A couple of weeks ago I took part in Cancer Research Race for Life with two of my friends. We chose to do the Pretty Muddy course rather than the regular run, I’m not a runner but I thought the Pretty Muddy looked like a fun alternative and a great way of raising money for a great cause. We went to Tatton Park in Knutsford which is a stunning area to do the course. As an ambassador for Geronimo festival and Roald Dahl at Tatton, I have been a few times recently but that still didn’t stop us getting lost on the way, having missing our junction!
When we eventually arrived, the car parks had been separated for the Race for Life participants and the Tatton Park visitors which I thought was a fab idea, it reduced any congestion that may have been caused and kept the event organised. From getting out of the car we could see were we needed to go easily and joined in our group for warm up exercises. Once these were finished we got ready at the start line and away we went.
The best part about this event was you didn’t feel any pressure, you could go at your own pace whether that was to run or walk. We had compromised at the beginning that I would fast walk although at times I did have a little run. The weather throughout was truly British, pouring down at times and sunny at others. The rain did feel amazing though when I was running and I found it very refreshing and energising.
The 5K course consisted of beautiful countryside and of course muddy obstacles such as climbing over durdles, scrambling under nets through a mud pit and scaling an A-frame. My favourites were scrabbling under nets through the mud and the space hopper section. The only downside to the course was the queuing to get onto the obstacles but I will definitely be doing it again next year, we will just make sure we book onto the first group of the day x
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I did Race For Life last year and it was one of the best things I have done. It really was an emotional day.
fashion-mommy says
Well done for completing the race for life, it looks like you had a lot of fun for a very good cause.
Kelly says
Well done! I’ve never done the Race for Life before because I live in London and those photos of all the massive crowds in Hyde Park kind of make me nervous, but it looks like it was less busy where you were and really fun!
Rhian Westbury says
I really wanted to do the event this year but I couldn’t make any of the pretty muddy events near me. Well done for completing it x
Sarah Bailey says
Well done you what a great achievement and a wonderful cause 🙂 x
Jess says
Well done you, this looks like so much fun and of course all for a good cause! <3
Sarah says
Well done you!
I have completed Race For Life a few times in the past.
I’d really love to do it again
Erin says
I love Tatton park, it’s so beautiful! well done you – what a fabulous cause!
Ana De- Jesus says
Aw well done for running the Race For Life and running to support those with cancer. Cancer has affected most of us at some point and its good to raise money.
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
Wow well done you for taking part in the race, it’s a great cause.
Liz Mays says
Wow, what an accomplishment! It’s nice that the rain helped keep you cool. Those obstacles sound challenging.
Elizabeth says
What a super sounding event! It all looks like you had a fantastic time too. 🙂
Denisa says
OMG this race was so much fun, you had a blast haven’t you ? reading your post and I miss my running days so bad
Rachel says
Really well done honey, lots of my friends have done it this year too, such a great cause x
Harriet from Toby & Roo says
Well done you!! Such an amazing achievement lovely! H x
Hannah says
Well done!! I have been wanting to do the race for life for years – I really need to do it x
Jessica says
I had my run last year and I am missing it. This is such a fun event and of course, thinking that it it for a great cause. Well done, girl!
WhatLauraLoves says
This looks like so much fun and all for a very worthy cause xxx
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
Congratulations! Race For Life is such a wonderful event to run for.
Tanya Brannan says
Wow! You look like you had an absolutely fabulous time, and what a great way to raise much needed funds. Well done on your achievement x
Anosa says
Looks you had a lot of fun doing something for a worthy cause and congrats for finishing the race
Stephen says
Really well done for completing it and for such a great cause.
RachelSwirl says
Looks like had fantastic fun and all for a great cause, well done you!
Northern Crumble says
That Pretty Muddy event looks great fun and also raising money for a great cause! Go you