Monsal Trail Mega Meetup 😍❤️🏅🥰

[cheekychipmunks]

I’ve stopped on my long drive home for a little break and thought “why not write my report now to make use of the time?” So here it is, and I’m writing it with a gargantuan grin plastered over my face. 😄

What a fun weekend. I arrived yesterday evening around 6pm and met up with    Sandie1961 , Mr Sandie,    lexi6 ,    Shake-and-run ,    linda9389 and Mr Linda at our allotted restaurant. Soon to follow were    Dexy5 ,    UpTheStanley ,    TailChaser ,    Katnap and Youngest Kitten. Too many for one table, so we were at two. It was very jolly indeed. As Shakes and I were roomies this weekend we all went our separate ways, and after a natter we settled down in our hotel excited about today, alarm set nice and early so we could get breakfast. Well no alarm required for me! I was up with the sparrows.

After brekkie we picked up Sandie and parked strategically so I could make a swift getaway after lunch. It did mean a trek up to the start (nice warmup!) and there we met up with the rest of the gang as well as    Bluebirdrunner ,    GTFC ,    Tasha99 and    Cantstopmenow ! What a meetup!!! Photos were taken and then we got ready to run, all of us doing the 10k except the Kats who did 7 miles before the HM (I know, super human 😂)

Excellent weather, lovely friendly route and we were all pleased with our results. 1:23:32 for me - quicker than London and no training (again!) Gorgeous big medal too - and Jaffa Cakes. 😋

Lunch followed , I left in order to get back at an earthly hour and now I’m here writing this. There will be more reports, you can bank on that.

This forum is the best! ❤️

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

What a fabulous meet up and run for you too 😁 bet you are super chuffed

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I really am SueAppleRun . I had to cancel this race last year(for a good reason), and I’m so glad I was able to run it this year with so many amazing people. 🥰

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It looks like a really great meet up and seeing the photos I'm pleased to have met quite a few members, and you next week 😁

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I can’t wait for that too SueAppleRun ! This forum just keeps on giving. 🥰

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It certainly does😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Great run Jill! You churn them out, regardless of what goes before (or what doesn't!)- nothing stops you! Fabulous to see you again 🥰 See you in Cardiff, if not before 😎

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Haha, linda9389 , I do run the gauntlet a bit by assuming my legs will behave and get the job done - but they always seem to! Little trotters! 😅

Lovely to see you too! Hope all goes well in 🇨🇦. Looking forward to our virtual run and getting that new badge. 😍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh yessss! It's waiting. All polished and ready to hand over 😈

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I’ve said it before linda9389 , you’re bad! 🤣🤣🤣

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

🤷‍♀️😇

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

What a brilliant meet up Cheeky; ear to ear smiles all round and (even) more bling. You always get the job done 🙂👍

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you Beachcomber66 , it was a very special weekend. Amazing HU pals made it truly memorable. ❤️

I’d love to explore the area properly and spend longer up there. It’s so beautiful. 😍

Yes, my little pins came up trumps again. They need to step up a gear for their next challenge at the end of the month though, don’t they? 😳

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

They certainly do; mine too! 10 miles planned for tomorrow 🤞

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I read your post, and how wonderful that you find yourself thinking “just” 10 miles! Hope you report back. You’re going to have beautiful weather for it. Go you! 👊😀

[David_G Metric Marathon]

Sounds like great fun cheekychipmunks 😀👍

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

It really was, thanks David_G 🥰

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Fantastic photos from the meet-up and big congratulations on the run too cheekychipmunks ! The medal looks fab!👍🏅

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandraj39 it was lovely seeing everyone, and I can confirm that the medal is indeed gorgeous and very heavy! 😍🏅

[GTFC Marathon]

What a wonderful event with really genuinely special people. Great to catch up with you again cheekychipmunks and well done on ticking off another race! We've had a brilliant day meeting everyone 😁🏅🙌

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

I’m so glad you guys could join us GTFC , wasn’t it amazing? The weather couldn’t have been any better if it tried. Perfection all round! 🥰

[Tasha99 Marathon]

it was lovely to meet you all!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Fantastic to see you again Tasha99 , I’m so glad you had fun! ❤️

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

What a fantastic meet up for most of the regulars on this forum, wonderful photos of all of you , well done on your run CC, so glad that you and everyone else enjoyed the run today, fantastic 🏃🏾✔️✔️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

We did AlMorr , without exception. A small race, and we shared the route with walkers, dogs and loads of bikes. So much fun. 😀

[Oldgirlruns 10 Miles]

Fabulous photos cheeky, what a great Meet-up! I’m so pleased you all had a good time!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Oldgirlruns]

You know what we’re like Oldgirlruns . Lots of laughs and we all had the best time! ❤️

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

You are the original Duracell bunny  cheekychipmunks ! I’m so glad you got to do this run after having to cancel last year. I knew you’d like it. It was so lovely to see you again.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Me too Dexy5 , I was sad to miss last year, even though it was for a happy reason!

Yes, my little pins slot into gear and don’t stop until I tell them it’s ok to! 😂

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Amazing meet up and a great run Cheeky - sounds like a perfect weekend!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

It was fantastic JonathanP , so many lovely people, the weather was perfect and the race itself was lovely. Oh, lots of food too. 😋😋😋😋

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

What more could you want!

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

thank you for being a super roomie!! A very special weekend xx

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

You’re very welcome Shake-and-run , I think it worked out well. I’m glad I didn’t wake you as well as myself when my dream made me laugh out loud! Weirdo alert! 🤣🤣

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Sounds like a brilliant run and excellent weekend all round! Congratulations 🎊 xxx

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks aliboo70 , you’re right, it was wonderful! 🥰

[Mudita11 Half Marathon]

What a great time you all had! I can feel the excitement in your words Cheeky 😄. So glad it went so well and a fast finish time too 👌🏻 xx

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Mudita11]

You know I can get a bit over excited don’t you Mudita11 ? 😅 This weekend was no exception and the meetup was stellar. One for you in future years! 🥰

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Haha definitely on all accounts 😃 xx

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Just superb... well done to you and all the forum friends x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss - we mentioned you a lot and wished you could have been with us. I’m sure we’ll be back ….. 🥰

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you...we will.. I'll make sure of it! X

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Yay! 😍

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

What a perfect weekend! Love the photos!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

It really was, thanks Cowladyrunning ! And a part of the world I don’t know at all either, although my mum was born in Bakewell. ❤️ The weather couldn’t have been better. ☀️ 🙏

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

What a great meet-up! So many VRBs and special memories 🥰 I’m sure you had lots of laughter the whole day.

Lovely report Munks and fab photos. The C25K team did us proud 👍 well done to you and everyone.

And what can I say about that bling? Love it! 🤩

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I had a feeling you might like the 🏅 Irishprincess ! The weight! 👏

I’d highly recommend this race. Might you be tempted? 😀

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Mnnnnnnn 🤔

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

😈

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Super photo, super smiles, super report and super run. Clearly you and your legs make a super team!

😊🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️😊🏁🏅

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Haha thanks over61andstilltrying . They’re not quick and they’re not slinky, but they get me there! 🏃‍♀️ 🐌

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

And without injury so definitely super legs 😊🦵🏻🦵🏻😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

🙏🙏🙏

[Katnap Marathon]

If you like Jaffa cakes, you also get them at the halfway/ turnaround point on the HM... Just saying 🤣

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Hahahaha Katnap ! You’re funny 😅 Don’t worry I won’t do that to you. Being such a small race I might well come dead last and much as times aren’t important to me, if there was another meetup planned (🤞), I’d keep you waiting too long and you might miss your carvery!) 😂😂