Old Friends at Blackpool

There has been no let up for Kathy in the run up to Christmas, last weekend saw her at the Telford parkrun again and then for her 28th event in Blackpool on Sunday. Kathy told me how lucky she feels to be able to keep doing these events. I think that anyone who has met Kathy is even luckier, she is a real unsung hero and is my inspiration. If Kathy inspires you too please support her as she undertakes this incredible challenge by making a donation to her chosen charity MacMillan Cancer Support, you can do so online via her justgiving page.

Telford town parkrun 21st December 2013
A lovely morning and I had a good run round the course dressed up as Father Christmas.
my time was time 40.06

Rudolph Red Nose 5 Mile, Blackpool 22nd December 2013

We set off early to the seaside and when we approached Blackpool the weather was looking good, although it was very strong wind the blue sky and sun made up for it. The head quarters was in the Blackpool fire station which we managed to have a quick look around, very interesting.   

Kathy at Blacpool Fire Station before the race

 

The start was a good 20 minutes  from the centre, 153 of us gathered on the car park and the race director gave us a pep talk about trying our best not to get lost. This race took us out of Blackpool through  a lovely park, it had everything- mud, puddles and hills. On returning back to Blackpool it was a lovely feeling approaching the tower. Marshalls kept asking if I was the last one, no I wasn't but there was no sweeper.

Kathy during the Rudolph Red Nose Five Mile Race

 

Once over the finishing line we were given a goodie bag containing one can of beer one small bottle of wine not forgetting a large block of white chocolate and a crushed mince pie. I loved it and would like to do it again, it was very pleasing that there was three of us in the 70s females also one in the 75 category.  While I was enjoying a cup of tea I met Paul Muller who was second claim for Wrekin R R and has won more titles than I have had cups of tea, at the age of 55 years he still comes in at 7th place. His time was 30:30.
 

 

Kathy with Paul Muller after the Race in Blacpool

 

Later I managed to visit my housebound friend who was thrilled to see me (we were both in the women judo squad) I realised how very very lucky I am, after we went to the sea front and had some  fish & chips  yummy yummy.
My time was 68 minutes.

Event 1      StraLugano 5K     28/09/2013

Event 2      StraLugano 10K   29/09/2013

Event 3      Bournemouth parkrun   39.48    05/10/2013

Event 4      Supersonic 10k (Bournemouth)   1:22:00    05/10/2013
Event 5      Speed of light 5k  (Bournemouth)    0:46:15   05/10/2013
Event 6      Telford parkrun  38:45 12/10/2013
Event 7      The Bells of Pattingham, Seven Miles 1:49:00 13/10/2013 
Event 8      Shrewsbury parkrun 38:40 19/10/2013
Event 9      Birmingham Half Marathon  3:20:37  20/10/2013
Event 10    Bupa Great South Run (Portsmouth) 2:38:18
Event 11    Telford Town parkrun 45:36 9/11/13
Event 12   Shrewsbury parkrun 37:08  02/11/2013
Event 13   Cannock Rotary 10K  1:24:01  03/11/2013
Event 14    Mad Jack Five Mile Attingham)  1:22:00 9/11/13
Event 15    Kingsbury Water Park 10k  1:29:00 ish 10/11/13
Event 16    Telford Town parkrun 0:42:48 16/11/2013
Event 17    Coventry War Memorial Park 10K 1:17:00 17/11/2013
Event 18    Telford Town parkrun 48:37 23/11/2013
Event 19    City of Salford Womens 5.5 mile race 1:06:54 24/11/2013
Event 20    Telford Town parkrun 34:54 30/11/13
Event 21    Cheddleton Pudding Race 1:23:00 30/11/13
Event 22    Turkey Trot (Aldersley) 1:06:31 1/12/13
Event 23    Telford Town parkrun  49:40 7/12/13
Event 24    Telford Santa Run 42:29 8/12/13
Event 25    Telford Town parkrun 37:36 14/12/13
Event 26    Telford 10K  1:20:00 15/12/13
Event 27    Telford Town parkrun 40:06  21/12/3
Event 28    Rudolph Red Nose 5 Mile, Blackpool  22/12/13  1:08:00