Mr H sent me a WhatsApp message suggesting we should both sign up for a 5 Kilometer fun run, my initial reaction was to quickly delete the message, however just before I pressed the delete button, I spotted the word WINE!
Bean Wine Run???
Proof that there might be a bit of madness in my family
While various messages were being sent from one phone to another, I decided I needed to invest in some proper running kit. Obviously I will need some running shorts and a hat to keep the sun from my eyes.
While I was looking for a nice set of spandex running shorts….. I came across these.
Unfortunately they are not available in Spandex
I did find a suitable hat to keep the sun from my eyes,
The hat
Mr H said his wife has agreed to allow him to join me on the run. He has also started his preparation for the run, which includes sit ups, press ups and running. ( I had to google these strange terms). I told Mr H we should have a support vehicle and staff, maybe a sommelier, cardio specialist and an ambulance.. you never know.
I am also taking this run very seriously, the first week will be used for organising and the preparation of my kit, the second week will include choosing which wine to take and trying to run whilst balancing the two glasses on my head. In the final week I may try a little stretching and an occasional sedentary walk.
Mr H with our support staff.
Mr H is strong enough to carry me
Englishman in Italy 
Go you! and with those shorts you are a winner already 🙂
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I had to order them, my Bobby Charlton shorts are a little old now. I have decided to print a couple of T shirts 😀
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best of luck to the both of you, and in lieu of walking/running training, I’m going to suggest wine tasting training. it’s always good to be prepared.
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Yes, I thought so to, I think I will concentrate on the wine tasting first, I mean, everyone can run can’t they? On occasions I have run to the car when it was raining
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Spandex. Definitely. Mrs Playmo says that Bobby Charlton shorts will chafe your inner thighs, and Mrs Sensible won’t be having that! Mrs P is determined to come and run with you – or rather in your pocket. She’s good at pompom girl support – accompanied by a fair amount of swearing and threats for good measure. Well done for signing up – now it’s time to get those trainers on.
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Mrs P is welcome, trainers… you mean I can’t wear my flip flops?
Oh woe!
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How is the training going, PN?
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I’m surprised that you’re not taking your training for this sacred event far more seriously. One glass of wine every kilometre at five km an hour (at your pace) – can you even down five glasses of wine an hour? Train, man train!!!!!
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Erh! Hang on a minute, where did you get the five km an hour? Isn’t this one of those 3 day events?
I had better have another look at the website
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You’re like some kind of superhero, aren’t you! The shorts are just you, and the personalised t-shirt sounds perfect. That Mr H looks like a genuine athlete. Is he, or did someone act as a body double for the photos?
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He will need to be an athlete, he is going to carry me most of the way, I am not sure if he has done much weight lifting in the past, I know he swims and cycles
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You really mean carry, don’t you!
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Of course !
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Enjoy the experience and maybe you should practice running, then a break and then wine tasting, all done many times before the big day 🙂
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Was there ever a follow up post to this race? Currently trying to convince my OH to enter the 2017 one with me 🙂
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Hilton and I are entering again this year, if you go, you will easily recognise us, because we will be the only ones in fancy dress.
All the Italians wear the T-shirts provided for them….
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