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Thank You

October 10, 2016 by The Twisted Yarn 15 Comments

This post is mostly a ‘thank you’ to all of you who sponsored, encouraged, or at the very least grudgingly tolerated me as I prepared to run the Oxford Half Marathon in aid of the Nasio Trust. The big race was yesterday. Nine thousand of us lined up in the centre of Oxford under a beautiful blue sky, to await the starting klaxon. Guess what: I didn’t win. (But my friend Chris did come 15th out of the 9000, which just boggles the brain: he’s fast.) Still, I ran all 13.1 miles (21km), for which I got a nice heavy finisher’s medal:-

Oxford Half Marathon

But I’m getting ahead of myself: let’s go back to the beginning. Most of my running posts on here have been about various disasters, and it was starting to look as though yesterday would be no exception. Some tough stuff has been happening in the last week or so: my grandmother died suddenly, one of my sons was rushed to hospital in an ambulance in the middle of the night with breathing difficulties (he’s fine now) and – on a vastly more trivial note but still incompatible with running – I just have not been able to shake off the stubborn cough/cold that I developed about a million years ago. Also sleeping through the alarm on the day of the race wasn’t a great start. But somehow, we got ourselves organized-ish, and arrived in Oxford under a brilliant blue, but very chilly, sky.

The old limestone buildings in the heart of Oxford were positively glowing in the autumn sunshine. I’d planned to take lots of photos on the day to show you, but in the end that didn’t happen, what with running an’ all. I did, however, manage to snatch a shot of my feet. Just in case you don’t know what feet look like.

These feet were not made for walking. Or running.
These feet were not made for walking. Or running. Or anything, really.

Nine thousand competitors is a lot of people, and the centre of Oxford was crowded. (Those thirteenth-century street planners didn’t really consider the needs of twenty-first century race-runners.) But there was such a joyful atmosphere, and there were brass bands playing, and spectators cheering and handing out jelly-babies to passing runners, and everyone seemed so excited. This was my first ever race, and when we crossed the start-line, it felt very, very, odd to be on the inside of the barricades instead of being one of the spectators cheering on a friend. At first, squeezed into narrow streets between the barriers, it was all a bit too crowded, but later in the race there was far more space.

Oxford Half Marathon Nasio Trust
That’s me with the plait and the blue trainers. Photo credit: Selma at https://eclectichomelife.blogspot.co.uk/

Yes it was a race, and I’m sure there was a certain amount of hard-nosed competitiveness up near the front (you’ll have to ask Chris), but back where I was, it was more like a group of folk enjoying a run together rather than a race, and it just felt happy. I was running as part of a small team for the Nasio Trust, led by my friend’s daughter Ella (proud mum post here on my friend’s blog), and we mostly ran together, an orange-clad band of five with matching balloons. Hang on, I’ll just blag a couple more pictures from Ella’s mum so that I can show you them.

Ella, leading from the front. (Me on the right at the back looking knackered!) Photo credit: Selma at https://eclectichomelife.blogspot.co.uk/
Ella, leading from the front. (Me on the right at the back looking knackered!) Photo credit: Selma at https://eclectichomelife.blogspot.co.uk/

It was fun to be racing up and down a city that I know so, so, well. We ran past the college where I did my first degree, and the college where I did my doctorate, and very near my first flat, but my plan to take photos as I went just didn’t happen, because it turns out that 13.1 miles is actually rather a long way, and I was busy concentrating on keeping moving. Had I stopped, I might never have started again.

Anyway, WE DID IT. Two hours and twenty-four minutes (including an eight-minute loo stop) after setting off, we dragged our weary feet over the finish line and boy, were we ready to stop.

Team Nasio. That's me on the left looking like death, and Ella in the middle of everyone else all looking as though they've had a gentle stroll in the park. Photo credit: https://eclectichomelife.blogspot.co.uk/
Team Nasio. That’s me on the left looking like death, and Ella in the middle of everyone else all looking as though they’ve had a gentle stroll in the park. Photo credit: Selma at https://eclectichomelife.blogspot.co.uk/

So THANK YOU for all your support. So far, you’ve contributed £437.50 (including Gift Aid) to this fantastic cause. There is still time to donate! The link is right here, and every penny will help improve the life opportunities of disadvantaged children.

And now, let’s get back to the knitting.

 

RIP Alma Merritt – mother, grandmother, war survivor, knitter, genealogist, historian, and lover of the written word. I thought about you the whole way round the race.

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Comments

  1. Tajana says

    October 10, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Brava,Phil!!!Well done!! You have all my admiration! Chapeau!!

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  2. Nicola Florence says

    October 10, 2016 at 11:28 am

    So very well done, I can barely run 5K. You deserve to put your feet up now xx

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  3. Amy at love made my home says

    October 10, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    Congratulations on the run! So very sorry to read about your grandmother. Sending my best wishes and all good thoughts to you and the rest of your family too. xx

    Reply
  4. The Basket Fairy says

    October 10, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    Well done!

