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| 30th birthdays and parties in the background, all normal marathon running |
Depending on exactly where you were on Sunday it might have been fantastic weather for running (lets face it - it was), or not fantastic weather for spectating. It really hinged on if you were sat in the wind, which turned out to be freezing cold if you were, and were sat still for hours like I was, or not and Paul wasn't. If you were out running in it for 5 hours or more on the south downs - then the odds of getting sunburnt were quite high...as Paul did. It didn't get through my woolly hat and coat hood unsurprisingly.
Alternatively if you were up in time for the first riders of the Steyning Tri, then you got to sit on frozen ground and hard frost for several hours, squinting in to the sun, like Mike did, trying to spot the right cyclists on the Steyning bypass into the sun and it's reflection off the tarmac just where you are trying to look.
Either way, it's great to see so many familiar friends and local faces after the busy March half marathons in far away places - and very well done to all of you on Sunday, I hope you had a good recovery on the Bank Holiday Monday, or enjoyed another run (Susie...)
And it's only just over a month to the midsummers day and still daylight at 9pm...
New Race Galleries - here's the new ones for you
It was a great bit of organising by all the races this weekend, and particularly large turn outs at YMCA and the 3 Forts - with some of the best weather we have seen in many years.
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| Get your entries in for the Hurt, it's just a bit Hurty. But - it is on a Saturday ! |
Discount Corner - get yourselves in whilst the discounts last
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| Make sure you get your memories from last weekend - still not had an order from Matt though. |
Last weeks galleries - get them before they are archived...
Raw Energy Pursuits - Steyning Spring Triathlon
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| Correctly wrapped up warm for the bike leg, at least it wasn't snowing... |
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| It's only a small hill, no need for all this hard work... |
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| Tempting to stop for breakfast through the town centre |
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| Sunglasses. Probably a good idea. |
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| Handy for checking your set up and bike position - for example this is "aero" |
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| "touring" |
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| "compact" |
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| "Commuting" |
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| Wise, but not as cold as it could and has been. |
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| Checking out the misty breath and other rides in T1 |
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| ready for the off and shoes at the ready |
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| off for a nice sunday morning run |
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| It's over for another year |
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| when you surprise yourself you can't hide it |
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| Top running into the finish to meet the crowds |
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| Nicki performed prize giving duties as ever |
Meanwhile, on just over the other side of the Downs from Chanctonbury Ring at Cissbury was the 3 Forts Half Marathon and Challenge (1 mile longer than a marathon for good measure).
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| Roxi decided to take the dog for a walk. |
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| Scott gave us the double thumbs up - but it was only at about three miles |
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| more double thumbs ups - early days... |
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| good jumps, the shadow's quite good too |
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| Brian takes a bow |
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| 1316 congratulates the mayor on another election victory |
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| Big up into the finish |
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| Ed made it across the line, more in sheer relief |
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| hard sprinting action |
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| Lisa responded positively to the commentators shout out with open arms |
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| good strong finish |
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| always good to have some friendly faces at a finish line |
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| Thumbs up for the crowd |
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| One day son you too can run 27 miles and enjoy it. Although you probably don't believe me right now. |
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| when you find out you're the one who enjoyed it the most |
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| Darren carried his mini-me over the line so he can have a feel for it next year... |
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| Top work from the town crier, although his clock stuck on 4hrs:28... time for a new battery that takes some charge.. |
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| top high arms at the finish in the air like you don't care |
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| It's not a bad view really |
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| quite a few canicross this year |
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| yes, but where was you race number eh? all day. |
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| I think Paul surprised him round the corner |
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| Running with a smile |
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| Natasha enjoyed the views from the last climb |
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| The funky "show us your number" move so we can actually read it |
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| still raring to go for the final 2 miles |
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| yes, taxi to Cissbury ring car park please |
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| Scott by now was apparently in a world of pain |
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| Paul seems to have surprised a few of you |
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| Thundercats are go |
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| Not sure that's a legal overtaking manoeuvre |
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| Yoga running with Hawaiian flowers - a new form of inner calm |
Over in the big smoke at Richmond - running got back to normal after the London Marathon weekend - with the annual Half Marathon - mostly around the river.
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| why wouldn't you fly along this towpath ? |
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| all is ok, except his race number... |
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| fly along with your friends |
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| the utter relief |
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| competitive focus exhibited at all the age groups |
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| Nice day for a bit of companionship |
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| Horsham Jogger goes wild in London |
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| We missed the cartwheel he did just after this shot... |
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| Not seen for a while - Glenn looking strong |
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| Normal Richmond on a Sunday apparently ? |
Meanwhile over in Reigate Park, the annual YMCA fun runs were taking place...
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| Ben got a cheeky wink |
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| and a double thumbs up |
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| First and second letters of the YMCA... |
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| A bit late for last winters Santa run |
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| nobody was surprised by the shouts of "Look, snow... " |
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| perfect waves for the crowd |
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| A good turnout for the YMCA on the day |
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| Still not quite got the Y-M-C-A thing co-ordinated |
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| so it goes "I-Y-I" ? |
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| Fairies working their magic |
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| Lovely to see Jenny out at the races once again |
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| Sofitel aviation landing in Reigate |
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| Just mind the person behind you before doing the dying fly |
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| Three legged racing could have been solved with a leviosa charm |
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| Pick your three legged friends carefully |
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| Great prizes, winners and officials |
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| A fab sight to see |
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| What are friends for ? |
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| Shane Richie |
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| umo sumo |
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| Serious Shane with the mascot |
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| Champion concentratey face |
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| winner ! |
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| Marshalling is good fun |
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| Wonder Woman !! too cute. |
Future Races - coming soon !
Diets - Really ?!?!
I sometimes put other things that have crossed my path at the end of the blogs which are vaguely related to running and fitness - well here's a little thought on nutrition and healthy eating - It's the LCHF Diet - Low Carb, High Fat.
and as someone who has NEVER dieted nor taken it seriously - it's caught my imagination and with that if any of you are using it, trying it or have any experience of it - drop me an email (you can reply to this one!). I'd be interested to hear from you.
Sunburn
Finally - it seems that the weather is going to hot up at last - please remember - we are only a month away from midsummer - that means the sun UV is almost as strong as it gets even if it is a bit cold - so remember to put the sun bock on - we see lots and lots of sunburn cases after races (my facebook feed was full on monday) - do try not to get caught out - put some kids factor 50 sunblock in your car and kit bag - you won't regret it.
until next time, and don't forget to use the discount entries whilst they are valid !
Anthony
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