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Went to Blackpool for the day so decided to do the last run before tea. Steve came with me which was lovely. Had decided on 1.5 miles as that would take me to 1008 miles and 8 is a lucky number in China :-). Ran to the top of Castle Hill and opened a bottle of champagne - what a lovely way to finish.
Well what can I say it has been a challenge at times but I knew mentally I would always be able to complete. I'm not called nougat for nothing :-) I've raised approximately £890 + £700 from Santander for a children's hospice and finished both mentally and physically stronger. Will be strange not going out tomorrow but I am ready for a little rest.
Good luck to anyone else either contemplating or starting this challenge - just go for it!!
Thursday, 2 January 2014
Angie - Day 364 - 1.7 miles
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Penultimate run.... can't actually believe it. Just a standard run around the graveyard. Very windy!
Penultimate run.... can't actually believe it. Just a standard run around the graveyard. Very windy!
Angie - Day 363 - 6 miles
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Ran up to Farnley Tyas - Golden Cock pub. Was cold but sunny which are my favourite days :-). Was good to go a bit further and it is what I need to do if considering Sheffield Half at the beginning of April.
Ran up to Farnley Tyas - Golden Cock pub. Was cold but sunny which are my favourite days :-). Was good to go a bit further and it is what I need to do if considering Sheffield Half at the beginning of April.
Angie - Day 362 - 1.6 miles
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Ran down to paper shop for Geoff and back. Busy dad dropping mum and Geoff off at train station and then going to Garforth for the afternoon/evening. Planning on doing a longer run tomorrow.
Ran down to paper shop for Geoff and back. Busy dad dropping mum and Geoff off at train station and then going to Garforth for the afternoon/evening. Planning on doing a longer run tomorrow.
Angie - Day 361 - 2.2 miles
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Working from home and mum arriving at 11.30am so went out before 9. Calculated that including today's run had clocked up 997.2 miles so 1000 miles achievable.
Working from home and mum arriving at 11.30am so went out before 9. Calculated that including today's run had clocked up 997.2 miles so 1000 miles achievable.
Angie - Day 360 - 3 miles
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Stayed at dads last night so ran a route done before towards Tickhill. Was quite slippy out but bright. Was really nice to have a flat route for a change :-).
Stayed at dads last night so ran a route done before towards Tickhill. Was quite slippy out but bright. Was really nice to have a flat route for a change :-).
Angie - Day 359 - 2.5 miles
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Christmas day! :-) Going to mums for 12 so got up and went out around 9. Given due to going to midnight mass I was late going to bed was quite happy managed 2.5 miles.
Christmas day! :-) Going to mums for 12 so got up and went out around 9. Given due to going to midnight mass I was late going to bed was quite happy managed 2.5 miles.
Angie - Day 358 - 3.2 miles
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Last day in the office :-( was quite emotional. Got a lovely bunch of roses and some wine bought and a few cards. Tried not to cry too much but it is hard after working somewhere for 9 years. BUT it is the end of 1 chapter and the start of another so quite exciting. Did my run in the afternoon once I got home. Hard to believe in just over a week the challenge will be over.
Last day in the office :-( was quite emotional. Got a lovely bunch of roses and some wine bought and a few cards. Tried not to cry too much but it is hard after working somewhere for 9 years. BUT it is the end of 1 chapter and the start of another so quite exciting. Did my run in the afternoon once I got home. Hard to believe in just over a week the challenge will be over.
Angie - Day 357 - 1.3 miles
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Early morning run before work as we have arranged to have a fuddle in the office. I couldn't face a lunch time run with a belly full of sausage rolls, crisps and other delights :-)
Early morning run before work as we have arranged to have a fuddle in the office. I couldn't face a lunch time run with a belly full of sausage rolls, crisps and other delights :-)
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
365/365 End of the road 5K by Big Kev
365/365 End of the road 5K by Big Kev
Where do I start when summing up the finish? I suppose with the facts, first I have run a minimum of 5K a day every day of 2013 (1621 miles in total) and consumed 254,000 calories whilst running for over 207 hours. Miraculously, I have managed to do all of this outside consecutively for 365 days.
