Race for Life!
It was 27ish degrees yesterday as Trina and myself set off to do the Skipton Race for Life! Unfortunately Helena was poorly so she couldn't run, but she did come, with her boys and my housemate Katy to support us... an have a nice picnic!
The walk up to the event start was really hot, and we had a glimpse at what we were in for. Just walking the half mile or so to the start we were all hot and sweaty already. After finding a shady spot for the picnic, Trina and I were called to do our warm up.
It was great to see so many people out ready for the event. There had been a morning session too, so I think that spread out the numbers. We all en-mass participated in a warm up, all laughing and joking at how ridiculous we all looked!
After a quick trip to the toilets we found out space in the joggers section, and off we went! It was all very quick, no hanging around as I have done at other events. We made out way up the hill towards the house, and into the fields. Even the sheep were running, not in the same direction as us, but it all made for laughs! We were so hot we took on a running downhill and walking uphill strategy, it seemed lots of other people had decided the same too.
We were very glad of the very small parts of the route that went under a bit of shade, and the support of the marshalls. Finally as we came to the top of the last hill, you could see views out to the dales - beautiful.... just what we needed to spur us on, and keep us going 'til the end.
As people passed with their reasons for running, it really makes you think how many people have been touched by and how many people have survived cancer. It was really emotional as we jogged the last little bit and over the finish line with loads of people clapping and cheering, and hearing Helena, Calum and Katy cheering us on!
Sunny pictures here.....If you have read this, are reading my blog, or just feel like it, all donations are welcome, and thanks to those who have already done so!
Love Iona x
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