Running for Gin

[Sandie1961]

In line with my decision to only run “interesting” races this year, rather than chasing probably impossible PBs, I have signed up for the Multum Gin Parvo Flat 10k on 4 May. This is a 10k run around the Stapleford Estate in Rutland County near Melton Mowbray, with gin cocktails instead of water stations. The run isn’t timed, so you can pause Garmin/Strava while you enjoy your cocktail, rather than tipping it down your front. It doesn’t start until 12.00 (even I can’t drink gin before lunch 😂), live music, food stalls until 5.00pm. A real family Bank Holiday day out! I’m not doing the HU Spring event on 27 April as I am going with my running club to hand out Lucozade at Mile 16 at the London Marathon, but for anybody in the East Midlands, it could be the perfect wind down. Non-alcoholic entry also available!

multumginparvo.com

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

much as this sounds like a lot of fun, I know that i can get tipsy and become unstable on very little alcohol, therefore my chances of completing this event are somewhat impossible. Non alcoholic beverages may be available, but where is the fun in that!!

I am looking forward very much to your run report and photos. Every cocktail please and evidence of the state you are in at the end !!

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

That sounds a good run, Jin cocktails instead of water stations, I have also got a 10K on the 4th of May but it will be water not gin at the water stations, good luck for that run.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

You may win the HU Ms Legless trophy for May! 🥴🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Now that would be the ultimate accolade. Who needs PBs 😂

[Cmoi Marathon]

Santé ! Or not.

I've just found out that the Marathon du Beaujolais is launching a trail option this year. Almost tempted. But logically I could just run more seriously round here and spend the money saved on buying way more Beaujolais!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

😂🤪🍷

[RiceAndPeas Marathon]

Now that does sound like fun! I hope there is a Nelton Mowbray pork pie in the goody bag!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to RiceAndPeas]

Now that would be the icing on the cake (figuratively speaking!)

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Gosh Sandie that sounds great fun

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Just need nice weather 🤞🏻

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Three gin cocktails on an empty stomach and you won't care about the weather! Though you wouldn't want rain diluting your 🍸🍸🍸

[GTFC Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

🤣🤣🤣

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I think, for once, I will be having a decent breakfast before the run 😂

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Sure, but you said it doesn't start until midday. And you need to let your brekkie settle!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

I haven’t drunk alcohol for years but even if I did, I can’t imagine drinking it part way through a run!😲🤣

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

TailChaser Katnap Windoze and I did a wine run some years ago, which had wine stations, but it wasn’t very nice and it was also a very hilly run. This one seems much more attractive 😂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That sounds like a lot of fun! I love the new outlook. 4th May is the final day for the HU virtual run ... so you can still include this if you'd like to 😊

[GTFC Marathon]

That's class Sandie1961 🙌🤣🤣🤣

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

It certainly falls into the novelty category 😃