I know my blog is about food (and sometimes the wine which accompanies it) but this one is a bit different and is about running with a hint of food and drink – just because I am so proud of myself!

Those of you who know me know that about 12 months ago I took up running just to complete the Bideford 10k. Well I’m still running and LOVING it! This year I am running a series of runs for 2 charities Bliss (for babies born too soon, too small, too sick) and North Devon Chemotherapy Appeal with the support and company of a great friend.

Thursday was my second run, The Exmoor Challenge at West Buckland School. 7.5 miles cross-country, in fact it’s the oldest and longest compulsory school cross-country course in England. And I can confirm it is tough, this was my first cross-country run since secondary school, rather a few more years ago than I care to remember, the weather was very hot and sunny for this time of the year and the course was either up or down hill the whole way. Parents and friends of the school can enter to run with the pupils, and yes the adults do pay (we must be mad) but the money goes to charity this year Devon Air Ambulance.

So here’s why I’m so proud – I came second of the adults who ran the senior girls race of 7.5 miles! I got a silver medal and everything – which I had to collect at the presentation in front of the whole school. I’ve never really been good at games or sport so this means a lot and it’s my first award for a sporting event so I think I have every right to be so happy and proud. What made it even more special was that my friend came third and was just as proud so we could celebrate together. So here’s the food bit… after the run we celebrated with Champagne (picture to the left) and then a few more glasses of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and a chinese from my favourite takeaway of: Crispy Seaweed, Prawn Crackers, Crispy Chilli Beef, Salted & Spice Squid, Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls, Lemon Chicken, Egg Fried Rice and Singapore Noodles.

Thanks for listening
Indigo Daisies

PS I apologise to all those people who are reading this and have heard me speak of nothing but this since Thursday!

PPS Like I said this is one of the  runs I am doing for two amazing charities so if you can spare some pennies it will be much appreciated and make the efforts even more special.