AN EVENT IN MARCH? HEAD HERE 🎽👟📣

[Irishprincess]

As the race calendar starts to warm up (more than can be said of our temperatures here in the UK 🙄) perhaps you’ve been tempted to enter a race for the first time. Or, perhaps you have an event that you enter every year. Then again, maybe you just like races and bling and March is as good a time as any to get to that start line and grab the shiny stuff.

Whatever your reasons, your VRB support team here is just waiting to read all about it and get ready for the pompom call-out on the Friday before your event. Any distance, any location, everything is welcome here.

But first, we need to know the name of your event, the date and a link to the organiser’s website. We’ll put these details in a spreadsheet so that we can all see what’s going on in March.

docs.google.com/spreadsheet...

I’ll kick us off this month as I have a 10 mile race on 2nd March. It’s a new race for me so I’m looking forward to it. And the bling is so pretty 😍

Over to you now. Let’s go! The sap is rising and the bulbs are growing quickly through the soil so it’s definitely time to do some training and have some race fun 🤗

From your team  linda9389 ,  Beachcomber66 and me xxx ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

For events in February:

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

No race for me in March; but great picture IP!!🐇🙂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

He looks pretty serious doesn’t he? “I’m going for it.” 🤣

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Definite sprint for the line !🏁

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Me! The Bath Half at last. It’s been a long time coming. 🙏 Sunday 16th March 😀

londonmarathonevents.co.uk/...

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I wish I was doing it with you Munks. It’ll be a fab day 🙂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

2026 IP. Date? 😈

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Maybe. But then we have that trail one don’t we?

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

You’re right, I didn’t realise they were so close together. Have you entered the trail race?

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Not for this year but I will for next year all being well.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Excitement 🐝 🙂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yep, starting to ramp up Beachcomber66 ! 🦋

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon]

cambridgehalfmarathon.com/

Cambridge Half Marathon, this year I am doing it in support of Break, the people who gave us the Cows About Cambridge, and Standing Tall (giraffes) installations. They support young people leaving institutional care

Sunday 9th March

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

What a great cause. Hope the training is going well CG .

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

I’m racing on 9th March. Might be more limping than running but I’m paid up so will have a crack at it 🏃‍♀️

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Do you mean here? In Cambridge?

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Not for me Irishprincess , but I’ll be here to wave pom-poms for you and everyone else who is.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Your pompom waving is always very much appreciated Dexy 🥰

[RiceAndPeas Marathon]

Looking forward to seeing the 10 miler bling.

I have a Hampton Court Palace HM on March 23rd. I entered 4 last year and didn't make it to the start line of any of them. Keeping my fingers crossed!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

That was my first HM, one week before we were locked down for the first time. Nice route, but be prepared for the run over grass towards the end! And make sure you get your photo with Henry VIII 🤴 Good luck!

[RiceAndPeas Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

A photo with Henry VIII? Now that has to be done! 😃

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

Watch your head!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

The medal is amazing too 😍

Runner with Henry VIII

[RiceAndPeas Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

I'm even more excited now. I'm really hoping I get to the start line. This will be my first HM race.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Great photo 🥰

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

That will be a gorgeous route! Don’t get distracted by all the flowers and borders 💐😂

[RiceAndPeas Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Ooh, just realised I should have posted a link.

palacehalf.com/event/hampto...

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

No worries 👍

[RiceAndPeas Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I can't wait! 😃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Ok. So. Having survived today, which was a minor miracle (and a whole other story, but definitelymust count as cross training) .. I am still hoping to run the Lisbon half marathon on 9th March. I saw a pic of the medal only this week and I LOVE it! Should get my first stamp on my Super Half passport too, all being well. Here's hoping I get to the start line (not sure why it feels so tentative ...) maratonaclubedeportugal.com...

