Running thread

Glenn Ponder said:
I hope I'm ok posting this in here...

On the 6th of July, I'm running 25km as part of the Peak District Challenge in memory of my baby boy, Teo. Teo was born with a congenital heart defect in May last year but passed away during heart surgery the day after he was born. It's been a such a difficult year. Running has kept me sane at times and we've had so much support from a charity called Tiny Tickers. I've been wanting to do something in Teo's name for some time and booked flights back to England at the start of July. By chance, my brother and brother-in-law had signed up to walk 75km as part of this challenge the first weekend we're back so I've decided to join them and raise money for such a really good cause.

We set up a Justgiving page today (link below) and have had an overwhelming response already. I just wanted to share it with my fellow runners here on Bluemoon, not only for any donations you would like to give but also for the support. I'm going to need to find my hill legs because Valencia's so flat and I've only given myself a month to train!

Thanks from Teo's Team - Justgiving (I'm Matt for those that don't follow me on Strava)
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A massive thanks to those that have donated. We've raised almost £4,500 (including gift aid) which is incredible and so much more than I could have imagined just 4 weeks ago when I signed up!

Arrived back in the UK yesterday and have the run this Saturday morning. Weather's not looking too bad in Bakewell but went out for a run early this morning and the cold certainly woke me up. Definitely not summer here! And when did it get light at 04:30 in the morning???
 
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Glenn Ponder said:
A massive thanks to those that have donated We've raised almost £4,500 (including gift aid) which is incredible and so much more than I could have imagined just 4 weeks ago when I signed up!

Arrived back in the UK yesterday and have the run this Saturday morning. Weather's not looking too bad in Bakewell but went out for a run early this morning and the cold certainly woke me up. Definitely not summer here! And when did it get light at 04:30 in the morning???
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Amazing! Good luck on Sat.
 
Glenn Ponder said:
A massive thanks to those that have donated We've raised almost £4,500 (including gift aid) which is incredible and so much more than I could have imagined just 4 weeks ago when I signed up!

Arrived back in the UK yesterday and have the run this Saturday morning. Weather's not looking too bad in Bakewell but went out for a run early this morning and the cold certainly woke me up. Definitely not summer here! And when did it get light at 04:30 in the morning???
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Just donated. Good luck.
 
Glenn Ponder said:
A massive thanks to those that have donated We've raised almost £4,500 (including gift aid) which is incredible and so much more than I could have imagined just 4 weeks ago when I signed up!

Arrived back in the UK yesterday and have the run this Saturday morning. Weather's not looking too bad in Bakewell but went out for a run early this morning and the cold certainly woke me up. Definitely not summer here! And when did it get light at 04:30 in the morning???
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Brilliant stuff with the fundraising mate, no doubt you will crack the run.
Cold? It's bloody roasting!! All that Spanish heat has turned you soft!!
 
Glenn Ponder said:
A massive thanks to those that have donated. We've raised almost £4,500 (including gift aid) which is incredible and so much more than I could have imagined just 4 weeks ago when I signed up!

Arrived back in the UK yesterday and have the run this Saturday morning. Weather's not looking too bad in Bakewell but went out for a run early this morning and the cold certainly woke me up. Definitely not summer here! And when did it get light at 04:30 in the morning???
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Donated Matt. Good luck mate.
 
Glenn Ponder said:
A massive thanks to those that have donated. We've raised almost £4,500 (including gift aid) which is incredible and so much more than I could have imagined just 4 weeks ago when I signed up!

Arrived back in the UK yesterday and have the run this Saturday morning. Weather's not looking too bad in Bakewell but went out for a run early this morning and the cold certainly woke me up. Definitely not summer here! And when did it get light at 04:30 in the morning???
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Sorry been out of the running thread today loop of late so only just seen this. Just donated and hope the run went well.
 
franksinatra said:
Sorry been out of the running thread today loop of late so only just seen this. Just donated and hope the run went well.
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Thank you Frank! Much appreciated.

The run went well. Finished in 2h40 and 15th out of 699 (although the majority of participants were walkers). The weather was perfect and it was a great course, apart from two awful hills. I was done, showered, full of fish and chips and had time for a sleep before heading back to Bakewell to meet my brother and brother-in-law at the finish line as they completed the 75km walk in 16 hours! I think I'll stick to running. That's way too long to be out on your feet.
 
Did 8 miles on Sunday morning, it was light rain when I started which is great to run in, as soon as I hit the promenade, about 3 miles in, the heavens opened and it was like running in a monsoon, drenched to the bone and my trainers were basically a huge sponge. Carried on as I was too far in but the last 5 miles were not pleasant
 
Glenn Ponder said:
Thank you Frank! Much appreciated.

The run went well. Finished in 2h40 and 15th out of 699 (although the majority of participants were walkers). The weather was perfect and it was a great course, apart from two awful hills. I was done, showered, full of fish and chips and had time for a sleep before heading back to Bakewell to meet my brother and brother-in-law at the finish line as they completed the 75km walk in 16 hours! I think I'll stick to running. That's way too long to be out on your feet.
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Well done mate, great effort especially with the hills involved although I appreciate that was not the primary motive.

Very true about the walking, no idea why but a 10k run seems much easier than a 10k walk.

I keep saying I need to get out walking long distances more, for time on feet, but becomes a lot more of a mental challenge especially with aching feet.

Glad the weather held up, it can be a proper mixed bag up there and pretty tough going if the wind and rain picks up as it’s so exposed.

Might have a look at that race, next year. Just the right distance.
 
franksinatra said:
Well done mate, great effort especially with the hills involved although I appreciate that was not the primary motive.

Very true about the walking, no idea why but a 10k run seems much easier than a 10k walk.

I keep saying I need to get out walking long distances more, for time on feet, but becomes a lot more of a mental challenge especially with aching feet.

Glad the weather held up, it can be a proper mixed bag up there and pretty tough going if the wind and rain picks up as it’s so exposed.

Might have a look at that race, next year. Just the right distance.
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I reckon it's a lot tougher mentally being out for so long walking and there's all sorts of injuries to contend with that I never seem to get from running e.g. blisters, hip trouble.

It was a very well organised event and the volunteers were amazing. Might look at running one of the longer distances next year. The Lake District version is supposed to be a great route as well.
 
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