That means I have run for a whole year!
The journey, adventure and experience that has been the run 365 challenge has changed me, that's for sure and I believe for the better.
I will recap the year over the coming days as well as the fund raising final total, but for now here is a sub total. The amazing people who came along yesterday contributed an astounding £945.00. Add this to the current www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple total of £3,756.00 and we have reached £4,701.00 (without gift aid).
Thank you all.
So, back to yesterday. Perfect is the only way to describe it. I was surrounded by support and open adoration from the people that came along to run, walk and cheer. They made the atmosphere very special and have left me with memories I will never forget. I thank you all personally for making it that way.
BBC Radio Bristol and the Bristol Post continued to provide their support on the day for me and Macmillan and they covered it beautifully. I had the opportunity prior to the run to say a few words from the heart and we were fittingly able to applaud the loved ones that could not be with us. This then lead us all to the start line and the final 5K of 2013. It is a route I have now travelled many times and it was an excellent way to end. Even feeling tired as I was, I was also determined to run it properly. As we reached the hill the field had spread out and allowed me to make a mental picture of all of the family and friends that were also attempting the route. At this juncture I need to thank the guys who chose not to run past me (you know who you are) and allow me to lead my final run. When we reached the turn and doubled back on the field, I was able to thank almost everyone in between breaths and high-5's until I reached the end. It was then a case of making my way down the hill to the finish, where the walkers had now gathered and cheered me in, very touching. After gathering my thoughts and a quick interview with Radio Bristol I was able to thank everyone personal for turning up.
With the thank you's done it was off to the Dovecote pub for a few drinks and a wonderful gift from the girls. They have framed one of my Macmillan shirts and included a photograph from every month of the year on a background of my blog entries. Thank you.
The finer points of the day won't be lost on me, but it will take some time to sink in, especially considering what has been achieved.
I leave you all with a photo of the day from the Bristol Post and wish you all a very Happy New Year. I have achieved my goal, now its over to you.
Keep on running, you never know where it will get you.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
Where do I start when summing up the finish? I suppose with the facts, first I have run a minimum of 5K a day every day of 2013 (1621 miles in total) and consumed 254,000 calories whilst running for over 207 hours. Miraculously, I have managed to do all of this outside consecutively for 365 days.
That means I have run for a whole year!
The journey, adventure and experience that has been the run 365 challenge has changed me, that's for sure and I believe for the better.
I will recap the year over the coming days as well as the fund raising final total, but for now here is a sub total. The amazing people who came along yesterday contributed an astounding £945.00. Add this to the current www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple total of £3,756.00 and we have reached £4,701.00 (without gift aid).
Thank you all.
So, back to yesterday. Perfect is the only way to describe it. I was surrounded by support and open adoration from the people that came along to run, walk and cheer. They made the atmosphere very special and have left me with memories I will never forget. I thank you all personally for making it that way.
BBC Radio Bristol and the Bristol Post continued to provide their support on the day for me and Macmillan and they covered it beautifully. I had the opportunity prior to the run to say a few words from the heart and we were fittingly able to applaud the loved ones that could not be with us. This then lead us all to the start line and the final 5K of 2013. It is a route I have now travelled many times and it was an excellent way to end. Even feeling tired as I was, I was also determined to run it properly. As we reached the hill the field had spread out and allowed me to make a mental picture of all of the family and friends that were also attempting the route. At this juncture I need to thank the guys who chose not to run past me (you know who you are) and allow me to lead my final run. When we reached the turn and doubled back on the field, I was able to thank almost everyone in between breaths and high-5's until I reached the end. It was then a case of making my way down the hill to the finish, where the walkers had now gathered and cheered me in, very touching. After gathering my thoughts and a quick interview with Radio Bristol I was able to thank everyone personal for turning up.
With the thank you's done it was off to the Dovecote pub for a few drinks and a wonderful gift from the girls. They have framed one of my Macmillan shirts and included a photograph from every month of the year on a background of my blog entries. Thank you.
