tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post1091516391864888814..comments2024-03-20T13:44:57.468-07:00Comments on Home Thoughts Weekly: Reflections on the Cardiff Half Marathon 2010Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-9135126246303436032010-10-29T02:04:06.537-07:002010-10-29T02:04:06.537-07:00Thanks ChrisH ;o)
That's a very good time for...Thanks ChrisH ;o)<br /><br />That's a very good time for anyone to do a half marathon in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-49260358072131399412010-10-26T07:06:43.713-07:002010-10-26T07:06:43.713-07:00Bayou - how did your friend's son enjoy it? H...Bayou - how did your friend's son enjoy it? Hope he's settling in Cardiff - it's a fine city.<br /><br />Edward, I'm sure you didn't wimp out at all. Thanks for your comment. How did this week go? I tried to look it up but the results aren't up yet - hope you were pleased with your time.<br /><br />Captain Black - much respect for your fantastic time in the Aviemore Half. Yep, I ran it in my married name, but if you look up my bib number you'll find me. I didn 2:11:31 which was pretty good for a old bird!<br /><br />SBS, how are you? Any peace and quiet over there? Good to 'see' you.<br /><br />Windsmoke - welcome and thank you!<br /><br />Cara, thanks m'dear. I keep running so the odd Haribo bear here and there won't show too much... especially when the berludy things disappear before I can eat them!<br /><br />Katn, I didn't look so hot at the start when I was crying though! And the only reason I'm smiling there is because my family are waving... and the fact there's only a mile to go! Thank you!Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-40425840453046930432010-10-26T06:58:55.021-07:002010-10-26T06:58:55.021-07:00Fran - tempted?
Jane, you don't need to run t...Fran - tempted?<br /><br />Jane, you don't need to run to get exercise; I'm sure by the time you've fed your five children and the pets you've done quite a lot of running around!<br /><br />Fennie - quite a lot of Dayglo there, but you need to be visible in the country lanes so the habit's stuck! Thank you.<br /><br />Jenny, thanks for all - I do enjoy it though so that makes it easier.<br /><br />Debs, amazing what seeing your family can do - it really boosted me to see them there.<br /><br />Talli - it's certainly unforgettable... for all sorts of reasons, including those quotes!Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-87392816436698621212010-10-25T01:31:10.308-07:002010-10-25T01:31:10.308-07:00Chris, I just received a copy of your novel by cou...Chris, I just received a copy of your novel by courier out here in Lucknow... I'm very excited and can't wait to read it!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977676093756206414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-61524880184750821122010-10-23T17:39:13.197-07:002010-10-23T17:39:13.197-07:00Look at you in the video clip, running AND smiling...Look at you in the video clip, running AND smiling at the same time. How do you do that? I always look pained and flushed and you look as if you've only just started running and you usually do a half marathon every Sunday morning. Wow. Congratulations, Chris. Great achievement.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719765628886270649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-56898369242410577082010-10-22T21:57:52.105-07:002010-10-22T21:57:52.105-07:00Well done you!!! That's a real achievement and...Well done you!!! That's a real achievement and explains why you're so lovely and slim.Cara Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972751301677687055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-57265149185652238552010-10-21T21:25:32.266-07:002010-10-21T21:25:32.266-07:00G' Day From Australia, valiant effort, well do...G' Day From Australia, valiant effort, well done.Windsmoke.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12225394580987872677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-37666479359377101942010-10-21T12:09:51.625-07:002010-10-21T12:09:51.625-07:00Congratulations - you clever little writer/runner ...Congratulations - you clever little writer/runner yousnailbeachshepherdesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397158758052413758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-55349767836095671972010-10-21T08:25:11.977-07:002010-10-21T08:25:11.977-07:00Well done. It's a great achievement.
ps. I co...Well done. It's a great achievement.<br /><br />ps. I couldn't find you in the results. Did you use a different name? I did 1:56 for the Aviemore Half.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-82484522856122366142010-10-20T01:50:13.993-07:002010-10-20T01:50:13.993-07:00Well done Chris! I'll be thinking of you on S...Well done Chris! I'll be thinking of you on Sunday at the Stroud Half Marathon. Last year I had a dark night of the soul at around mile 10, where the course for some unaccountable reason takes off into an industrial estate. As I stood by the side of the road, baying like a wolf, I was passed by a club rival and so I had to get my socks on again. This time I'll think of my late parents, and what they would say if they saw me wimped out like that!Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06548801150312804111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-7700350300320156042010-10-20T00:22:01.348-07:002010-10-20T00:22:01.348-07:00Marvellous! Well done!
