Hello... if Sunday 7th April goes well... I am in for the HU10! Could be a jeff... but who knows x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Fabulous OF. I'll add you to the list. I'll be thinking of you all in Derbyshire on 7th - that should be a great meet up 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to linda9389]

It should indeed!

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Ooh yesssss please.... Please put me down for the 10 miles-I need an incentive to keep my mileage up as the weather (hopefully!) gets warmer.

Hope you leg improves soon. Pleased to here that you are enjoying your walking whilst you wait.

Thanks in advance to you and the team for organising this.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Week7]

Excellent! I have you down on the list and echo your hopes for warmer weather. I'm sure it will be easier and easier to keep your mileage up as we move through spring 🌞

[Kevin41 Half Marathon]

hello! 10 miles about then will be perfect for me, so please count me in!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Kevin41]

Excellent! It wouldn't be the same without you Kevin! I'll add you now. Keep up the good work 😊

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Hi Linda. Hope you’re well. So pleased to see this post. Please sign me up for the 10-mile event. Something nice to look forward to.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Hey Stephen! Wouldn't be the same without you either! Look forward to seeing you on the start line 😊

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks so much, Linda. Appreciate it.

[lincolnoldie]

Hi Linda, Please sign me up for the 10k, I need something to encourage me to keep running when we go to France at the end of April, it's too easy to not run for 3 weeks and it is several months since my last 10k. I ran an easy 7k yesterday and so plenty of time to get the distance back up. This will be my first event of any type even if it is virtual, exciting times.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to lincolnoldie]

You're now on the list! Virtual is a great way to start with events and as you say, it's a good motivator. Having said that, there is something very special about a real live event and if you are even half tempted I would encourage you to try one someday; they're not for everyone, but you might find you love them 😊Have a wonderful time in France.

[CBDB]

HU10! oooohhhh, so exciting! I loved the RunGo experience!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to CBDB]

All the ones we have used todate should still be there to be reused whenever you like 😊 I'm not sure whether I will get round to doing new ones this time (it's quite a bit of work and I'm not sure many people actually used them successfully), but if I do I will let you know 🥰

[CBDB in reply to linda9389]

Definitely will use an d one if we don’t have a new one. 👍🏽

[Jonwil]

Hi Linda, put me down for the 10k. Just the right time I think to have something to aim for. Thanks for organising this.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Jonwil]

Excellent! I've added you to the list and look forward to seeing you on the virtual start line 😊

[00marks Marathon]

I'm in! Put me down for 10 miles.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Brilliant! We'll put you at the front on the start line I think 😄

[nowster Metric Marathon]

At the moment I could definitely do 10 miles -- I did one at dusk a couple of weeks ago. The problem might be fitting it in.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to nowster]

I'll add you to the list Nowster and fingers crossed you will be able to fit it in to the window from 19th to 26th (or at least a date close by).

[PDIGC Half Marathon]

Linda9389 count me in for the 10 mile please. I've been quiet on here recently but I like reading the posts of others' experiences and achievements every day. I'm still enjoying my running journey and generally run between 5 and 10 km 3 or 4 times per week. Although yesterday evening I completed a 15 km run as one of the Garmin app's March challenges. It was the longest run for me in several months. Living where I do I've not had to contend with the wintery conditions that many on this forum have in the UK and not sure I'd cope now! Hopefully the worst of it is over and more spring-like weather on its way.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to PDIGC]

Hi there. Consider yourself in!!! I think we have lots of people reading but not posting, that's no problem - 'lurkers' as you are collectively and affectionately known, are very welcome 🥰

Sounds like your running is going really well. hopefully we'll catch up with some warmer conditions here in the UK very soon, but in the meantime we will remain ever so slightly envious 😄

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Hello Linda, Always good to look for positives, so running break to increase your appreciation of running and less pain meaning that your leg improving sound good to me. I've been having a go at running while keeping my heart rate below my MAF number (Maximum Aerobic Function). This has come from beginning Phil Maffetone's book as recommended a while back by RunWillie This has meant walking sometimes, but I thought apparently improving my aerobic base while putting less impact though my challenging knee mat be a win win and enable me to reach the start line of the half marathon that I have entered on May 18th. If I manage that I don't think I'll be going for a long run in the following week, so probably not able to join the HU 10.

Here's to your continued progress towards running 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

I think that's a very wise decision. But not wanting to leave you out .... perhaps we can make it an HU Festival of Running, and you can open the event with a Saturday HM then you can wave your pompoms from the couch for everyone running HU10 on the Sunday🥰

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Aw thank you .. that sounds very special! Me open the HU Festival of Running with my first ever half marathon in a race ssetting!? Yikes! Oh wow! I certainly intend to try and reach both the start line and the finish line and now I shall have even more reason to do so. 😊🏃🏻‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

No pressure though. We can keep it to quiet until nearer the time 🥰

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I have been very excited at the prospect of this HM race, even before any mention of he HU event. My husband must really have had enough of my running related talk. Oh dear! My knee is not what I would like, but even so I continue to be excited and live in hope!!!

