Grassington Trail Race. Poppy's First Race. 10 Years Old Racing 5 Miles. Beautiful Hilly Trail Run.

[@arrontrevor7086]

That was fantastic! I remember as a 12-year-old doing athletics at school, we used to think the 1500m was a distance race, and here's Poppy doing 8km at the age of 10. Well done to you both!

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks, I did worry after a mile when Poppy said "are we halfway now?" And I was like "errrrrmmmmmm... No Poppy, we're not" but she wasn't disheartened. She just cracked on! I was amazed 😍 I was the same as you at school. Hopefully Poppy will find running at school a breeze because she's used to such an active life 😃

[@arrontrevor7086]

@@NicolaRuns It will be interesting to see how she does parkruns once she turns 11. Will she stay with you or will she want to go off on her own? Maybe she can race against Al?

[@andytink9957]

What a fantastic fundraiser for the school community and a lovely looking route.

[@NicolaRuns]

Isn't it just the best fundraising idea?! It's a win win! 😃

[@emmarunyeard6832]

Oh my ears and whiskers... So emotional, having watched Poppys running journey on your parkrun adventures... And now she has sprouted wings and a competitive edge... I actually feel mega proud myself of her... Fantastic mumming.. You have made a healthy minded, healthy bodied, happy human.. That's everything xx

[@NicolaRuns]

This brought tears to my eyes, thank you so much Emma ❤️❤️❤️

[@awhite4134]

Those hills looked tough, so well done Poppy, brilliant.

[@NicolaRuns]

So tough... For me! Poppy was totally unfazed while my HR was 199 😳🤣🤣🤣

[@barnabynorman157]

That was awesome - well done Poppy - boy did she fly! Thanks for sharing.

[@NicolaRuns]

I honestly struggled to keep up with her! 😳🤣

[@richsullivan1950]

Incredible form Poppy, well done (especially for a first proper race). Good motivation viewing the cakes before the race Nicola

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks 😃 it doesn't always work out though... Sometimes the ones you want are gone and then it backfires 😜😂

[@abigailrowcroft9399]

Well done Poppy! Amazing running! I know the feeling of struggling to keep up with your child! What a lovely idea for a race that you can do as a family 😊

[@NicolaRuns]

It's brilliant isn't it! I wish there were more races like this that we could do together. It was brilliant 🥰

[@NicolaRuns]

Lol to saying brilliant twice... But it was! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

[@bren70ssss94]

Hooray for poppy 😊

[@NicolaRuns]

Hooray indeed! I'm so proud 🥰

[@bren70ssss94]

@@NicolaRuns Yep ,you're a great mum 😉

[@kathrynl1503]

Wow! Well done, Poppy! Great running!

[@NicolaRuns]

Wasn't she just awesome! Meanwhile my HR maxed at 199 during this race 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kenkretz6392]

So lovely. Wonderful fun to watch your videos. Keep it up you two!.Thank you.

[@NicolaRuns]

Awww thank you 🤗🤗🤗

[@tonyuk928]

Thankyou Poppy and Nicola, watching your vlogs always makes my day.

[@NicolaRuns]

Awwww this comment has made my day, so thank you 🤗

[@geoffclarke3796]

Well done Poppy. I liked running when I was her age but sadly after leaving school I didn't start running again until my late 30's. Stunning scenary on that race.

[@NicolaRuns]

It's a gorgeous place to run isn't it! I'm the opposite to you. I HATED running at school unless it was the 100m sprint. I'd do anything to get out of running the mile! I couldn't have imagined running further! I then found running in my mid 20s 🏃‍♀️

[@samspade2399]

Well done to Poppy, did so so well on her first race on such a tough, (proper Yorkshire I imagine) course. Some how I think it won't be the last race for the Popmeister 😃& well done you for doing that only a week after mara

[@NicolaRuns]

Thank you 🤗 I hope you're right! She's got a super competitive streak... I've no idea where she gets it 😜🤣

[@terben7339]

What a treat to come home from parkrun to find a new video from you and Poppy. Well done to Poppy, (and you) for conquering this tough course. My grandsons are both quicker than me these days, but are more interested in other sports.

[@NicolaRuns]

Thank you 🤗 I think give Poppy a few years and she'll beat me easily. I look forward to that though as I'll be so proud! 🥰🥰🥰

[@NicolaRuns]

Oh and I hope you had a great parkrun! ☺️

[@MichaelTinker-dt1rp]

well Nicola and Poppy what can i say this was a fab race today and the weather was brill i did it in 47 mins apart from where we had to climb over the walls etc i ran the whole way inculding the steep hill saw 3 that where on this video the lady giving the safey breifing a lad you said well done to at the end and one of the girls Poppy was trying to compete with at the end today 3 girls calling out every race number as runners came in to the finish i will defo be doing it again next year there where others there because like me had seen your video on here i am so happy best race i have ever done

[@NicolaRuns]

Oh Michael this comment makes me so happy! I'm so glad you had a great time! Isn't it just a brilliant race in a beautiful setting 😍 Congratulations too 😃

[@badoing7390]

That's a great looking run. I think KZbin's trying to tell me something by recommending me this!

[@NicolaRuns]

It was an awesome event! I'd definitely do it again. And if it's local to you then I'd highly recommend it 😃

[@richinleam]

Top running from you both and a huge shout to Poppy! My legs hurt just watching you run up those hills.

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks 🤗 My legs won't let me watch this back! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Jojo-eb1gi]

Wowsers congratulations Poppy and Mum; amazing run x

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks, my HR maxed at 199 on this run! 😳😳😳 That's how hard I had to run to keep up with Poppy 🤣

[@Jojo-eb1gi]

@@NicolaRuns wow I don’t think mine can go that high without me collapsing! Kids are awesome aren’t they, it looked effortless for her, what a little superstar!

