If you have ever attended a Race for Life event you will understand when I say it’s a ‘buzzing’ day.
Hundreds of women attended the event along with the ‘4 amigos’ at Ormesby Hall in Middlesbrough on Saturday 19th June. What I love about Race for Life is everyone gives it a go regardless of age, colour, size or mobility; the event is all about having fun whilst raising money for a great cause.
As usual, the day started off with the local radio station TFM motivating the crowds and getting everyone warmed up for the race. Dressed in a ‘Pink Princess’ theme, the 4 amigos were joined by two little racers who, aged 4 and 5, walked, ran and sung their way around the 5km course. We had only reached the 1km marker when the first person had crossed the finishing line; I can only presume that they had followed the warm up routine better than us!
All six of us crossed the line in 53 minutes and happily collected our Race for Life medals to the sounds of cheers and clapping by the encouraging group of supporters who had gathered.
The 4 Amigos plus 2
I can confirm, for all those who wanted proof, that trainers (shock horror!!) were worn for the day and yes injuries were sustained (well I did get a bloodied heel and a HUGE blister thanks to a stone!!) but we finished the event with smiles and with ideas of a Disney theme for next year. I would encourage anyone to give the day a go, in two years we increased from 3 to 6 people doing the event, next year we hope to increase this number again to 10.
Michelle in 'trainers!!'
Thanks to everyone who supported the 4 amigos, sponsorship is still being taken so if you would like to donate money to Cancer Research please click here: http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/mimi-m