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

The lure of the bling is strong Linda so I have no doubt you’ll do everything you can to make sure you’re on the start line. And what a fabulous route too 😍

And now I’m itching to know what your story is…

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

It's on strava, but I know you don't do strava. I might just write a post!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Ooh that sounds exciting linda9389

[IRunning Half Marathon]

I’ll be attempting the Brighton Half Marathon on 2nd March. It’s my first HM and also my first ever race, not sure what to expect but I’m really looking forward to it.

brightonhalfmarathon.com

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to IRunning]

Oooh your first ever race is always special 🥰

If you're interested in reading about this particular race, then search here and you’ll see posts from others who have done it. It does sound a scenic route with a great atmosphere so I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun.

Keep an eye out on the Friday beforehand for your pom-poms 🤗

[RiceAndPeas Marathon in reply to IRunning]

Best of luck, hope you have a great day. Sounds like you are quite rightly excited about your first HM.😄

[CosmicBuffalo 20 Miles]

I'll be running the Brett Lydd 20 mile on the 9th March, which should be a lot of fun.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to CosmicBuffalo]

This one? nice-work.org.uk/e/brett-ly...

Sounds fab 👍

[CosmicBuffalo 20 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

Yes, that one, fab or bleak...depends on the weather.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to CosmicBuffalo]

Bring it on!!!

[RiceAndPeas Marathon in reply to CosmicBuffalo]

Best of luck, I used to race a cycling TT there every year. Your description of the conditions is very much as I remember!

[00marks Marathon]

On 2nd March I’ll be running the Tokyo marathon!

marathon.tokyo/en/

I have a charity place and will be running for the Japan Cancer Society.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Wow! You do go global with your marathons! What a fantastic cause too.

[00marks Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks, I’m chasing 6 stars for the marathon majors. PS the link in your original post is for the HU spring event and not March races.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Oh no not again! 🙄 Thanks for pointing out. At least I know you're looking 😊

[RiceAndPeas Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Oh wow, enjoy!

[00marks Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

Thanks, I’ve never been to Japan. Excited and terrified at the same time.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to 00marks]

My brother and SIL visited last year and thought it was fantastic. They loved it. They are well travelled and rate Japan as one of the best.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to 00marks]

oh I say! Good luck! How exciting 🤗

[Hobbitfan Half Marathon]

I'm running the Reading Half Marathon on 23 March. The second time for me as I did it last year - it's a great atmosphere and the bling is good! Raising money for Cancer Research UK. Good luck to all with races in March!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Hobbitfan]

Got it! I can imagine the atmosphere there would be great 🥳 A very worthwhile cause too that touches almost everyone nowadays sadly.

[misswobble Marathon]

I’ve got a race in March but I’m struggling with my ankle again.

Getting out to run has been curtailed by dog sitting, and having family staying over for half term. Two folks had coughs and flu symptoms and it seems I’ve got it now 😏🤧. Drudgery, and not much else has taken place, but at least I was on my feet and going up and down stairs constantly. Probably why my ankle is rubbish 🎻

I had the dog back again yesterday 🐕

I felt lousy yesterday and went to bed once I’d taken the dog home. Coughing and spluttering and aching all over but I feel better this afto. Not fit to run though so I’ll head out tomorrow. I made a vat of chicken/veg soup which usually perks me up.

I had some bargain Nike Pegasus Shields delivered last week and I’ve not even looked at them. They’re still unopened. I’ll get them out to run tomorrow. I might go and tackle some hills to give my upper body something to do 🏃‍♀️

I am hoping my painful ankle is just my usual pre-race angst 🙏

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Oh no missw, you have been through it ☹️ You must be pretty bad if you have ignored new shoes!

I hope the chicken soup sorts you out. At least it’ll taste full of goodness and recovery 😋

What race do you have and when?

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I had an ultra planned for this Sunday. I’ve been ill in bed so had to cancel ☹️ It’s never happened before but I suppose there’s a first time for everything 😏. The shoes are still unopened 🙄

I got up yesterday and belatedly start sowing seeds 🌱 More to do today. I dare say things will catch up 🙂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Oh no missw! That’s rotten luck ☹️ But knowing you, you will simply postpone it for another day.