The finer points of the day won't be lost on me, but it will take some time to sink in, especially considering what has been achieved.
I leave you all with a photo of the day from the Bristol Post and wish you all a very Happy New Year. I have achieved my goal, now its over to you.
Keep on running, you never know where it will get you.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
Monday, 30 December 2013
364/365 Wind and rain for the penultimate day 5K by Big Kev
364/365 Wind and rain for the penultimate day 5K by Big Kev
I had always planned to go out first thing this morning before work, however I immediately regretted that decision as soon as I opened the door. Still nothing was going to dampen my spirit, as today is the penultimate day of running! It was dark, cold and windy and didn't offer up any real note worth events beyond the weather. However on my return home I was surprised to have received a Facebook message asking for an interview about this little challenge, Laura thanks for the call. Lets hope we can get some more coverage.
Furthermore I have been overwhelmed by the Facebook support for tomorrow's event and the flood of sponsorship that has come from it. Thank you all so much.
So its here, 1 to go and a years worth of planning. As Jessica put it on the flyer, '1 year 1 man 1 Final run'. I have publicised this as much as I can and here is my last go. To confirm the 'End of the Road' is tomorrow at 1:00 pm next to Ashton Court Mansion and will be sign posted to make it easy to find the start from the car parks (just look for the hundreds of people milling around). I am offering a 5K route up and down through the picturesque Ashton Court Estate and a far more gentile 1 mile (ish) route. Alex Deacon from BBC weather has cleared the sky from around 11:30am (so don't be put off by a bit of rain in the morning) and has guaranteed us sun for our 1:00pm start. Get there by 12:45 pm and you will be able to see a grown man thank a lot of wonderful people and hopefully keep most of his dignity between the tears.
Following the 'End of the Road' you are all cordially invited to join me an my merry crew at the Dovecote pub, which is just below Ashton Court and is within easy walking distance from the car parks. A note on the car parks on site, they do require £1 but will cover you for all day.
The event is free, however if you haven't noticed (are you living in a cave), I am doing this in aid of Macmillan Cancer support. They have been there to support my loved ones, so now it our turn to support them. So please don't feel pressured to put money into the green buckets that the marshals will have, but it would make a big difference if you do.
A big sponsorship thank you so far today to; Team Davies, Steve, Jordon, Lauren (who pushed us through the £3,000 mark), Rob, Jen, Ollie, Sam, Andy, Anne, Kerry and Kate. WOW!
Finally, I may not be in any fit state to blog tomorrow, so don't panic if you don't hear from me until the 1st of Jan 2014. I do though promise to recap some of the highlights of 2013 in the first 7 days. Therefore if I miss getting around to you individually, Happy New Year one and all and may 2014 bring you 365 days of consecutive happiness.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
I had always planned to go out first thing this morning before work, however I immediately regretted that decision as soon as I opened the door. Still nothing was going to dampen my spirit, as today is the penultimate day of running! It was dark, cold and windy and didn't offer up any real note worth events beyond the weather. However on my return home I was surprised to have received a Facebook message asking for an interview about this little challenge, Laura thanks for the call. Lets hope we can get some more coverage.
Furthermore I have been overwhelmed by the Facebook support for tomorrow's event and the flood of sponsorship that has come from it. Thank you all so much.
So its here, 1 to go and a years worth of planning. As Jessica put it on the flyer, '1 year 1 man 1 Final run'. I have publicised this as much as I can and here is my last go. To confirm the 'End of the Road' is tomorrow at 1:00 pm next to Ashton Court Mansion and will be sign posted to make it easy to find the start from the car parks (just look for the hundreds of people milling around). I am offering a 5K route up and down through the picturesque Ashton Court Estate and a far more gentile 1 mile (ish) route. Alex Deacon from BBC weather has cleared the sky from around 11:30am (so don't be put off by a bit of rain in the morning) and has guaranteed us sun for our 1:00pm start. Get there by 12:45 pm and you will be able to see a grown man thank a lot of wonderful people and hopefully keep most of his dignity between the tears.
