3 - Is the Magic Number... The rule of 3 states that when things come in 3s, they are inherently funnier, more satisfying or more effective than other numbers of things. Goldilocks and the 3 bears, The 3 Amigos, the 3 Musketeers, The 3 Degrees, 3 Lions on a shirt, The 3 Wise Men, Gold Silver Bronze, Rock Paper Scissors, A BLT...You get the idea. There were 3 in a bed and the little one said lets go run Lacock 10k for the 3rd time. (*Footnote 1) Oh joy. Lacock 10k is to me as Professor Moriarty is to Sherlock; 2012 was the Good, 2013 the Bad, which left 2014 due the Ugly title. This morning, The 3 Stooges rocked up at Lacock Abbey. It was VERY nice seeing so many of my running buddies, and so many of them were Running Naked. :0) Id like to say by this point Id had my morning requisite 3 cups of tea, but no. Like 3 Blind Mice we stumbled to the start, in the usual field full of rabbit holes, cow pats and thistles. The starter announced we were off in 3,2...1 and off went the Mens group, including just one of the 3 Stooges. (*Footnote 2). I headed to the back of the ladies group, and was joined by the 2nd stooge. We started the hideous plod around the field. This year we were at least graced by an absence of the 3 Billy Goats Gruff ( aka sheep) who narrowly avoided causing carnage in 2012. The route is the despised out and back style, with more than 3 bridges, 3 stiles and 3 tree roots; turning it into more of an out and ON your back style if you dont watch your footing. Again, 2012 claiming the ankle bones of one of my pals. The general run is unremarkable, we plodded, walked and stopped to take photos. The 3rd Stooge passed us on his way back as we hit the 3km marker. I guzzled 3 cups of water at the half way point, and High 3d (yeah whatever) several passing pals on their return trip. Anyhow, determined to be positive I saw No Evil, spoke No Evil (*Footnote 3) and heard No Evil. (*Footnote 4). So with my dignity intact and not quite 3 sheets to the wind, we caught up with and crossed the line with 3 friends. So Lacock - 3 times. Some lovely friends seen, and as the 3 Degrees sing, when will I see you, again? This blog is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Would I give Lacock another go? Not 3-king likely. Id be more likely to tell you to go FOURTH and multiply. X Footnotes: 1 - Actually the little one said woof and began her morning ablutions but Im citing poetic licence. 2 - The second stooge started the race, then diverted to the loo for his 3rd trip of the day, making it back to the start of the womens race with, yes, 3 seconds to spare. 3 - If you believe that youll believe anything. Including this blog. 4 - I cannot vouch for the poor lass running directly behind us.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:53:37 +0000
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