Friday frolics - find your pompoms please! 🌟🌟🌟

[linda9389]

Wow! We have an absolutely amazing selection of awesome VRBs taking to a huge variety of sunny start lines this week. They will need your pompoms and your loudest and most enthusiastic cheers on both Sunday and Monday, so no slacking please! 🌞

On Sunday 23rd June:

⭐️ Firstly, we have a lovely trio of south coast VRBs - Dexy5 , UpTheStanley and Mudita11 who will all be running the Exbury Gardens 10k again; taking in the stunning gardens and views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight this is billed as one of the South’s most picturesque 10k’s - it’s easy to see why you’d want to do it again!

runningmania.co.uk/exbury-10k/

⭐️ Coming up next is Shake-and-run who will be tackling the superbly named Snodsbury Scoot and Scramble 10. This is a 10km (ish), mainly off-road race including stretches of footpaths, bridle paths, meadows and tracks, with multiple gates and styles to navigate! Watch out Shakes (especially for the ‘ish’)!!!

snodsburyscootandscramble.run

⭐️ Then we have Fiadh79 and RunSkippyRun who will both be running the Leeds 10K. This is one of the Jane Tomlinson 'Run For All' events, set up by Jane herself when she was fundraising and battling terminal cancer in 2006. It has grown into a hugely popular event, boasting lots of crowd support along the entire route.

runforall.com/events/10k/le...

⭐️ Finally on Sunday, Cowladyrunning will be taking on the Westonbirt 10K. Set in the arboretum, this is an incredibly beautiful, varied, and largely flat race! The solid stone forest paths give a surface more akin to a solid road surface, but with all the beauty of a trail run. relishrunningraces.com/west...

And on Monday 24th June:

⭐️ We have over61andstilltrying who will be bravely running the Duffield 5 ('country miles'). This race is marketed as being ‘Not for the faint hearted … a scenic … challenging steeple chase run which covers 5 miles of cross-country terrain climbing up and over the Chevin.’ Having run it before O61, you will have a good idea what you have let yourself in for 🤩

duffieldcarnival.co.uk/even...

It looks set to be warm, so be sure to hydrate well and dress appropriately (don’t forget the sunscreen!).

Is there anyone else with an event over the coming week that we haven’t mentioned? If so, give us the details in the comments here and we will add you to the cheer list. For any events in the remainder of June or in July, see the links below to get your details included.

Bon courage everyone 🍀 Have fun and enjoy! 🤗🤩🏅🏅

Your team Beachcomber66 , Irishprincess and me xxx

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🎽🥳 To tell us about any remaining June events go here:

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🎽🥳 For July events head here:

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[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

Cheering for you all! Enjoy the sunshine 😎

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you 😊

[misswobble Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Good luck for tonight ! Sorry I can’t be with you. My husband (driver) has other plans unfortunately ☹️

I’ll be with you in spirit though, cheering you home 😀💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍🏅🥳

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to RunWillie]

Thanks RunWillie 🙃

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you 😃

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

Pom poms waving for everyone!!! 🤞🍀🏃

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you 😊

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you 😃

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

What a delightful crop of runners we have this weekend. Make sure you all have a blast, hydrate plenty and grasp that precious bling with your undoubtedly sweaty little mitts when you’re done. And then tell us all about it!

Enjoy! ❤️❤️ Warm and happy West Country pompoms are at the ready …… 🎉

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you cheekychipmunks 😊. You must have so much experience of entering and taking part. I shall endeavour to have a blast 😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

It’s almost a certainty that you will over61andstilltrying ! Can’t wait for your triumphant race report. 🥰

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

😂🤣😂

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks Cheeky

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky 😃

[Joster Half Marathon]

What a great sounding set of runs! Good luck to everyone, consider the pom poms well and truly raised and waved!

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Joster]

Thank you 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks Joster

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Joster]

Thank you 😃

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

What a beautiful sunny pom-pom @linda9389, and so appropriate for this weekend. Last year it was sunny and over 25°C when we did this race , a tad warm for running , but it looks like a cloudy 17°C this Sunday. 🤞 looking forward to catching up with Mudita11 again too.

Good luck to Shake-and-run , that run sounds good to avoid for any hay fever sufferers.

Have fun RunSkippyRun , Fiadh79 , a brilliant charity fundraiser. And to Cowladyrunning doing what sounds beautiful running in the shade of trees at this time of year.

over61andstilltrying , it’s so good to see you back running again after your injuries.

Let’s all bring back the bling! 😎

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy, I’m getting worried now, I’m not a hay fever suffer but the photos do show runners in some very long grass!! Still it will be fun I’m sure!!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Shake-and-run]

Maybe put some insect repellent on, in case of ticks Shakes

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy 😊

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Looking forward to seeing you both too! 😃😃

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

What a turn out! Enjoy a fantastic day the Exbury 3 (  Dexy5 ,  UpTheStanley and  Mudita11 ).

Snodsbury Scoot! Tread carefully  Shake-and-run . Hope your run goes well  Fiadh79 and  RunSkippyRun ; supporting an important cause.

