Bridge, Bar-B-Que and Bay

Ironbridge 4 miles (part of the Sexarathon Series) - 2nd July 2014

Wednesday 2nd July was a very warm night and I normally run down from my house in Broseley but because we have a great big hole in the road when I reached this hole there was no way I could get through so I had to run back up the hill and find another way to get to Ironbridge so before the race I had already done 3 miles.
There seemed to be a good turn out and then off we went. I met Paul Ward on his way to the finish while I was running with Michelle who still needs encouraging to finish a race. I enjoyed it very much. my time 1h.1m

Kathy coming towards the finish line in Ironbridge

 





Bar-B-Que 5K Newtown - 4th July

I always love going to these Mid Wales series races as everybody is so friendly. The weather was looking a bit dodgy and it was very humid, the race started on time and off we went through the park and along the river Severn, up an incline where I met the winner coming back.  Once we reached the 3k we then returned back to the football stadium, it was one of those very rare occasions that I was struggling with my breathing but once there was a slight breeze in the air it was a lot better.
I loved the race. My time 39m 30 sec 

Kathy at the Newtown BBQ 5K

 

 

Cross Bay Challenge Half Marathon - 6th July

Well I don't know where to start as I am still on a high from Sunday. This race was recommended to me by Jon Aston as it is one of his favourites. When he suggested it I jumped at the challenge of getting from Morecambe bay to Flookburgh near Grange over Sands in Cumbria but when the day came I was a bit concerned about crossing the bay as with me been a slow runner I thought I might have to be rescued by quad bikes.

We arrived at Morecambe and the weather was just fantastic with blue skies all around. After having our photo taken with Eric Morecambe we made our way down the sea front and saw lots of coloured balloons but when Jon made enquiries the answer was a children's race which gave  us a good laugh. Finally we arrived at the start and picked up our number, chip, and wrist band.  After a pep talk about safety and not being a  PB course he emphasised the importance of safety and keeping to the route marked by cones  and flags.

Once we were off I thought this is itn now I have started I will finish and hoped I could beat the tide. Within the first mile we came across one of the rivers and I thought this is nice, but just over the mile and into the next river where all of sudden I was in it up to my hips. Jon was brilliant helping me  then another one, I was getting used to this and started to enjoy it. After about three miles we were crossing many more inlets, in fact we crossed these inlet rivers fourteen times, Jon then produced a snorkel and a pair of water wings which the marshal thought was hilarious. When we were halfway we looked across the sand and could not see any land which made my heart beat a bit faster but this was awesome  however I got my head down and kept running at my slow pace.The marshals were so friendly and said if I kept going at my pace I will be ok . Every time I looked across the bay it seemed never ending, water stations were on the backs of a tractors and runners in front of us were like little sticks but as the miles passed by I felt so lucky to be taking part in this unusual race and with my star hero- what more can one say. After 3h.40m I arrived at the finish and I was given a great reception from the marshals and helpers. It seemed to go quickly but I hoped it was not too long for Jon. Afterwards we just had to have fish and chips - yummy.
Not forgetting to thank the back up team of Sarah and my John welcoming us in.

This race was just fantastic and like a dream - I would love to do it again but I would put a bit more training in it. Now just got to look for another unusual race as I am suffering withdrawal symptoms  Just wow!  

 Kathy and John with the Statue of Eric Morecambe

 Kathy wading across one of the many river crossings

 Kathy and Jon nearing the finish line

 Medal and unique artwork given to all finishers with Jon's props that gave the marshals a good laugh

Kathy's race T shirt, she did indeed beat the bay.

 