At least you’re up and planting seeds. Hope you are firing on all cylinders soon 🤞

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Morning IP 🙂

I had another full day up and about yesterday, sowing more seeds. I set myself up outside on the patio in the sunshine ☀️

My neighbour came round with some menthol crystals for me, for my thick head and blocked ears, and said he was surprised I was ill. “I didn’t think you’d have stood for it!” 😁

I’ve not been for a walk yet, let alone a run, but I’m keen to get back out there 🏃‍♀️

I saw the start list for the race with my name still on it 😏😞 So flipping annoyed but what can you do 🤷‍♀️ Grrrrrr. Grand day in prospect too 🌝

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

That’s so frustrating for you but you’ve done the training no doubt so it’s not wasted.

Take care of yourself. These things can take a while to recover from 💐

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Oh no MW I wondered where you were. I was looking forward to cheering you on virtually as I was doing my race. I'm really sorry to hear this. You must be really poorly as I've never heard you say you were in bed like that.

Hope you're feeling better soon, and up to opening that shoe box.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

Morning shug! 😘

I looked at the race start list published last night and I’m still on it. 20 runners today, and look at the weather! 😎🌝. Typical! ☹️

Oh well. Best laid plans ……… 🤷‍♀️

Good luck with your event. Have fun out there. I hope you’ve got good weather there 🏃‍♀️

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Things are a lot calmer for me in March.

I’ve entered a double 100m indoor competition on the 9th but that’s it.

It’s called the BFTTA (Be FiT Today Academy) Indoor 3

It’ll be a good stake in the ground to see where I am at 100m and what work there is to do in the run up to the open season.

Details here:

data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/...

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Like the name! At least with 100m we get to see a little more of you 🏃‍♂️🤣

[Krissie Marathon]

greatwelshmarathon.co.uk

I am running the Great Welsh Marathon on March 16th.

It looks like it could be a beautiful coastal run or if the weather is not kind, it could be a real blast! 😬

This is my first ever marathon and the training so far has been quite challenging. For once I am looking forward to tapering 😀😀

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Krissie]

Your first marathon! Wow! Very exciting. I’m sure the atmosphere will be tremendous 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Krissie]

Wow! That sounds fab! Good luck 😀💪👍

[RiceAndPeas Marathon]

Best of luck, I hope the weather is kind.

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

I look forward to seeing your bling IP! I have the Newport Half on the 2nd March - cityofnewporthalfmarathon.c... time running this one

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

I remember you doing this last time. The bling was fab and the route was very scenic 🥰

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

It was - certainly not what I expected!

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

Sunday 30th March - Gloucester 10k.

runthrough.co.uk/event/glou...

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

I’ve looked at this one so I’ll be keen to read all about it.

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

Just to let you know I won’t be going to Gloucester on Sunday. Hubby needs the car and we will both probably still be recovering from our return journey from France which will finish in the early hours of Saturday morning. The organisers have said I can do it virtually and they will send me the medal, so I plan to go out for a long walk with some gentle trots. Don’t want to miss out on the bling!!

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

That’s good news that you can do it virtually. Thanks for letting me know 😊

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Hi Irishprincess ! I have quite an empty calendar at the moment, so following a chat with a work colleague today, I have just signed up for the 10 mile option at the Chichester Harbour Trail run on 22nd!🙂 Flat and lovely views - what’s not to love?! (Okay, could be a bit windy but 🤞!)

ukrunningevents.co.uk/event...

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

That sounds interesting Sandra, a lovely new route 👍

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Hi IP! Just to let you know, this event is on Saturday 22nd, not 23rd as it says on the spreadsheet!🙏🙂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

oops sorry Sandra. Just adjusted.

[Time_Lord Half Marathon]

I'm doing runthrough.co.uk/wolverhamp... on Sunday March 23rd.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Looks great TL!