Been a bit lax on the blogging of late, as writing about the same runs probably wouldn't be that interesting. But with the key of Unlocking slowly turning in the lock, things got a bit more interesting this weekend!
Saturday - 14 miles Box Hill Grand National run from Denbies with Tara and Andrew, followed by a cake extravaganza. The run itself was a good workout on the trails and hills, which I have been chomping on the bit to get back on! We did a run from Denbies to Westhumble, then through Norbury park to Mickleham, and a wiggly route (including along The Gallops where part 1 of the Box Hill Grand National took place) over to Pebble Common and up and around Box Hill. There is a trail called the Juniper Top Trail at the top of Box Hill, which includes lots of wooden balancing type things, which provided plentiful jumps for part 2 of the Box Hill Grand National. Alas, it was soon time to rein it in, and trot back to Denbies for the mane event, the cake picnic, which was really quite something. Thanks Tara for being the guide, and the delicious carrot cake! Nay, I only fell over once today (buy hay, that's an improvement on three times last week), and escaped injuries except a bruised shoulder and a tiny graze on my cheek (my falling technique is improving!).
Sunday - first event of the year! The SVN Lucky Dip Challenge. Very good to do an event again, and see lots of friends again after a long time! Loved the Easter decorations in the park, and it was a lovely sunny day to be out.
And I had to mention these from the aid table, as it's been probably decades since I had Sport and Vingar Fish N Chips, and who knew you could get mini party rings?!
50 km done, and I love my medal!
And epic goody bag! Thanks SVN, Traviss and Rachel and Karen for another fun event!
This weekend I was also taking part in a virtual event "Run for Luz". Luz was a lovely lady, and although I didn't know her, she was at the 10 in 10 in 2019, and she was always lovely and smiley and encouraging every time I saw her on the laps. Sadly, she passed away suddenly a few weeks ago. So this weekend Rik at Phoenix had arranged a virtual event, where anyone who signed up (over 600! - which shows how popular Luz was) can upload your miles over the weekend, to show support, and get Luz over the finish lines of some virtual runs she was taking part in when she passed away. Such a lovely idea! And I think it really shows, you know, what a special thing it is to leave behind you on this planet such a feeling of love and enthusiasm which is a catalyst to inspire others. Very special. Rest in peace Luz 💚💚💚
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