Following the 'End of the Road' you are all cordially invited to join me an my merry crew at the Dovecote pub, which is just below Ashton Court and is within easy walking distance from the car parks. A note on the car parks on site, they do require £1 but will cover you for all day.
The event is free, however if you haven't noticed (are you living in a cave), I am doing this in aid of Macmillan Cancer support. They have been there to support my loved ones, so now it our turn to support them. So please don't feel pressured to put money into the green buckets that the marshals will have, but it would make a big difference if you do.
A big sponsorship thank you so far today to; Team Davies, Steve, Jordon, Lauren (who pushed us through the £3,000 mark), Rob, Jen, Ollie, Sam, Andy, Anne, Kerry and Kate. WOW!
Finally, I may not be in any fit state to blog tomorrow, so don't panic if you don't hear from me until the 1st of Jan 2014. I do though promise to recap some of the highlights of 2013 in the first 7 days. Therefore if I miss getting around to you individually, Happy New Year one and all and may 2014 bring you 365 days of consecutive happiness.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
Sunday, 29 December 2013
363/365 A mudfest with Long Ashton RC, 8 miles by Big Kev
363/365 A mudfest with Long Ashton RC, 8 miles by Big Kev
What a beautiful day to go running, the frost had set hard and the sun was shining bright when I reached the Cafe at Ashton Court this morning. The promise of some off road running with lashings of mud was to big a draw to get out of bed this morning. Also if I am honest the nights sleep was quite broken, the nerves and anticipation of almost being at the end are setting in.
So with plenty of layers keeping me warm I waited for the group to turn up, first Ed and Greg and then Mark and Ben. Finally as we had almost given up on everyone else joining us Dave and Gary appeared. With no set plan off we set, Mark leading the way and taking us vertically up from the Mansion house to the top of the hill. That certainly cleared the lungs. We then made our way across the plateau and out toward Abbots Pool. From there a left turn into Snakes Well wood, and our first mud bath. some more hills and then a turn into East Tanpit wood and plenty more mud! We then find ourselves coming out of West Tanpit wood and heading back toward Failand and some more mud (thanks for the festive route change Ben). Finally we descend back into Ashton Court and drop our runners off one by one as they head off in different directions. With Just Dave, Gary, Ben and myself laughing about the events of the day, Dave misjudges the depth of the mud in front of him and in his haste leaves a shoe buried in it! Once recovered and photographic evidence taken, we are on our way back to the cafe for coffee.
What a brilliant run, I love the mud.
Once we have stretched and have a coffee inside of us, my thoughts turn to the last day. At which point Roger turns up and completes my marshalling contingent, as a niggling injury is going to stop him from running, thanks Roger. No sooner than that is sorted then a final logistical issue is also sorted for NYE's morning, thanks Alison.
On my return home I am greeted with a rush of emails and justgiving alerts, so a big thank you to Ed, Jen, Tom and Anonymous you have pushed us very close to the £3,000 mark, who wants to push us over the edge?
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
2 to go! (I am guesstimating thats about 12 miles!)
What a beautiful day to go running, the frost had set hard and the sun was shining bright when I reached the Cafe at Ashton Court this morning. The promise of some off road running with lashings of mud was to big a draw to get out of bed this morning. Also if I am honest the nights sleep was quite broken, the nerves and anticipation of almost being at the end are setting in.
So with plenty of layers keeping me warm I waited for the group to turn up, first Ed and Greg and then Mark and Ben. Finally as we had almost given up on everyone else joining us Dave and Gary appeared. With no set plan off we set, Mark leading the way and taking us vertically up from the Mansion house to the top of the hill. That certainly cleared the lungs. We then made our way across the plateau and out toward Abbots Pool. From there a left turn into Snakes Well wood, and our first mud bath. some more hills and then a turn into East Tanpit wood and plenty more mud! We then find ourselves coming out of West Tanpit wood and heading back toward Failand and some more mud (thanks for the festive route change Ben). Finally we descend back into Ashton Court and drop our runners off one by one as they head off in different directions. With Just Dave, Gary, Ben and myself laughing about the events of the day, Dave misjudges the depth of the mud in front of him and in his haste leaves a shoe buried in it! Once recovered and photographic evidence taken, we are on our way back to the cafe for coffee.
