It has been an absolute joy to partner hoohaah (run by Hannah Hodgson), as their charity partner for their 2022 10k running programme. Sponsored by Barr Ellison, solicitors, hoohaah are holding four 10k runs around the region in wonderful locations. Thank you Hannah!
My first foray was in the forest – on Sunday 27th March – Thetford Forest to be precise, on trails through the woods. It had been an unseasonably warm Saturday, so the runners were delighted to wake up to cloud cover. As a spectator I was very glad for the warm coffee! Set in a clearing the start/finish was all so professional, with arch, registration tent and a sound system for the warm-up.
After a meeting for the marshals, and the rather-too-energetic-for-me warm-up! Hannah invited me to address the assembled runners, approximately 330 of them, explaining our vision of no one being left on the bench. The donations made on entry will make a huge difference allowing us to put on such events as the SuperSensory1K at Histon, and push for a society where everyone can enjoy inclusive sport together.
I was delighted to be asked to be the commentator, my dream job when I was little. It was made easier by the tablet that records the runners as they pass a chip-reader, cleverly placed 100m from the finish. That means I was able to congratulate them as they achieve the significant goal of running 10k!
The second 10k in this Barr Ellison series was closer to home at Childerley Estate, north-west of Cambridge. In glorious, if cool, sunshine, the runners spoke of the beautiful estate, but Hannah warned them of the dangers of rabbit holes.
As a seasoned spectator and commentator – I had done one! – it was easier to address the 350 runners and come up with more descriptions of the efforts the runners had made to complete the 10k. Also, it was lovely to catch up with Jocelyn Poulton, now a partner in Childerley Estates.
The joy, camaraderie and love of outdoors makes these events welcoming, fun and very good for all participants, supporters and volunteers. I heartily recommend signing up for the two remaining 10ks by clicking the button here.
- The hoohaah Barr Ellison 10k at Ickworth – 22nd May
- The hoohaah Barr Ellison 10k at Shuttleworth – 12th June
And remember your donation on entry helps us make sport inclusive.
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If you would like to support us in our mission to “embed inclusive sport in the sporting, education and community landscapes” then we would love to hear from you. We are always looking out for people willing to fundraise for Power2Inspire through their own inspiring means. Or, you could volunteer at one of our events, or you could give to the ongoing work of Power2Inspire. Click the button here to find out more.
