Bristol

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The Lion, the Ditch and the Wardrobe

12 GoodGymers made their way in a race in Bristol.

  • Caroline
  • Bristol runner
  • Lisa Elliott
  • Richard Breakspear
  • Melanie Young
  • Bristol runner
  • Islington runner
  • Bristol runner
  • Alexis Wiseman
  • Julie M
  • Bristol runner
  • Freddie
 
Sunday, 9th of December 2018
 
Led by Bristol runner

And they sat down at the great table and feasted on all manner of treats, telling tales of the day that had passed. But our day started many hours earlier with three cars bringing gifts to Sudeley Castle in the Cotswolds. So let’s rewind....

We three cars of Bristol oooh ahhh. Bearing gifts (Goodgymers) we travelled so far.

Rain rain go away, come again another day. After sheltering in the cafe we all made our way to the start. Hello Santa, hello Santa, hello Santa. Squeeak. The rain had certainly made the course squelchy with some nice muddy ditches but this just made it more fun. Up and down hills, making the choice of 5k or 9k then negotiating the field of lost shoes we all loved the run. Some great results today with some top 10 finishes and special congratulations to Alexis (1st female and 2nd overall in 5k) and Alex (3rd place female in 8k).

All tired but buzzing from the run we made our way for food. There was no Lion Inn this morning with such an early start but thanks Richard Breakspear for booking it after the run in our own private room. As we talked about the day we wondered what was really in the wardrobe? The staff didn’t know, but were they lion?

A great day out with amazing people in the beautiful setting of the Cotswolds. Until next year. Hohoho.

George the Hamster.

Report written by Bristol runner


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Melanie Young
Melanie Young
she/her
Sunday December 9th, 2018 20:28

Love, love, love this :-D

Richard Breakspear
Richard Breakspear
Sunday December 9th, 2018 21:20

Ha! Great write up!

Julie M
Julie M
Sunday December 9th, 2018 21:21

Brilliant report, well done George. No words of wisdom from the Llama?

Bristol runner
Bristol runner
Sunday December 9th, 2018 21:44

Brilliant report George

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