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  5. eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says

    October 10, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    You did amazingly well, I could not have contemplated it but you attacked this with such gusto Phil that you blew me away. I shed a tear at the end reading about you running thinking about your grandmother, sending continued love x

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  6. nicolaknits says

    October 10, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Firstly, congratulations! And commiserations about your gran 🙁
    Glad your son is ok.
    And lastly, Thieves Oil, inhaled the old fashioned way with a steaming bowl of water and a towel over your head.
    xx

    Reply
  7. josiekitten says

    October 10, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    Crikey, what a week! So sorry to hear about your grandmother. Glad your son is ok. So much stress and you still managed to run a half marathon! Go you! Now please don’t follow Mr JK’s example and decide you want to run (a) marathons (b) marathons at night (c) ultra races (d) 24 hour races and (e) 100 mile races!!!! Ignore the temptation and knit/crochet instead! Yes, my life is filled with running shoes and laundry!! Just donated too. xx

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    • eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says

      October 11, 2016 at 5:47 am

      I think Josie, she may be bitten by the bug…

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  8. Andrea says

    October 10, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother. It’s so hard when Time removes a prop in your life that has always been there. Well done for turning your grief into a positive. XXX

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  9. narf7 says

    October 10, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    Unless you run, you have NO idea how very far 13+ miles can be (that’s almost 30km!) I have nothing but admiration for you Ms T. After the week you just had, I am surprised you decided to get out of bed at all but to be honest, after following you for a while, I have come to learn that you are one of those people who take life and run with it. Glad everything is taking a turn for the better now. Whenever you think you can’t do something, just heft that medal in your mitt. You CAN. Amazing job from an amazing person. Well done 🙂

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  10. Karen Crimson Kettle says

    October 11, 2016 at 6:10 am

    Well done! Did you manage to knit something on the way round?

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  11. ruthsplace says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Well done! I am in awe of runners.

    I’m so very sorry for the loss of your grandmother.

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  12. Summer Daisy says

    October 13, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    Lovely! Glad you did the miles ♥

    summerdaisycottage.blogspot.com

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  13. Born To Organize says

    October 15, 2016 at 3:24 am

    You are one strong and powerful woman, Phil. Congratulations on getting out there and accomplishing an amazing run. Well done on the fundraising as well. That’s terrific news.

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear grandmother. It’s equally hard whether you know it’s coming or you’re caught unawares. It was probably meditative to have that time on the trail to think about her and her life.

    I’ve been to the ER with my little guy, but for an injury not a breathing problem. I can’t imagine how terrifying that must have been.

    Life. As John Lennon put it best, it’s what happens while you are busy making other plans.

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  14. Kelly Paquet says

    November 27, 2016 at 3:59 am

    I would love to win a skein of this beautiful yarn! My daughter and I plan to do some knitting or crocheting this winter.

    Reply

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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #novitaknits #novita #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration
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I've done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still. 
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch

I`ve done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still.
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch
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Aug 16

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It's not often that my activities here and on my @the.twisted.garden page overlap, but sometimes you just need to crochet a hammock for your squash.

It`s not often that my activities here and on my @the.twisted.garden page overlap, but sometimes you just need to crochet a hammock for your squash. ...

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Apr 16

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Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there's a fake account pretending to be me: it's at thetwistedyarn_  I can't view it because they've blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I'd be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends!

Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there`s a fake account pretending to be me: it`s at thetwistedyarn_ I can`t view it because they`ve blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I`d be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends! ...

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Jun 6

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There's a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people's comments on the post, don't worry, I'm not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe's general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales

There`s a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people`s comments on the post, don`t worry, I`m not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe`s general propensity to cause trouble!
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Nov 10

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Haven't done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here's a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning. 
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#knittingandwalking #roosimine #roosimineknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #rowanfeltedtweed #estonianknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning

Haven`t done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here`s a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning.
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#knittingandwalking #roosimine #roosimineknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #rowanfeltedtweed #estonianknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner

Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner
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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design. 
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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design.
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Nov 25

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There are SO MANY swatches needing knitting for the book. I reckon I can show you this one in progress, because only the reverse will be visible in the finished shot.
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#garn #strikke #strikkedilla #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #virkningsprojekt #virkning #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitspo #knitspiration

There are SO MANY swatches needing knitting for the book. I reckon I can show you this one in progress, because only the reverse will be visible in the finished shot.
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#garn #strikke #strikkedilla #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #virkningsprojekt #virkning #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitspo #knitspiration
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We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting. 
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We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting.
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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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Mar 5

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New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/

New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/ ...

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Oct 26

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This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it's not. I've just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it's awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it'll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy!

This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it`s not. I`ve just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it`s awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it`ll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy! ...

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Apr 26

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Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine

Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine
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