Cookridge 10k

[RunSkippyRun]

Cookridge 10k is a beautiful route through, fields, woodland and parkland. There are two lakes, some streams, a fair amount of ascent and whole bunch of lovely volunteers. The event is in the memory of a fantastic local lad and is a great tribute to him (his blog site is still up and although horribly poignant is also brilliant chemotionally-unstable.com/)

Race day was sunny and warm, George from CBeebies opened the fun run part and then 350 ish of us set off for the 10k along a dazzling grey-white stony track, past fields and farms and into Breary Marsh Nature Reserve and Paul's Pond. The dappling of the sunlight makes picking out path details hard in the woodland and almost immediately I missed a rock and fall. Feeling foolish I got back up and pleasingly got back into rhythm quickly.

I have a existing foot problem so it's necessary to run conservatively There's a boggy field to skirt near Adel dam after 3.5k - it's uncomfortably bumpy and slippy so run-walking then and once that starts it's difficult to run continuously again. But I get round, the day is beautiful and the marshalling is super nice.

I have an op coming up this week after which "no running" (though I'm planning or arguing this with the doctors 😆) but this also means that today everything has got the gloss of "enjoy being here and now - forget the heat, the aches, the blood (the fall was a bit icky) and just love being here and being alive". And it was just that - a great day to be out and running - my slowest time here (5 mins more than last year) but that's no worry.

Happy running everyone

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Oh gosh, a run with mixed emotions there! It sounds gorgeous surroundings but boo to the fall! I do hope you’re ok and haven’t suffered too much. But a huge well done for picking yourself up again and carrying on!

I know what you mean though about not being able to see clearly in the sunlight/shadows, it is tricky to judge your footing.

All the best for your op and good luck with your “discussions” with the doctors about how soon you can run 😂 You might be lucky and get one who also runs 😂

Take care 💐

[RunSkippyRun Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Many thanks for the kinds wishes IP. Doctor's not persuadable 😐 but happy to be thru the other side ... running will happen at some point

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunSkippyRun]

Sounds good 😍 Running will wait for you.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Runs are about much more than just putting one foot in front of the other aren’t they? Room for thoughts and feelings, especially when the location is conducive. That sounds like a well organised event in a really nice venue….glossing over the rock bit!

I am sure that you have your cross examination ready for your doctors! Hope the op goes well and you are soon lacing up for another 10k. You clearly enjoyed this one.🙂

[RunSkippyRun Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks Beachcomber ... I always enjoy your entries btw.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunSkippyRun]

That is really encouraging; thanks 🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That's a great run and a great outlook! It's all too easy to stumble on something and fall awkwardly - sounds like you were very lucky that it wasn't worse. You may have felt foolish, but everyone else was thanking their lucky stars, knowing just how easily it could have been them. Wishing you well with the op and recovery - and the argument with the Drs too, but do take care because the runs will be there waiting for you 😍

[RunSkippyRun Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Wise words Linda - thank you ... yes, I should be sensible and I will - but at part of me is always saying "why start being sensible at my age!" 🤣

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunSkippyRun]

😂😂😂

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

I love your run report RSR! So cheerful and optimistic. A bloody fall, rough terrain and yet it sounds like you were still smiling at the end. Sending good vibes for the op and looking forward to reading more of your posts soon.

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

thanks Shake-and-run ...good vibes are most welcome ... I'm a terrible contributor on these pages but will try to get better

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Beautiful route and a great post.😊 Well done and all the best for your op RunSkippyRun 🤞x

[RunSkippyRun Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

many thanks aliboo

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Sounds a great run - what a good idea to have a memorial run. Well done and I hope you can get back to running after your op ok 😊

[RunSkippyRun Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

thanks Cowlady ... yes, the memorial is very cool - something positive out of that is a wonderful memorial

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

What a run! Emotional but well worth doing

[RunSkippyRun Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

thanks Sue ... yes indeed!

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Aw ... I do hope that your forth coming operation goes well and wonderful that you are making the most of the now. Well done to you 😊🏃🏻‍♂️🏁👏

[RunSkippyRun Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

thanks over61 ... "making the most of now" is good reminder for me

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to RunSkippyRun]

It was you that said it first in your post. So you reminding me 😊 Thank you