Phoenix Fridays, Wine Time Friday Marathon, 05.05.2023
Up at 5.30, but I always like getting up early for a) holidays, and b) running.
Caught the 243 bus to Waterloo, which went on a long, and actually quite interesting, diversion around St Pauls/ Farringdon. There were lots of photographers already gathering ahead of the Coronation tomorrow, it was all quite exciting. Caught the train, and met Sarah in the front carriage, for our Friday chat-athon to commence. A nice 2.5 mile walk to the start for a warm up (for chatting) and at about 08.30 we set off from the Wier, for 8 laps of the Blue Bridge Route.
It was such a beautiful sunny day! Everywhere seems so lush and green, and the blossom and bluebells were out. Lots of friends out too, and it was a fun and social run, with lots of catch ups and laughs on the way round, plus two weekends of chat to catch up on.
After the worrying absence of Dimitri at the 10 in 10, it was a relief to hear his cock-a-doodle-do-ing (at around noon, he still doesn't do mornings).
From Dimitri, our discussions turned to swans, and where they would be spending the coronation day. Probably Windsor. They were flapping around, and some were in the swan spa, no doubt getting ready for the big day. By about lap 6, we had opened the discussion up to "Birds and the Coronation", and where other birds might go. Seagulls; probably would not be interested, and would use the long weekend an excuse to visit the seaside and a spot of ice cream thieving. Pigeons; might try their luck at getting a good view at Traflagar Square (the avoidance of Harris hawks and other pigeon deterrents permitting). Ducks; maybe duck into a pub along the Thames and watch it there. Geese; sink a few pints, make a lot of noise, and fight with the dogs on the towpath, like usual.
A fabulous Friday. Thank you Team Phoenix!
I love the medal!
From the finish, we walked back to the station....and thank you Nick, for our McFlurry coupon!
When I got off the train at Waterloo, I thought I would go check out how prepararions for the coronation were going/ how the pigeons were getting on. There were no pigeons in sight, but Trafalger Square and the Mall were already packed with people. I admire their stamina. I'm totally happy to stay up and run through all the night, but sitting in a camp chair in central London reserving a spot by the front of the barriers, I'm not sure about. What happens when you need a wee? Or snacks? I think the pigeons thought this too, and have headed to the seaside with the seaguls.
Saturn Running, King Charles III Coronation Run, 50km, 08.05.23
Today's run was at Egham. The run was to celebrate the coronation, and was a mass start, with about 250 people taking part, and it was a great atmosphere.
The forecast was very bad, but it barely rained at all, for which I will take full credit for, as I took full wet weather gear and a complete change of clothes.
Sarah and I completed a 50 km (7 and a bit x 4.4 mile laps) chat-athon, and just like Friday, it was nice and sociable, and really good fun. Great to share some miles with Craig (aka Little Lovelock) and Sean, and Brian too.
I love this route, and it was such a treat to be out running on a Monday instead of being at work.
Thank you Team Saturn, and especially to superstar Nathan for keeping our cups topped up with lemon squash, and for the "pink sludge cocktail" at the end!
The medal is super-duper cute!
Thank you Sarah for two more run-adventures! And for my mini (aka "day-to-day wear") crown!
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