What a brilliant run, I love the mud.
Once we have stretched and have a coffee inside of us, my thoughts turn to the last day. At which point Roger turns up and completes my marshalling contingent, as a niggling injury is going to stop him from running, thanks Roger. No sooner than that is sorted then a final logistical issue is also sorted for NYE's morning, thanks Alison.
On my return home I am greeted with a rush of emails and justgiving alerts, so a big thank you to Ed, Jen, Tom and Anonymous you have pushed us very close to the £3,000 mark, who wants to push us over the edge?
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
2 to go! (I am guesstimating thats about 12 miles!)
Saturday, 28 December 2013
362/365 Parkrun 5K,1600 miles and 3 to go. by Big Kev
362/365 Parkrun 5K,1600 miles and 3 to go. by Big Kev
When the alarm went off this morning and I opened the curtains the rain was not a welcome sight. Nevertheless the Saturday Ashton Court parkrun magic started to work and in perfect time the clouds parted and sun came out, how do you do it!
This was the last parkrun of the year and brought with it another milestone for me, 1600 miles!
Thanks to the team for supporting me all year and for offering me even more help on New Years Eve. I am really pleased my last run will be on this route.
The numbers were a little lighter than we have been used to, but I suppose it is understandable considering the time of year. I do hope that we can encourage as many people as possible to come out on NYE.
A big thank you to another sponsor today, Marcus your contribution will make a difference.
Off for a jaunt around the woods in the mud with Long Ashton tomorrow, bring it on!
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
3 to go!
When the alarm went off this morning and I opened the curtains the rain was not a welcome sight. Nevertheless the Saturday Ashton Court parkrun magic started to work and in perfect time the clouds parted and sun came out, how do you do it!
This was the last parkrun of the year and brought with it another milestone for me, 1600 miles!
Thanks to the team for supporting me all year and for offering me even more help on New Years Eve. I am really pleased my last run will be on this route.
The numbers were a little lighter than we have been used to, but I suppose it is understandable considering the time of year. I do hope that we can encourage as many people as possible to come out on NYE.
A big thank you to another sponsor today, Marcus your contribution will make a difference.
Off for a jaunt around the woods in the mud with Long Ashton tomorrow, bring it on!
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
3 to go!
Friday, 27 December 2013
361/365 A whole lot of weather 7 Miles by Big Kev
361/365 A whole lot of weather 7 Miles by Big Kev
Well that truly was a whole lot of weather for one run. To those of you that I saw out on my run today, I tip my cap to you. I have a specific need to be out in conditions like that and I believe you have a choice, so if you choose to be out here with me then you need a special mention, as you are special!
Sunshine, rainbows, rain, horizontal rain and then hailstones, what have I done to deserve all of that. Answers on a postcard please. The route on the towpath was flooded which at least removed the need to run around the puddles, as I was already soaked through from head to toe.
For those of you that actually click on the link to the map of the run, you will see that I certainly kept the pace up on the run regardless of the conditions. I could put this down to knowing that there is now just 4 runs left or a great shuffle selection on the iPod, probably a mixture of the both in truth. I rarely run with music, so its always a nice distraction and I did need that today. At one point though I did laugh out loud, this was when the hailstones were stinging the skin and Nick Kershaw (80's reference) came on with 'I won't let the sun go down on me'. The sun in fact had gone down 40 minutes ago and every since then I have been trying to remember what it looks and feels like!
The rest of the day has been with family and preparing for the last run, banners, buckets and backup plans done. So from here on in could I ask my twitter follows to use the #endoftheroad to see if we can drum up anymore support, and for the rest of you could you please repost the flyer.
