277/365 A funny day 5K by Big Kev

277/365 A funny day 5K by Big Kev

The working week had finally given way to the start of the weekend and I grabbed the opportunity to get out and run in the last throws of daylight. With a busy weekend of road running ahead I opted for a more off road route through Leigh Woods and I even put on my trail shoes for some extra purchase. The conditions underfoot were slippy, but not dangerous, so I enjoyed getting muddy and wet without worrying about pace or time.

All too soon thought the towpath was reached and I was heading back towards home. Autumn has arrived with a vengeance in the last few days with the colour of the canopy gradually changing and the leaf litter covering the trails. It won't be long before people start mentioning the C word!

Tonights activities though were of a far more comedic nature. I had three tickets to the Comedy Box in Bedminister where Russell Howard was trying out his routine in preparation for his Wonderbox tour. It was a very funny night and the overwhelming amount of the material is not for publication on the web, but still very funny. It was unlike any other comedy gig I have gone to as every now again notes would be referred to and tangents would be taken. However being in the second row made it feel very relaxed and easy going, all in all a great night.

Bring on the parkrun!

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Big Kev

276/365 Gromit's Unleashed 5K by Big Kev

276/365 Gromit's Unleashed 5K by Big Kev

As I alluded to yesterday, I am in awe when it comes to other peoples challenges and there is one in particular that I have been privileged to be involved with this year. You will have not been able to hide from the fabulous Gromits that have adorned the streets of Bristol throughout the summer. Each and everyone of those Gromits had the sole purpose of bringing pleasure into people lives. Tonight was the culmination of that and the charity auction has just finished and has raised a staggering £2.3 million pounds for the Bristol Children's hospital.

One of those lovely Gromits is now, thanks to very kind donations from people and the hard work of Leo and Marcus (amongst others) heading back to the Bristol Children's Hospital. Leo and Marcus have been instrumental in the Gromithon and have raised enough valuable funds to enable them (through their work) to purchase a Gromit. Now considering the amount of bids and hard cash these Gromits have gone for this evening, that is no mean feat.

So my run tonight was early enough to get out and back in time to watch this amazing spectacle unfold on the internet. When lot number 13 came up for sale the guys have been fortunate to secure it and are now  the new owners. Well done guys for all your hard work.

Check our their facebook page: www.facebook.com/Gromithon 'Why Dog Why' has a pround new owner!

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Big Kev

Angie - Day 275 - 2.8 miles

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Out at lunch, hip and right leg really sore and have committed to running with club tomorrow night. Never mind will do a couple of minimum runs on Friday/Saturday.

Angie - Day 274 - 2.4 miles

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My manager travelled up from Surrey to serve the 3 of us our 3 month redundancy notices. Whilst he was in with Lisa and Randle I went for my run so not as far as I'd have liked. However my right hip is quite sore so probably for the best.

Angie - Day 273 - 3.4 miles

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Lunch time trot around Morley. Nothing exciting to report. Going around to my potential new house in the evening to measure up which is quite exciting. Wondering how going to fit in my runs around moving. Guess will all work out :-)

275/365 Wednesday club run 6 miles by Big Kev

275/365 Wednesday club run 6 miles by Big Kev

A lovely run with GWR tonight, it was particularly warm and thankfully dry. This meant that a nice easy pace could be set, giving plenty of time chat and catch up with friends on how their week has gone. There was a lot of chat about races just gone and races forthcoming. This hobby of mine is full of irony, once the last race is run you are already moving onto the next one, you quite literally are only as good as your last race. This is only expanded upon as the club is split across so many distances and disciplines that there is always someone on, in or about to start another challenge.

So how do you measure the worthiness of the challenge or try to compare one against another. My take on it is, you don't. Every challenge is and can only be experienced and measured by the individual completing it. My own challenge has taught me to be humble and self promoting in equal measure. Whilst I feel the need to constantly promote the challenge for the good of Macmillan, I am always humbled by the challenge that others take on in the quest to either better themselves or provide funds for good causes. Its a real tough balancing act.

Good luck to you all what ever you take on.

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Big Kev


 

274/365 Tuesday on the run 5K by Big Kev

274/365 Tuesday on the run 5K by Big Kev

Wow where did that day go, it seems that only a few days ago I had the opportunity to finish work at a reasonable hour and be home just in time to get out for a daylight run. It is now clear that has moment has well and truly passed. I knew today was going to be busy and that I would have to make plans for another lunchtime run, which I did. But, I already miss the closure to a day that a run in the daylight after work brings. It would signal the end of the working day and the start of the family evening. However with the darkness already here when I arrive home and the house so warm, friendly and inviting, all I want to do is kick back and relax. Be this with my loved ones, either on the sofa or via Skype the darkness just makes it so hard to leave them. I do feel that this is truly going to be the dark part of this challenge where mind over matter will be the deciding factor!

The run today is a repeat of the route from yesterday, but with a little more urgency added to it. The rain clouds were very foreboding and so I needed no more encouragement than them to get the job done!

I am looking forward to the Cardiff half on Sunday and the legs are feeling fine from the weekend, so I think I will keep the distances down this week to stay as fresh as I can for the weekend.

As I said to someone today, "I have been running for 274 days, consecutively" and they replied "what, 274 days without a rest?" They are in essence the same thing, but the latter did bring it home to me, as a days rest would be so nice, I just have to wait 91 days for it!

A final note to say thank you very much to all my new sponsors you are all pushing the total higher, thank you so much it does keep me going. We are all doing a good thing.

Please invite all your facebook friends and family to like the page 'Big Kevs run365challenge' page as this seems to be the best way in which we can all get the word out there, thanks

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Big Kev