It’s Friday (almost) so it has to be Pom Pom Time!! 🎶🎺🎄🥁

[Beachcomber66]

Well, it may be (almost) Friday and it is definitely Pom Pom time, but we have no racers at present; none, rien, nienti, nada, zip……. Maybe organisers deserved a break this weekend, or perhaps our runners have built in a little recovery time at the start of their 2025 programmes. Not bad ideas when you think about it!

I went out for a 5k rehab run this morning; but it stopped at 3k with my pesky calf playing up again. Probably didn’t like the 2 degree temperature with even colder windchill 🤷‍♂️. To make matters worse, the cafe was closed! It is just possible that the staff are having an extra day off to recover from New Year’s Eve excesses. I know the proprietors well!!

So, if it is ok with you,I will put this week’s Pom Poms brigade on alert, just in case we get some late entries. We could fit in some practice waving moves in the meantime, if anyone has time on their hands! Photos would be good🙂. My pic shows Molly in full alert mode with Pom Pom at the ready following her afternoon walk….She needs a brush!

There are definitely some racers lined up for next weekend, and I will be posting the February Events item next week, so keep a sharp look out.This could be a good time to think through your race plans for 2025; we would be happy to hear all about them.

We hope that everyone has a great final weekend of the Christmas break.

From your team;   Irishprincess   linda9389 and me 🙂

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[Dexy5 10 Miles]

We will be doing a core team take over at parkrun this Saturday. It’s not very often that all 10 of us are there at the same time.

In the absence of racers to cheer on, I thought I’d post UpTheStanley in his new pom pom hat from Santa.

UptheStanley in pom pom hat

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Well that is definitely worth a cheer from me Dexy5 🙂 I have been bought similar hats this winter, all sporting extra large pom poms, just like the one pictured. Must be the winter 2024/5 collection. I hope that the magnificent 10 have a great day and enjoy even finer apres run second breakfast 🙂

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

I was supposed to be leading a cycle ride tomorrow but we’ve cancelled as the roads may be icy. We have invited participants to turn up for a 2 hour cross country walk instead, so we will see how that goes.

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

So long as the walk ends somewhere warm with good food and drink, that sounds like a great idea Shakes. 🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

The whole month is looking very quiet just now. I think I'll do some Molly type prep ... hmm, then again maybe I should take the opportunity to tidy Chriatmas away. I love the festive season, but I'm always really happy when its over too 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

We are on a strict 12th night timetable. A tradition Mrs BC brought with her. She enjoys Christmas decorations, including illuminated bears!🙂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Mrs BC and I agree. I am a stickler for tradition and every Christmas decoration is a memory. I have so many memories that I used only half of them this year. I really need another tree 🤣

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

We need a bigger house!🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

🤣🤣

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I’m having a good cleanup when I get home. I opened a cupboard over Christmas that had heaven knows what in it as I hadn’t touched it since we moved eleven years ago! Time for a huge clear out 🧹

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Oooh! Sounds like fun 😁

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

It’s always very satisfying when it’s done!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Cathartic 👍

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I was left to clear away Christmas as per as OH had to urgently take a stocktake of his screw collection down in the bottom shed. When the going gets tough ……. 🙄

My new yoga strap came in handy for hauling two Christmas trees up to the attic 💪. Putting things away took hours but I felt epic having got it all done

I had to stop to mend the hoover 🤬 🛠 😤 I’d sucked up some string ☺️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Missperpetual motion strikes again!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

🤣 🤣 You do make me laugh missw. I now have images of your husband meticulously counting his screws 🤣

I’m late (for various reasons) so have just spent today taking down the tree and decorations. It takes ages but is very satisfying when it’s done 😇

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

A week after I’d lugged trees up two storeys to the attic, OH turns up with a Christmas tree bag for me 🙄😤

Better late than never 😁

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

At least it’ll be easier next year 🙂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I had an avalanche of boxes of cakes, puddings and mince pies etc that wouldn’t fit anywhere so I left them in a heap on the side ☺️ I couldn’t stop the inexorable slide once the mountain of goodies gathered momentum 🙈 😁

Fortunately my pannetone was unscathed 😋

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

The original moving feast!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oh crumbs! 😁

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

You win 😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

🤣🤣

[misswobble Marathon]

😁

It’s good to be back 😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Yes! We missed you.