Tomorrow is the last Ashton Court parkrun of the year and I look forward to seeing a lot of you there for the precursor to New Years Eve. Just to confirm its a 1:00 pm start from Ashton Court, followed by drinks and celebrations in the Dovecote pub. Where we are assured a warm welcome by Sharon and the team even if we are a little cramped.
At this point I need two more marshals to complete the team, so if fancy feeling even more important on the day, I need a marshal at the bottom and the top of the hill (slight incline) by the Deer park. Just message me if you fancy it.
A big thank you to todays sponsors Helen and Phil, I am sorry you won't be there and I look forward to seeing you soon.
4 to go!
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
Well that truly was a whole lot of weather for one run. To those of you that I saw out on my run today, I tip my cap to you. I have a specific need to be out in conditions like that and I believe you have a choice, so if you choose to be out here with me then you need a special mention, as you are special!
Sunshine, rainbows, rain, horizontal rain and then hailstones, what have I done to deserve all of that. Answers on a postcard please. The route on the towpath was flooded which at least removed the need to run around the puddles, as I was already soaked through from head to toe.
For those of you that actually click on the link to the map of the run, you will see that I certainly kept the pace up on the run regardless of the conditions. I could put this down to knowing that there is now just 4 runs left or a great shuffle selection on the iPod, probably a mixture of the both in truth. I rarely run with music, so its always a nice distraction and I did need that today. At one point though I did laugh out loud, this was when the hailstones were stinging the skin and Nick Kershaw (80's reference) came on with 'I won't let the sun go down on me'. The sun in fact had gone down 40 minutes ago and every since then I have been trying to remember what it looks and feels like!
The rest of the day has been with family and preparing for the last run, banners, buckets and backup plans done. So from here on in could I ask my twitter follows to use the #endoftheroad to see if we can drum up anymore support, and for the rest of you could you please repost the flyer.
Tomorrow is the last Ashton Court parkrun of the year and I look forward to seeing a lot of you there for the precursor to New Years Eve. Just to confirm its a 1:00 pm start from Ashton Court, followed by drinks and celebrations in the Dovecote pub. Where we are assured a warm welcome by Sharon and the team even if we are a little cramped.
At this point I need two more marshals to complete the team, so if fancy feeling even more important on the day, I need a marshal at the bottom and the top of the hill (slight incline) by the Deer park. Just message me if you fancy it.
A big thank you to todays sponsors Helen and Phil, I am sorry you won't be there and I look forward to seeing you soon.
4 to go!
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
Thursday, 26 December 2013
360/365 Clevedon AC's Boxing Day run 4 miles by Big Kev
360/365 Clevedon AC's Boxing Day run 4 miles by Big Kev
Clevedon AC's Boxing day run has a special place in my heart as every year I have run it, then big things have happened for me in the following year. It was therefore a pleasure to line up today on the start line in the glorious sunshine, knowing that at the end of the race there would be only 5 Day left of this amazing challenge and year.
360 days of consecutive running, OMG! I did say that the last week would be one of reflection on what has been achieved, but there are still so many new achievement to be had that I will save the recap for the first few days of 2014.
At the end of the race the commentator gave me the opportunity to give a shout out to all of the clubs that have helped me on this challenge; Great Western Runners, Southville RC, Long Ashton RC, Bristol & West AC (by proxy) and Ashton Court parkrun. Without the support of my fellow runners this challenge would have been even harder that it already is, so thank you all once again.
It has been a real pleasure to meet so many new people this year and share in the their stories and adventures. I am continually humbled by the encouragement I receive from fellow runners working as hard as they can to reach their own goals.
I will now definitely break the 1600 mile mark by the end of the challenge, which is way more that I needed, but distance was not the main driver as long as I covered the minimum. Still it been great to know the body can deal with this kind of punishment/pleasure everyday.
