Good runs guys....

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I need a break!

Well done to Dave and Hayley, cracking times you got, it was great to meet you.

I did it in (recorded) 52:47 (watch) 52:30, I have to say I was dissapointed with my time would like to have got under the 50 mins, have done so in previous training runs, but what can I expect with little training, probably being a touch harsh, but will make me work harder for next time.

Having said that it is still a pb and a pb is a pb...

I had 7 members of my family running as well and my Dad completed his first race in over 20 years, he had to pull out of the Silverstone 1/2 after 5 miles this year, due to his ankle giving way.

His doctor told him he should not run anymore due to the arthritus in his ankle, but his last ditched attempt at running was to wear a pair of kangoo boots you may have heard of them, well he ran in them and and they don't give him and problems as they provide excellent support to his ankle and take away up to 70% of the shock, to say he was over the moon was an understatement and now thinks it will be possible again to run a 1/2 marathon.

This is what they look like, and he got asked alot why he was wearing them...

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In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.

Bird in Boots

Excellent result SE

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In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.

Bird in Boots

Still stiff from Sunday but it was a good event and will be returning next year hopefully.

It was good to see you at the finish Dave although I realised afterwards that I didn't give you a chance to catch your breath! I think the adrenalin was still pumping.

I was pleased with 41:54 as this was my first 10k too.

well done Hayley,SE and TT.

Cheers HF.

I did push myself all the way on Sunday ,So it did take me a bit of time to get my breath back.

I`m glad I saw TT before the start,while I was still reasonably "normal".......

As you say, well done to everybody who ran wherever at the weekend,It seems that we were all happy with our times.

I think the pick of the weekend runs were probably,You And Hayley at Horndon,and of course Foxy the national champion.....

I had a great day, thanks Dave, i wasnt sure on the position of the start of the race though, but i pushed myself to the limit and thats what i wanted, to come away knowing i couldnt have done much better.


If anyone of you are interested, im doing a charity 5km for St Lukes Hospice, at Gloucester park Basildon sep 16th 11.30 start. I did this last year which was its first one and was really impressed how organised it was and fun. If anyone wants to go let me know ill get the phone no for you.H.

Done this again this year, great turn out, saw Dave and Hot Foot!

This is such a good race and at the end there were some stalls to look at which mostly sold cakes. I bought one, yum. I also saw a stall called "Twinkle Toes" I did take a picture on my phone but have had some trouble getting it down loaded, so I will leave it to your imagination as to what you think it might look like, it won't take much...

I ran the distance with my Dad and some other family members also took part.

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In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.

Bird in Boots

Enjoyed running the 10k yesterday.

Didn`t run very fast but I was just glad that nothing hurt,another injury out of the way I hope.

Enjoyed a chat with TT and Hot Foot,before and after the race,which was nice.....

I nearly took a picture of the Twinkle Toes stall myself TT............

And I went home without being tempted by the cakes or the beer..........

Big sigh of relief then Dave! Sometimes you get to thinking will i ever be free of injury .

Gets you down!!

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I CAN, I WILL, I MUST. NEVER GIVE UP, "NURSE HE'S OUT OF BED AGAIN !"

Your so right Cheriton.......