[@NicolaRuns]

@@Jojo-eb1gi they are awesome so we should delight in that rather than our struggle to keep up with them 🤣🤣🤣

[@grahamsmith8156]

Met you at Billdalsparken and watched some of your videos on the way home. Truly inspirational.

[@NicolaRuns]

Awww thanks Graham, that's a very kind thing to say 🤗 it's funny that it's parkrunday tomorrow after only running one 3 days ago! 🙃

[@Clairewy]

This is brilliant well done poppy she's gonna be a great runner just like mum what great example you have set for her

[@NicolaRuns]

Awww thank you so much! I just hope she enjoys her body and the adventures it can take her on 😃

[@Clairewy]

@@NicolaRuns she may leave you at parkruns when she's old enough 😱

[@NicolaRuns]

@@Clairewy it's funny as she never wants to run quickly at parkrun?! In November she can choose as Poppy will be old enough to parkrun on her own! This fact totally blows my mind! 🤯

[@Clairewy]

@@NicolaRuns are you still going to cinder track at end of October

[@NicolaRuns]

I plan about 2 weeks ahead. I'm unlikely to repeat a parkrun when there's others in the area I've not done but I might do one in the area and then head to Whitby if we're in the UK at the time 😃

[@Mookiethedog]

Wow I can only imagine how proud you are of Pops. I’m proud of her. You’re also an awesome role model for your girl. Not sure when Poppy got those long running legs but she looked effortless moving along the course. Great video!

[@NicolaRuns]

Thank you so much, I'm so proud and yes she flew round while my HR was 199! Seriously 😳🤣 I was expecting something so different from this race but I absolutely loved that Poppy made it her own 🥰

[@taffman1]

Well done to you both, young Poppy could well be a future GB Olympic marathon runner.

[@NicolaRuns]

Her dad always said she'd be an Olympic swimmer?! Who knows... She's definitely a pretty fit 10 year old 💪

[@taffman1]

@@NicolaRuns It is good to see you and her away from the TV, too many kids these days prefer their PS5's etc.

[@brianpenswick9741]

Well done Poppy !

[@NicolaRuns]

Thanks from Poppy! 😃

[@FrugalMrB]

Just watched this, got inspired and thought I'd sign up for this year's race - but they have closed entries 5 weeks early! 😓

[@NicolaRuns]

I'm pretty sure you can do entry on the day... Drop them a line 😃

[@MichaelTinker-dt1rp]

well done on this one and Poppy you did brill

[@NicolaRuns]

I honestly struggled to keep up at points! 😱😱😱

[@MichaelTinker-dt1rp]

@@NicolaRuns counting down the days to this one now Travelodge is booked for 2 nights as i will do park run aswell at Skipton on the saturday and of course have to visit the chippy in Skipton on the saturday aswell this year 21st May is race day

[@NicolaRuns]

@@MichaelTinker-dt1rp sounds awesome! I hope you love them both! Great parkrun and great race 😃

[@MichaelTinker-dt1rp]

@@NicolaRuns i intend to is there car parking near the school and its thanks to you and Poppy without this video i would never have known about the race

[@NicolaRuns]

@@MichaelTinker-dt1rp we parked in one of the town car parks. I think I just googled it at the time. It was just up the hill through town 😊

[@katiepillar]

Amazing work from Poppy! I’ll try to take inspiration from her while running a boiling hot 10k today…

[@NicolaRuns]

Oh wow, yes it'll be a hot one! It's a gorgeous day for it and you can have something cold, delicious and refreshing afterwards and you'll feel amazing! Good luck 😃

[@katiepillar]

@@NicolaRuns it was boiling but nice! A loop along the Thames, luckily about 2/3 was in the shade. And I enjoyed my post-race snacks

[@NicolaRuns]

@@katiepillar ooh shade is a godsend when it's this hot! Sounds awesome, well done for getting it done 💪🥵🏃‍♀️😃

[@nath9091]

Well done Poppy (and mum with heavier breathing than during Leeds marathon)! That course looked pretty horrific. I'm probably doing my local Friday 5 miler next week so hopefully it's not that hilly. Also got the most random tailbone injury from going down a giant slide at the seaside...

[@NicolaRuns]

Hope you feel better soon but I totally applaud your method of injury! That's awesome! I only ever get injured by crap things like stepping off a curb or some other pathetic thing 🤣🤣🤣 my HR reached 199 in this race! I was working so hard on my poor tired marathon legs 😳

[@jacobriis7859]

The little one has a good running technique !

[@NicolaRuns]

A little too good! 🤨 I can't keep up 🤣 She's awesome at hills and hills are my nemesis 😳

[@clareevans8516]

Poppy made me laugh by how tired she was at the end. Do I need to find her a mini HPH vest (although she's not so mini any more!)

[@NicolaRuns]

It's be ace if we had a kids section and Poppy could run while I run! 🥰

[@eugenecoppinger7654]

Poppy was brilliant. Well done. And no sign of a cow?

[@NicolaRuns]

I know right?! No cows! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I was so happy!

[@MichaelTinker-dt1rp]

finished 21st out of 104 runners today

[@NicolaRuns]

That's awesome 👍🏼😎

[@MichaelTinker-dt1rp]

@@NicolaRuns got school holidays from next week for 2 weeks i might take a trip up to have a proper look at Grassington as did not see much last time o and another park run on my to do list is Centre Vale (Todmordon) where i have done the Hot Toddy 10k from