For those that want to share the last few runs with me this is what I will be up to. Tomorrow is my favourite 5K loop of Leigh Woods and I would recommend it to anyone, 9:30 am start from my place. Saturday will be Ashton Court parkrun at 9:00 am, Sunday will be a longer run from Ashton Court hopefully with Long Ashton runners 9:30 am ish. Monday will be work dependant (so message me if you want to be involved on the penultimate day). Finally as you all know Tuesday will be 1:00 pm at Ashton Court mansion for the End of the Road event.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
5 days to go!
Clevedon AC's Boxing day run has a special place in my heart as every year I have run it, then big things have happened for me in the following year. It was therefore a pleasure to line up today on the start line in the glorious sunshine, knowing that at the end of the race there would be only 5 Day left of this amazing challenge and year.
360 days of consecutive running, OMG! I did say that the last week would be one of reflection on what has been achieved, but there are still so many new achievement to be had that I will save the recap for the first few days of 2014.
At the end of the race the commentator gave me the opportunity to give a shout out to all of the clubs that have helped me on this challenge; Great Western Runners, Southville RC, Long Ashton RC, Bristol & West AC (by proxy) and Ashton Court parkrun. Without the support of my fellow runners this challenge would have been even harder that it already is, so thank you all once again.
It has been a real pleasure to meet so many new people this year and share in the their stories and adventures. I am continually humbled by the encouragement I receive from fellow runners working as hard as they can to reach their own goals.
I will now definitely break the 1600 mile mark by the end of the challenge, which is way more that I needed, but distance was not the main driver as long as I covered the minimum. Still it been great to know the body can deal with this kind of punishment/pleasure everyday.
For those that want to share the last few runs with me this is what I will be up to. Tomorrow is my favourite 5K loop of Leigh Woods and I would recommend it to anyone, 9:30 am start from my place. Saturday will be Ashton Court parkrun at 9:00 am, Sunday will be a longer run from Ashton Court hopefully with Long Ashton runners 9:30 am ish. Monday will be work dependant (so message me if you want to be involved on the penultimate day). Finally as you all know Tuesday will be 1:00 pm at Ashton Court mansion for the End of the Road event.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
5 days to go!
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
359/365 Christmas Day 5K by Big Kev
359/365 Christmas Day 5K by Big Kev
Merry Christmas one and all. The weather gods where shinning, quite literally for my run this morning, I had to wear shades! The 5K flashed past as there was so much to do before our lunch date, therefore a sub 21 minutes 5K for that route is really very good.
Prior to the run it was great to have a lazy start to the day as the children aren't really children any more. Actually they were the ones that needed to be woken at a reasonable hour so we could fit the whole day in. However because of the later start we did need a little more focus around timings so that we could make it to the pub for lunch on time.
This is the first time we have ever had Christmas Lunch made by anyone else, other than family. This came about after Katie was asked to work in the pub today and so we felt we had to join her, not to work of course, just to eat and be waited upon obviously. This was made extra special as our waitresses for the day were Katie and the Landlady Sharon, who made it an excellent experience.
We are now back at home, full of food and good cheer and just waiting for Katie to call once the pub closes (6:00pm ish), then it will be Christmas day part 2.
Off to the Boxing Day run in Clevedon tomorrow and I am looking forward to seeing a lot of you there.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
6 Days to go!
Merry Christmas one and all. The weather gods where shinning, quite literally for my run this morning, I had to wear shades! The 5K flashed past as there was so much to do before our lunch date, therefore a sub 21 minutes 5K for that route is really very good.
Prior to the run it was great to have a lazy start to the day as the children aren't really children any more. Actually they were the ones that needed to be woken at a reasonable hour so we could fit the whole day in. However because of the later start we did need a little more focus around timings so that we could make it to the pub for lunch on time.
This is the first time we have ever had Christmas Lunch made by anyone else, other than family. This came about after Katie was asked to work in the pub today and so we felt we had to join her, not to work of course, just to eat and be waited upon obviously. This was made extra special as our waitresses for the day were Katie and the Landlady Sharon, who made it an excellent experience.
We are now back at home, full of food and good cheer and just waiting for Katie to call once the pub closes (6:00pm ish), then it will be Christmas day part 2.
