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I am really determined to maintain my running, and to stay motivated. It will be a year in July since beginning C25k. So I have a 10k race in a fortnight, and have booked a 10mile for early 2018. For the 10m I shall meet up with Anniemurph and misswobble which will be great. They will be finished the run way before me and probably gone home before I finish so we will need a pre run photo, That all means I need to keep training and no slacking. I shall also do a few more 10k and 5k events in between. And of course Parkrun!

I am a bit of a bling enthusiast, so I have treated myself to a medal hanger, and have posted a photo! The words are my own, because that is how I see my journey has been. I've have had to dig deep sometimes throughout family health issues to ensure I maintain the 'me time' that running brings.

Loads of room on the hanger for more bling so it will take a while to fill it. I am proud of myself and have decided it's time to let everyone know so visitors to our home beware ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10

You are a real runner, you won't ever slack. Fantastic that you've entered so many races - I haven't done one yet, but I will one day! You are very lucky to meet up with others aswell.

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Millsie-J in reply to JaySeeSkinny

I dont really race, other than against myself, i am very slow but yes, I am a runner!

Why not look for a virtual run as a starting point? I have done two, one for the Poppy Appeal, and one for Ben Smiths 401Marathon fundraiser. Your fee goes directly to the charity , the sponsors fund the bling๐Ÿ…

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10 in reply to Millsie-J

Good idea - and if I can run with Oldfloss even better!

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Madge50Graduate10

That's a winning board if ever I saw one! A lot of hooks on there Jacs, you're gonna be busy! Fantastic, go you ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ…

Mx

Ps make sure it's in a prominent place so visitors can't miss it ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Millsie-J in reply to Madge50

It is very prominent teehee! Hubby has insisted it goes in the kitchen! He likes to cook and feed friends and family so the kitchen is the hub of the house. I was going to put it under the stairs or in the cloakroom ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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Sandraj39Graduate10

That is such a lovely post Jacs - it really shows the confidence that running has given you. I can totally relate to that! Where did you get your medal hanger - I love it! I am just like you and now wondering how and where I should put my (very small) collection of bling! My HM medal has been hung on the dresser since I got it in March and I just can't bring myself to take it down!! Take care.๐Ÿ™‚x

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Millsie-J in reply to Sandraj39

Hi Sandra! I had it from this web site:

blingthinguk.com/

If you dont see what you want email them and they will aim to please. They do smaller ones but i couldnt get my words on a smaller one๐Ÿ˜€

It came within five days too๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to Millsie-J

Thank you - I shall have a look!โ˜บ

AndyD profile image
AndyDGraduate10 in reply to Millsie-J

Thanks for the link... just ordered one myself :-)

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Millsie-J in reply to AndyD

Enjoy !

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OldflossAdministrator

Absolutely wonderful! You are a winner!!! I love the medal holder and there is room for so many more medals!!!

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Millsie-J in reply to Oldfloss

It will definitely last a good while Floss! I am very pleased with it๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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OldflossAdministrator

Go you...! And thanks for the idea of a virtual run.. since I have not managed a Park run yet...! ... maybe this will fill a gap and do some good for Charity too!

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Millsie-J in reply to Oldfloss

Oh yes Floss, perfect for you!

Some are just money makers but there are plenty of charity ones!

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Millsie-J

I just had a quick look.. there are some that I know I could do easily, (ha-ha) and the Charities are ones I would support too...so I need to get shifted!

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Millsie-J in reply to Oldfloss

Ive signed up for a 5k virtual run mid August for Kidney Research ....,

Virtualrunneruk.com

Realfoodieclub have you seen this? Might be good for you maybe?

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Millsie-J

I shall do that...๐Ÿ™‚

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to Millsie-J

I have signed up for it! Thanksx

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to Millsie-J

Oh I haven't seen that one. I will have a look.

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AnneDroidGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

I've not forgotten about your parkrun Oldfloss ! :)

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OldflossAdministrator in reply to AnneDroid

Nor me..just been tricky.I will get there..!

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AnneDroidGraduate10

Well done Millsie-J - that looks great! And it's your legs and yours alone that won those medals. :)

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Millsie-J in reply to AnneDroid

Thanks Anne! These legs were made for running, apparently

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ancientrunnerGraduate10

Looks great - and lots of empty hooks to fill!!

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poppypugGraduate10

That looks great Jacs !

It will soon be groaning under the weight of all the bling youre going to have :-) xxx

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Millsie-J in reply to poppypug

Id like to think so Pops xxx

CookieM profile image
CookieM

I love the hanger! I have some walking bling (half marathon and 25k walks), but love the idea of displaying it - it would certainly act as an incentive to get some more!! :)

[and to get some running bling in the future!]

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Joy57Graduate10

That's brilliant. I started in July as well but don't have any bling. I've preferred to go it alone so far, apart from a few Parkruns - although I have registered for a fun run soon (this time last year I couldn't see what the 'fun' was) and Race for Life in July.

Yesterday, a) I was grumpy and b) I hadn't run for 5 days, and I don't think the those two facts were unconnected. So today I did w1r2 of Sami Murphy and enjoyed it. I even did my best 5k time which was 38.58. To all of you that will be ridiculously slow, however I was inordinately pleased with it! Chipping away, little by little. Maybe I WILL even get to 10k one day!

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misswobbleGraduate10

Good for you! ๐Ÿ˜€ If you set yourself some goals, enter some races, the chances are you will keep going. I hope so. It seems to me a good way of keeping fit and staying slim

See you at the Ashbourne gig ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ…

My son bought me this one for a mother's day gift when I got my first medal

goo.gl/images/5jrH6B

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Millsie-J in reply to misswobble

That is really lovely MIssW.

Yes see you at Ashbourne, after Ive done some serious training ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ…

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aliboo70Graduate10

Thats great to have a firm plan Jacs! and I love you new bling holder! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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OgdenCouchGraduate10

How inspirational! Having just completed C25K your wonderful medal-hanger shows what might be possible if I stick at it. And I really love the fact you bought it for yourself and came up with that great aphorism at the top. Your a runner AND a poet. Thank you.

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Millsie-J in reply to OgdenCouch

Thank you!

Good luck with your running!

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessGraduate10

Oh Jacs what a lovely post! Love your bling holder and I want that poppy medal! I have tried to enter the virtual race but have always missed out on it.

Great goals there - whoop whoop, go you.....๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒ

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Millsie-J in reply to Irishprincess

Thanks your Maj.

Make sure its the Royal British Legion race you enter, i think there are now others too. Also got a tshirt for that one! I shall hope to do it again this year ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply to Millsie-J

Yes that's the one I've tried before Jacs. Need to get on it.

Irish-John profile image
Irish-JohnGraduate10

Another HUGE reason to keep running is - you would be really missed here :)

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Millsie-J in reply to Irish-John

Oh John. Boy that is so kind! Its made my day!

I was thinking of you just a while ago, im rotavating my veggie patch..... not up for digging so had new toy which is kinda related to running. Its s great core workout!

How are your veggies doing given recent weather?

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AnniemurphGraduate10

This is a lovely post :) I really like your medal hanger and your words are just spot on. You're never going to give up - who are you kidding? I look forward to our (slow) event immensely :)

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Millsie-J in reply to Anniemurph

Thanks Annie. I think it is a double bluff, if I keep acknowledging I might give up. It means I don't feel pressured so won't give up!

I am so looking forward to our 10 miler......we appear to be long distance runners ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

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