It was my last Race for Life 2011 at Blackheath today – what a scorcher! I took part in the 5k race and some brave souls took part in a 10k later on that day…Bless you 10k ladies, takes some doing!
Over 8,000 women took part in the first event so it took some organising to get us going – we love queuing, don't we ladies? Once again I forgot to put sunscreen on my face. By the end not only was I craving a Calippo but I had a face like a tomato. Felt a bit silly, but it was my own fault…not only did I have egg on my face but you could fry it on the heat that was coming off it!
I felt quite sad leaving the park that day as I have had such a great experience as part of the events this year, met some amazing women and have heard some inspiring and humbling stories. Six Race For Life events this year, not bad going. You can still sponsor me HERE. I'm looking forward to hosting the Funny Women Awards Final in September, the proceeds of which will be also go to Cancer Research UK.
That evening after 'elevating' my ankles to the appropriate level on Lynne from Funny Women’s couch it was time to host the Funny Women Awards Heat at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. What a lovely gig! I so enjoy this venue – a good old-fashioned theatre in the round. It was a bit cramped getting on from backstage, so a silver-haired gentleman in the front row enjoyed a brief lapdance from yours truly everytime I appeared after each act…He was still in same seat in second half with a grin on his face, so I'm guessing he had no complaints!
Some great acts took part in the heats with the lovely and hilarious Clare Lomas headlining and a charity raffle in the middle. Reminded me of my good old Butlins days. A lady came up to me in the interval demanding to know why I'm not on telly, so hopefully she writes to 'them' to tell 'them' (Is Points of View still on?!). I must say the audience were laughing at me a lot this evening… but it could have had something to do with my unfortunate sunburn with the white patches where my sunglasses had been!
Suzy B