Event	Event Name	Date	Distance
1	StraLugano 5K	28/09/2013	3.1
2	StraLugano 10K	29/09/2013	6.2
3	Bournemouth parkrun	05/10/2013	3.1
4	Supersonic 10k (Bournemouth)	05/10/2013	6.2
5	Speed of light 5k  (Bournemouth)	05/10/2013	3.1
6	Telford parkrun	12/10/2013	3.1
7	The Bells of Pattingham, Seven Miles	13/10/2013	7
8	Shrewsbury parkrun	19/10/2013	3.1
9	Birmingham Half Marathon	20/10/2013	13.1
10	Bupa Great South Run (Portsmouth)	27/10/2012	10
11	Telford Town parkrun	09/11/2013	3.1
12	Shrewsbury parkrun	02/11/2013	3.1
13	Cannock Rotary 10K	03/11/2013	6.2
14	Mad Jack Five Mile Attingham)	09/11/2013	5
15	Kingsbury Water Park 10k	10/11/2013	6.2
16	Telford Town parkrun	16/11/2013	3.1
17	Coventry War Memorial Park 10K	17/11/2013	6.2
18	Telford Town parkrun	23/11/2013	3.1
19	City of Salford Womens 5.5 mile race	24/11/2013	5.5
20	Telford Town parkrun	30/11/2013	3.1
21	Cheddleton Pudding Race	30/11/2013	6.2
22	Turkey Trot (Aldersley)	01/12/2013	5
23	Telford Town parkrun	07/12/2013	3.1
24	Telford Santa Run	08/12/2013	3.1
25	Telford Town parkrun	14/12/2013	3.1
26	Telford 10K	15/12/2013	6.2
27	Telford Town parkrun	21/12/2003	3.1
28	Rudolph Red Nose 5 Mile, Blackpool	22/12/2013	5
29	Moreton Escapade	24/12/2013	6.2
30	Essar Chester Round the Walls Race	26/12/2013	5
31	Wheaton Aston 10K	27/12/2013	6.2
32	Telford Town parkrun	28/12/2013	3.1
33	Coventry Godiva 5 mile	29/12/2013	5
34	Vernon's Limp Wrist 5 mile	01/01/2014	5
35	Telford parkrun	04/01/2014	3.1
36	Shropshire Cross Country Championships	04/01/2014	3.78
37	MacMillan January Jog	05/01/2014	3.1
38	Llandudno Twin Piers 10K	11/01/2014	6.2
39	Telford parkrun	18/01/2014	3.1
40	Not the Roman IX	19/01/2014	7.46
41	Telford parkrun	25/01/2014	3.1
42	Shifnal Gallop	26/01/2014	6.2
43	Alsager 5 miler	02/02/2014	5
44	Telford parkrun	08/02/2014	3.1
45	Nick Beer 10K (Llandudno)	09/02/2014	6.2
46	Telford parkrun	15/02/2014	3.1
47	Tempo Winter 10K	16/02/2014	6.2
48	Telford parkrun	22/02/2014	3.1
49	Knype Pool 5 mile	01/03/2014	5
50	Telford parkrun	01/03/2014	3.1
51	The March Hair Raiser 10k	02/03/2014	6.2
52	Telford parkrun	08/03/2014	3.1
53	Fradley 10K	09/03/2014	6.2
54	Telford parkrun	15/03/2014	3.1
55	Heart Foundation 10K	16/03/2014	6.2
56	Telford parkrun	22/03/2014	3.1
57	Seven Pools 10K	23/03/2014	6.2
58	Lilleshall Monumental 10K	30/03/2014	6.2
59	Shrewsbury parkrun	05/04/2014	3.1
60	Derby 10K	06/04/2014	6.2
61	Lilleshall Five Mile	09/04/2014	5
62	Hanchurch 4.85 mile	10/04/2014	4.85
63	Telford parkrun	12/04/2014	3.1
64	Pelsall 10 K	13/04/2014	6.2
65	Milford Murder 5 mile	17/04/2014	5
66	Newtown Chocolate 5K	18/04/2014	3.1
67	Air Products 10K	20/04/2014	6.2
68	Barlaston Up and Down	23/04/2014	5
69	Fordhouses 5K	24/04/2014	3.1
70	Telford parkrun	26/04/2014	3.1
71	Shobdon 6	27/04/2014	6
72	Beat the Bells of Hereford	03/05/2014	5
73	Sherrifhales Shuffle	04/05/2014	7
74	Sheinton Steeple Chase	07/05/2014	3.29
75	Strawberry Five Mile	10/05/2014	6.2
76	Market Drayton 10K	11/05/2014	6.2
77	Kigsbury Water Park 10	13/05/2014	6.2
78	Telford Town parkrun	17/05/2014	3.1
79	Hill West 10K Suton Coldfield	18/05/2014	6.2
80	Phoexnix Flyer	21/05/2014	3.1
81	Shropshire Four	04/06/2014	4
82	Severn Valley 5K	08/06/2014	3.1
83	Malvern 10	11/06/2014	6.2
84	de' la liberte 10K, Cean France	16/06/2014	6.2
85	Blakedown Bolt	20/06/2014	6.2
86	Telford parkrun	21/06/2014	3.1
87	Gnosall Carnival 10K	21/06/2014	6.2
88	Mid-Summer - 6 (WolverhamptnO	29/06/2014	6.2
89	Telford parkrun	31/06/2014	3.1
90	Ironbrisge 4	02/07/2014	4
91	Bar-B-Que 5K Newtown	04/07/2014	3.1
92	Morecambe Cross Bay Challenge	06/07/2014	31.1
		Total Distance	467.78