Westonbirt sounds like a really beautiful place to run  Cowladyrunning

and last but definitely not least  over61andstilltrying ……maybe take your foot off the gas on the downhill bits this time! Arms spread wide and aeroplane noises have their place…but you can overdo a good thing 👍.

Come back safe all.

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you Beachcomber 😊 There are some downhill parts, but nowhere near as long or steep as on my last event. I'll endeavour to be sensible 😊🏃🏻‍♀️

Enjoy your holiday including your holiday runs 😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Will sneak one in this weekend with luck🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks BC. Enjoy your holidays!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

🙂 🌞

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks BC 😃

[lexi6 10 Miles]

Pom poms are waving for you all. Have a great time everyone 🎉👏👏

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to lexi6]

Thank you lexi 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to lexi6]

Thanks lexi6 🙃

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to lexi6]

Thank you 😃

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

What a great selection of run events - my pom-poms are poised and ready to shake for you all! Good luck - run safe and enjoy your days!👍🙂🏃🏽🏃‍♀️

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you and yes safe and enjoy sounds good to me 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandraj39

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you 😃

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Those events sound great , good luck and pompoms waving from the Isle of Wight to you all xxx

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you aliboo 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to aliboo70]

We will be waving from Lepe  aliboo70 😎

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you ☺️

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Good luck everyone 🍀 All the races sound fab! Have fun and smile lots. The birdie might be watching 📸

Cowladyrunning say hello to my trees for me 😍

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Will do!

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Irishprincess

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you IP 😃

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Pom poms at the ready, have fun everyone

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SueAppleRun .😎

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you ☺️ xx

[Katnap Marathon]

Pom pom pyrotechnics from over here!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Thank you 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Katnap]

Thanks Katnap and  TailChaser 😎😎

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Thank you 😃

[TailChaser Marathon]

Wow! What a great mix of races!! They look awesome 🤩 All the best to everyone racing this weekend 👏👏👏👏

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Thank you 😊 Perhaps you can send over some of your event know how at the same time 😊

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

The main thing is to keep reminding yourself you’re supposed to be having fun!! 😁

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

🤣😂🤣 I wonder roughly what proportion of a race for you you would count as fun? In the 2019 Duffield 5 at 23℃ as a 62 year running downhill along the Hazelwood Road shouting to the lads with super soakers to, 'Get my face! Get my face!' Was great fun! It still brings a big smile to my face. It seems sometimes running gives me permission to be a 7 year old! That year I still seemed to have plenty of energy left. Last year, I had limited reserves left at that stage. This year the route has been changed so that part won't be included.

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Sounds fabulous but a shame they’ve moved it. Maybe there’ll be more super soakers in the new bit? It should all be fun really, I think we all like the fact that running helps us act like kids again - I was wearing a tutu at parkrun this morning, and I blame Dexy5 for that, it was her idea 😂 Just take it steady and take it all in, don’t go out too fast, keep hydrated and then you should have reserves to enjoy it all.

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Are you never so exhausted that it doesn't feel like fun?

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Regularly tbh over61 but the endorphins after it are always worth it. All the best for tomorrow 💪

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

😂That makes sense, thank you. Weather forecast says 25℃ feels like 28℃, I shan't get cold! 😊🏃🏻‍♀️

[misswobble Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

ha ha, it’s so fun 😁

I’ve got a local hill race coming up and the villagers turn out in numbers to cheer on the runners. The support all the way round does help when it’s hot, tough going and the end seems a long way off

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Thank you 😃

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Good luck and happy running to all racers!!💪💪

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Lavender1962]

Thank you 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Lavender1962]

Thanks 😎

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Lavender1962]

Thanks 😃

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

thanks Linda for the shout out and everyone for waving your pom poms. Good luck to everyone else running this weekend.

my calendar is a bit hectic so I shall be warming up for my run tomorrow by walking 8.5mikes of the Cotswold Way today!! Legs will be a bit tired on Monday!

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

Thank you and that's a significant warm up and indicative of how super fit you are. 😊

[Runnin-g Half Marathon]

Good luck everyone, Pom poms at the ready, enjoy your runs 😊

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Runnin-g]

Thank you 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Runnin-g]

Thanks Runnin-g 😎

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Runnin-g]

Thank you 😃

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

They sound like an amazing set of runs. Have fun everyone!

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Thank you 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

thanks Sandie1961 😎

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie 😃

[Time_Lord Half Marathon]

Good luck everyone x

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Time_Lord]

Thank you 😊

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Time_Lord]

Thank you 😃

[GTFC Marathon]

Pom poms this way, pom poms that way, poms poms galore from us here in Middlesbrough 🙌

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Thank you 😊

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Thank you 😃

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Thank you for the pom poms everyone 🥰 good luck to the rest of you running tomorrow and Monday 🥰 have great races all!

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Thank you and t is lovely having all these pom poms waving isn't it? 😊

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Yes it is. It's a nice visual to take with you on the run 🥰

[GTFC Marathon]

Everyone putting themselves out there at events are awesome 👌 ⭐👏👏👏

[00marks Marathon]

Bon courage to everyone running. Have a wonderful time in the sun!

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Thank you 😃

[Mudita11 Half Marathon]

Thanks for the pom poms and good luck to everyone running! 🎉🎉🎉