[misswobble Marathon]

you’re so kind 😁☺️

I’ve enjoyed sitting here this morning catching up with all the news ☕️🫖. The snow is sliding off the roof and crashing onto the conservatory 🙉 The sun has come out so I’m off out 🏃‍♀️ shortly. I’ll be sporting my new Town hat and wearing my new merino boxers under my winter tights. Santa has been very generous as I’ve been good 😇

I did manage a plus ten miler last Saturday. It was very icy, and the wind on the return leg was ‘orrible ☹️ I keep telling myself I wanted to quit and head home, but I didn’t listen, and pressed on. My tunes were so appropriate and their lyrics made me laugh out loud several times 😄 I ran to Coach B’s ten mile run. I think it might be a new one 🤔. When I’d finished I walked 2km to get home, and felt I’d had a good workout. My hip was painful most of the time but I put it down to cold 🥶 I was fine the next day

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I haven’t heard of that 10 miler before, so it may well be new. Well done….must be left over marathon strength👍

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I feel better after my recent marathon than I did in 2023 when it took me ages to recover 🙂.

My ten miler the other day felt like hard work, except for the bit after I’d eaten my homemade energy bar 😁. I only took one unfortunately 🙄.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I need energy bars sitting here writing copious notes for a project. I am supposed to be retired!!

[misswobble Marathon]

The energy bars recipe IP posted ages ago is a belter! I took one with me yesterday for my planned half marathon, and ate it about the hour mark. I managed 11k before throwing in the towel. The ice was ridiculous 🙄

Good luck with the project 🙂👍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Prep done, but this one could take years to come to fruition. Energy bar sounds great, but sugar?My last “pre diabetes” class on Wednesday….. surely I will be out of the woods on that now!

[misswobble Marathon]

yes sugar and honey. I have some of the zero sugar ones but you don’t derive any noticeable energy return from them so not much kop on long runs. They do taste good though.

Just got a fresh batch of the zero sugar nut/choc/sea salt bars and the oat based BoBo bars in my Christmas box from the US 🎅🏻

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I will ask our leader about sugar consumed during a long run; you would think that we would burn it all off! I will miss my class though. A real esprit de corps!

If I get any lighter I will blow away! 🎈

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I really miss my WW class 😕. I would haven’t started running if not for it 🙂.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Our class was good; I learned lots about what I can eat as opposed to what I shouldn’t ! Really positive.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I’m still a member. For life! 😀

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

🙂 an example to encourage others.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I still have the gold ‘key’s on my handbag. For every ten pounds lost you were awarded a golden key.

Happy days 🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

😂 I went to the cafe this afternoon with Molly and Mrs BC ; who should appear next to me but my Diabetes Group Leader….just a coffee for me then!!🙂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yup, they get everywhere 🤣

I’m feeling epic! I just made a huge mixed salad for lunch 🥗. Fresh fruit and nuts for dessert

Back on it 😇🏃‍♀️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Look out 2025; misswobble is swinging into action! 🚀

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I “swung into action” yesterday and schlepped into town early to collect seed potatoes order. I put my running gear on so I could head out afterwards 🏃‍♀️

Once home I snaffled one of those Zero nut choc salt bars and headed out with Coach B for the 90 min guided run. By about 70 mins in I’d run out of gas 😤 I was going up Hagg Hill 😁. Getting to the end seemed like an eternity 😫

Note to self, don’t cut corners with nutrition! You’d think I’d have learned that by now 🙈

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Most of my runs are porridge fuelled…eaten an hour before heading out. I need top ups as I go on longer runs though.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I had my overnight oats this morning and I’m headed out now.

“It’s raining again, oh no……..” 🎶🎵🎶🎵

🧢🏃‍♀️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Same here ☔️

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I’m out the door now, honestly 😀🏃‍♀️Been waiting for a break in the rain while tip tapping on here. It’s still raining but it looks brighter at least 🙂