I do hope that you leg is improving day by day 😊

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Sign me up please! I definitely need the motivation - work, illness and generally feeling exhausted has meant very few runs since the New year 😕

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to skysue16]

That sounds like a tough start to the year. I hope you're feeling a little better now. Should I put you down for the 10k? Sounds like you do not need the pressure of 10 miles right now, but let me know if I'm wrong 🥰

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Definitely 10k - sorry for late reply only just realised that my HU emails are going to my junk box!! 😕

[RunWillie Marathon]

Hi linda9389 & other VRB’s,

Glad your leg is feeling better. Hope you can start running again soon linda9389 😍

I’ll do the 10 miler.

Happy week everyone ❤️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

I hope it won't be too, too long RW 🤞

Hope the marathon training is still going really well. Good to have you on board for the 10 miles - I'll add you now.

[RunWillie Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks linda9389 😍

Marathon training is going well. I’m logging those miles & believing that I can run 26.2 miles on race day ❤️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Yes you can!!!

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

26.2 miles sounds simply astounding to me! Really pleased that your training is continuing well 😊

[Cmoi Marathon]

Thanks for organising.

Can't do that date as it's a long weekend here and I'm away with my Renaissance group.

So unlikely to take part unless you'll accept on-the-day signups during that week?!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

That sounds like a great weekend cmoi, enjoy.Accepting on the day signups would be absolutely no problem at all 😊

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks linda9389 . Weekend will involve food, drink, singing, dancing, possibly performing, visits and a couple of walks up to around 13k. Lots of fun but not restful. Managed to squeeze in a 5k during last year's trip, but 10k or 10 miles in unfamiliar countryside is just too time-consuming.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Def not restful 😍

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Not restful, but sounds fun!

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Hopefully Hedgehogs123 ! Last year we performed in a well-known abbey church, a privilege, but stressful to organise and on the day.

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon]

OOhh!! There is a real event here on 19th May, a brand new event - I was still debating whether to sign up, and whether to do 5 or 10K, but this seems to have decided for me! Yes, 10K for me please!

And could you give me a link to RunGo? I've changed my phone since last time, it never really worked on my old phone, let's see if I can get it going on the new one!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

That's perfect! Clearly meant to be 😊 I will add you to the list now. I'll repost the old RunGo links nearer the time, and if I get chance I'll add a new one too 😊

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda xx

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Can you pop me down for the 10k for now Linda? 🙂🏃‍♀️

I am hoping to start extending my long runs soon but will hold fire on the 10 miler until I see how things go!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Definitely, I'll do that right now but we'll save a space on the 10 mile for you just in case 😍

[lexi6 10 Miles]

Hello Linda and thank you, its been a long, long time since I've run a 10k, can you put me down for the 10k please, it'll be an extra incentive to get out there in our fast approaching winter, no excuses! 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to lexi6]

That's fabulous Lexi. Let's get you back to 10k and hope the approaching winter is kind to you 🤞🥰

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

thank you 🤞👍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to lexi6]

See you on the start line 😊

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon]

bit late to the part, but Im going for the 10km please. Ive got the Welsh 3Paks challenge the weekend after so I think I'd better stick to the shorter distance ! Im still much much slower that I was before all the medical issues and injuries, but Im still running and to me thats what counts! 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

That is definitely what counts! I'll add you tot he list now 💪😊

[Bluebirdrunner]

Hi Linda,FOMO has struck, please pencil me in for the 10k, hopefully I will still be in one piece after the 7th event, and feel able to give it a go! 🫣🤞xxx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

So pleased to hear this BB 🥰 Will add you to the list now. Have a wonderful time on 7th - I have FOMO 😍.

[Hobbitfan Half Marathon]

Am I too late to join in? I would love to do this if I'm not too late please!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hobbitfan]

Absolutely not too late - we'd love to have you on the start line. 10k or 10 miles ... or both? (nice badge btw 🤩)

[Hobbitfan Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I think I'll go for the 10 miles please! Gives me an incentive to keep up my long runs now my half marathon is over. Thank you very much for the badge! Now to aim for a marathon at some point in the future! If you'd told me at school I would run a half marathon I would have said no way, but loving this process now!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hobbitfan]

Excellent. It's addictive isn't it (in a good way of course).If you're a strava user and want to join the strava club, the link is here strava.com/clubs/HU10spring24 It's entirely optional though 😊