How funny, we wished good l...Marvellous! Well done!<br />How funny, we wished good luck to my son's friend in Bristol when he left for Cardiff. He is French, living now in Cardiff and did it for the first time. It must be a really great experience.bayouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803865167364775151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-24044937170594192232010-10-19T08:43:53.673-07:002010-10-19T08:43:53.673-07:00Congrats, Chris! I'm SO impressed; what a grea...Congrats, Chris! I'm SO impressed; what a great day it must have been. <br /><br />And I love your favourite quote!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-3507117726481577312010-10-19T08:41:59.297-07:002010-10-19T08:41:59.297-07:00Wow, how can you look so fresh and cheerful at 12 ...Wow, how can you look so fresh and cheerful at 12 miles! I'm so impressed. Well done you.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-23856034968350220252010-10-18T23:51:48.722-07:002010-10-18T23:51:48.722-07:00I love your low and high points and the favourite ...I love your low and high points and the favourite quote.<br /><br />Crumbs, I take my hat off to you Chris. I think it's just brilliant you can do this.Jenny Beattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640209636605410939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-62020368553334249752010-10-18T11:00:07.195-07:002010-10-18T11:00:07.195-07:00Well, there wasn't any missing you was there? ...Well, there wasn't any missing you was there? Supremely well done, Chris. I am seriously filled with deep admiration (whatever my comments on running).Fenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377814681496294457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-27485081224069637932010-10-18T10:20:42.999-07:002010-10-18T10:20:42.999-07:00Many congratulations! I can only imagine how toug...Many congratulations! I can only imagine how tough it must be, not just the race but the training, my dedication extends to getting to the end of the road and back. It is quite a long road though.<br /><br />And as for the crying...I think you're entitled.Jane Loveringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393411255730345765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-84950778958737712752010-10-18T10:15:08.437-07:002010-10-18T10:15:08.437-07:00Very. Very. Impressive.Very. Very. Impressive.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-51770071164645160572010-10-18T09:14:17.890-07:002010-10-18T09:14:17.890-07:00Mags, I didn't see Bananaman, but I DID see an...Mags, I didn't see Bananaman, but I DID see another mankini and two blokes in disposable nappies... and very little else. Let's not do fancy dress for Llanelli! Well done you on shaving so much off your time!<br /><br />FP, honestly, it just breaks your heart seeing all those sad stories.<br /><br />Pondside, thanks - just a question of hanging on in there!<br /><br />Lane, thank you ... just as well about the pink since my eyes were pink throughout. Actually it's a practical choice - you need to be highly visible in these country lanes so it's Dayglo all the way!<br /><br />Lins, come on - if you start now you can join me and Mags for Llanelli - if it's windy and hailing it'll be a baptism of fire!<br /><br />Joanna, yes with so many sad stories around me I was very grateful to be able to hold my family at the end of it.<br /><br />Frances, I think you can tell that Mags and I are full of it - you couldn't help but lifted by the great weather and fantastic crowds.<br /><br />Pauline, thank you! It's a very emotional day - as Mags says, I think it's the sheer effort.<br /><br />Posie - ta - it did give me a boost!<br /><br />Leigh, thanks - once you get the bug though, you can't stop!Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-80943218712733420462010-10-18T09:03:48.435-07:002010-10-18T09:03:48.435-07:00So impressed. I can't remember the last time I...So impressed. I can't remember the last time I managed to run anywhere. My legs just won't go that fast! Good for you.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-40122872127035179552010-10-18T08:49:14.609-07:002010-10-18T08:49:14.609-07:00Very well done you, and a well deserved medal! How...Very well done you, and a well deserved medal! How fabulous you over took the boys lolPosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844732200803572416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-11387601609841179802010-10-18T08:16:10.430-07:002010-10-18T08:16:10.430-07:00So well done and yes, go for it. Lovely to see you...So well done and yes, go for it. Lovely to see you smiling on the clips. xPauline Barclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391269090700842939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-39114483913814378012010-10-18T08:12:28.382-07:002010-10-18T08:12:28.382-07:00Chris, you do look marvelous in pink, and your ene...Chris, you do look marvelous in pink, and your energy (even without those bears) is truly inspirational.<br /><br />So glad that the weather gods smiled upon you all.<br /><br />Congrats to you on another great run, and thanks for sharing all those impressions from the day.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-61130136868275718152010-10-18T07:01:12.480-07:002010-10-18T07:01:12.480-07:00please do sign up and your fave quote well that wa...please do sign up and your fave quote well that was funny. Its nice to have a family that caresJoanna St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180782095853911283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-80960017725055881802010-10-18T06:52:41.946-07:002010-10-18T06:52:41.946-07:00Well done Chris. I admire you and everyone who do...Well done Chris. I admire you and everyone who does it. What a day it must have been. I'm going to get my running shoes back on, really I am.Lins' lleisiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13959733901735226832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-79950446980086657052010-10-18T06:44:43.636-07:002010-10-18T06:44:43.636-07:00That video clip is at mile 12??? You look as fresh...That video clip is at mile 12??? You look as fresh as a daisy!<br /><br />Well done Chris - that's such an achievement. And you look fabulous in pink!Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.com