More Monsal

[Cantstopmenow]

What a great day! This was my second Monsal run. I ran the Half Marathon last year and enjoyed it so much that I wanted to come again to run the 10k. I love this event because it's a small, relaxed, no frills event along a lovely countryside route.

This year it felt like a family fun day as 7 of my local running friends came along too (we made a weekend of it). The icing on the cake though was meeting so many HU buddies; friends who have provided information and encouragement since I joined in 2019, through either sharing their own journey on HU or Strava, or commenting on my posts. I am so appreciative.

Anyway, I had just collected my t shirt before the run when a voice behind me said "don't I know know you?" Yes! it was GTFC and Tasha. Linda, Dexy, UTS, Cheeky, Shakes, Tailchaser and Katnap were in the crowd too. I have met BBR, Sandie and Lexi before and it was so good to say hello to them again. I was so excited I didn't even think about a warm up run or a last trip to the loo!

As others have said it was a lovely sunny morning and fun to wave and shout encouragement to each other along the route and cheer at finish line. As it's a flat route (well a very slight upward incline on the way out and down on the return) it's a good route for a PB. My Strava awarded me a 10k PB of 1:01:26, which unfortunately wasn't matched by my chip time which was 1:02:53. Maybe I'll try again next year!

[Bluebirdrunner]

Hi Cantstopmenow,

We had super weather all week didn't we. I think lexi6 brought it with her from NZ.

The run was bubbling with chatter and fun, before and after the race ( and for Lexi and I during it too!)

That course is quite special, how good was being able to turn at the 5k mark for you this year rather than running the HM! 😆

Great that you had extra friends to share the fun, we went to visit Chatsworth too, looking fab in the sunshine.

I would take that 10k PB on Strava, that was a quick run in any money! ☺️

💚xxx

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Yes, Chatsworth was well worth a visit. I will take the Strava PB, It will at least give me a new target.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

it was lovely to meet you for the first time Cantstopmenow . Like you, I had no warm up, didn’t get tech sorted, far too much excitement going on . 🤣 I think this a beautiful course and lovely to see running buddies along the route.

That was an amazing time for you; well done.

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy. It was just perfect.

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Wow, CSMN excellent time! I'd take the Strava 10k PB time as right as the chip time may have been for slightly over 10k...depending on how you took the turns, which side of the path/road you were on etc.

Sounds like a great run and a lovely meet up, well done you 👏 👍 😀

[lexi6 10 Miles]

A lovely post and that was a super quick time Cantstopmenow you must have been so pleased with your it. Wasn't it a brilliant day? and I think I did bring the sunshine with me Bluebirdrunner it really hasn't stopped since I arrived has it? it made the day so special combined with the massive HU meetup. Next year for a 10k PB Cantstopmenow ? or HM again? either way I know you'll smash it 🥰

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to lexi6]

It was certainly a grand day. I think we might need the Lexi touch on the weather tomorrow please. I won't be expecting a PB!

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Thanks Run46. I'll take the PB - it would be rude not to! Hope all's well with you x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

So lovely to meet you Cantstopmenow Excellent time for you, and I for one plan to return to that lovely course! What a wonderful time we all had. 😍

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Me too. I'm also looking at the Tissington half

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

I did the Tissington Half. Very similar to Monsal, but downhill all the way. Go for it xx

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Another lovely report of a run and day that sounds really great and isn't it brilliant meeting with friends from this forum,?

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

It is loverly SueAppleRun. You have met a few too. 🙂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

A very sociable day that’s for sure 🥰 Well done on your time, that’s a great number!

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you. It was lovely to be part of it xx

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Another great Monsal Trail report! Well done on a really fab time too!🙂👏🏅

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you. A flat course helps 🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

A PB, wonderful company and a great location… it doesn’t get any better really. I feel that Monsal is calling; maybe the planets will align next year.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I might just have to do it again if that were the case 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

🙂 that would be good. I was thinking about entering as long ago as Christmas 2023… but then stuff happened. Maybe 2026 will be different (if I can still run by then 😂).

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I have no doubt you’ll still be able to run. You’re on a roll currently 😃

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

I have registered interest!🤞

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

It's a super event BC

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I hope you get to answer the call 🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

🙂 lot of water to go under the bridge before then, but 🤞

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

lovely to meet you CSMN ! A magical weekend all round!

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

And you too. I'd do it all again!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Great to see you again and well done on your time. I’d take the faster time any day 😂

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie. I won't argue. Good to see you too 😃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Take the PB!!! You earned it. I would 😍

It was an awesome day, and wonderful to meet you.

[GTFC Marathon]

It was awesome to meet you and say hi 👋 😊 you're so lovely to talk to. What a superb run you put together. Let's hope we all do it again 🙏 😀