Off to the Boxing Day run in Clevedon tomorrow and I am looking forward to seeing a lot of you there.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
6 Days to go!
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
358/365 Christmas Eve means 51 weeks completed 5K by Big Kev
358/365 Christmas Eve means 51 weeks completed 5K by Big Kev
With my last day in work before the festivities and an evening of friends and drinks planned there was only one place for todays run and that was first thing. It was so early this morning that I beat the sunrise.
After the nights storms the trails were awash and understandably so. Although there were no trees downed which is always a good thing. So that's it 51 weeks completed and the end firmly in sight. I have also been told that the little event at the end of the year has also appeared in the Bristol Observer. A very big thank you to them.
I will keep it brief today as everyone I appreciate has plans tonight and tomorrow, so let me wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and I will see you on the other side.
A week of reminiscing is on its way. 7 Days to go!
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
With my last day in work before the festivities and an evening of friends and drinks planned there was only one place for todays run and that was first thing. It was so early this morning that I beat the sunrise.
After the nights storms the trails were awash and understandably so. Although there were no trees downed which is always a good thing. So that's it 51 weeks completed and the end firmly in sight. I have also been told that the little event at the end of the year has also appeared in the Bristol Observer. A very big thank you to them.
I will keep it brief today as everyone I appreciate has plans tonight and tomorrow, so let me wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and I will see you on the other side.
A week of reminiscing is on its way. 7 Days to go!
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
Monday, 23 December 2013
357/365 The storm before the storm 5K by Big Kev
357/365 The storm before the storm 5K by Big Kev
With just 9 runs left when I woke up I had to consider the most opportune moment for todays run. There had been plenty of warning about the impending storm today and so I went with the early option as there appeared to be a weather window. Well the window was small, dark and full of wind and rain!
Never mind, that's another 5K done and another run complete. I can't really comment on it much more than that because it was difficult to look up a definitely rule #6 day.
Once back home, showered and feed I was out of the door to work and on reflection the timing of the run was the best point of the day. The weather conditions has progressively got worse and I feel for the people travelling today and trying to either get home or to loved ones further a field. Stay safe people.
Tomorrow might well be a replica of today, as being Christmas Eve there is still lots to be done and people to see.
A big thank you to my sponsors for today; Ken, Ann and Kathleen you really keep me motivated.
So that's number 9 done, 8 to go
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
With just 9 runs left when I woke up I had to consider the most opportune moment for todays run. There had been plenty of warning about the impending storm today and so I went with the early option as there appeared to be a weather window. Well the window was small, dark and full of wind and rain!
Never mind, that's another 5K done and another run complete. I can't really comment on it much more than that because it was difficult to look up a definitely rule #6 day.
Once back home, showered and feed I was out of the door to work and on reflection the timing of the run was the best point of the day. The weather conditions has progressively got worse and I feel for the people travelling today and trying to either get home or to loved ones further a field. Stay safe people.
Tomorrow might well be a replica of today, as being Christmas Eve there is still lots to be done and people to see.
A big thank you to my sponsors for today; Ken, Ann and Kathleen you really keep me motivated.
So that's number 9 done, 8 to go
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
Sunday, 22 December 2013
Angie - Day 356 -1.2 miles
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Another shortish morning run as off at 10 to see Scott and family and then lunch with my best friend Glenys. Got a fuddle at work from 11.30 tomorrow so will be another early morning minimum run. Don't feel as if I'm doing as much as I should but it's difficult this time of the year fitting it all in :-)
Another shortish morning run as off at 10 to see Scott and family and then lunch with my best friend Glenys. Got a fuddle at work from 11.30 tomorrow so will be another early morning minimum run. Don't feel as if I'm doing as much as I should but it's difficult this time of the year fitting it all in :-)
Angie - Day 355 - 1.5 miles
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Morning run as off to Elland Road at lunchtime. Looking forward to it! Can't believe that after today am down to single day figures :-)
Morning run as off to Elland Road at lunchtime. Looking forward to it! Can't believe that after today am down to single day figures :-)
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