Just popped by to say......

[Noaky12]

Hello. I haven't been on here for a while (a loooooong while sorry)

But, just wanted to let PippiRuns Anniemurph , Oldfloss , Realfoodieclub Irishprincess and anyone else slightly interested that I've finally completed my first HM!

Half DRAM in Dundee. It was warm. It was hard going. I walked bits but bloomin eck I did it and delighted with my time too.

2hrs. 38. 28.

Hope everybody is doing fine xx

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Absolutely fantastic news Noaky12! Well done, and in the heat as well!😄🥇👍🏃🏽‍♀️🙂

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandra! X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Yeay... there you are and doing a HM!!!!

Wow... when you run, your run... what a great time too....! it looks very warm... was it falt and did you get a DRAM when you finished???

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Hey Floss! Sadly no half or full Dram at the end. That would've been nice though. 😀 First 2 miles were up hill followed by a gorgeous big downhill then it was "undulating" from there. Quite scenic in the main although I'm not sure I actually noticed much of it. Lol xx

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

Well done!

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thank you x

[jt24 Graduate10]

That is brilliant

You must have known I was talking about you lol! I know you are very active at Kirkcaldy park run and you were being praised for your fantastic encouragement as tail runner on Saturday there

My sister-in-law is trying to get back into things and you were her much needed support to keep going (I saw you in the pr photos).

I am SO glad you've gone on to the HM distance, I'm still shuffling 10k's tops but my niece is doing the Scottish half in September so I'll see how she finds it first!

Your time was excellent too, well done

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to jt24]

Aw I'm so pleased to hear that feedback Julia. Thank you. I do hope to see your sister in law again. She was doing great!

Are you still doing Cumbernauld 10k? If so I'll see you there x

[Tomas Graduate10]

Big congratulations Noaky, and it's great to see you leading the pack on the picture. Well done!

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to Tomas]

Thank you sir.😎x

[Madge50 Graduate10]

Whoop woop! 👏💪🏅🏃‍♀️Well done Noaky! And that time is great, looking good there, you're in the HM gang now, well done in the heat too, no easy feat.....

Mx 🤗

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to Madge50]

Thanks Madge! I'll need to ask for my graduate badge now 😀 xx

ju-ju-

[ju-ju- Graduate10 in reply to Noaky12]

Fantastic, well done!! I can only give you it on the marathon forum- I'll do it now.... well done!!!!

[ju-ju- Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

All done 🏆🏅✔😻

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

I love you Julia. Thank you! Xx

[IannodaTruffe Graduate10]

Well done , Noaky.

The milestones keep on coming.

Congratulations.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you Ianoda. That means alot xx

[misswobble Graduate10]

Great stuff Noaky! They are hard work but you did it! Your second one should feel easier 😀

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thank you MW. I sure hope so. Next one is at the start of October! Xx

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10]

Brilliant and a good time too! You're hooked now!

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

Ha ha not sure about hooked the 2nd one was booked ages ago 😂😂 xx

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10]

Woohoo fantastic news and what a great time. Well done. Love the picture.

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thank you RFC. I was really struggling at that stage so glad I'm at least up right. 🤣.

Hope alls well with you? Xx

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Well done. That's a great time - and in the heat too.

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to ancientrunner]

Thank you so much. Its a way better time than I anticipated so well chuffed 😊xx

[Anniemurph Graduate10]

FANTASTIC!!! Oh, well done! What a good time as well! That's made my morning

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to Anniemurph]

Thank you Annie! Xx

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Whoop whoop! Noaky! Wondered what you'd been up to and you've been busy 🤗 A huge well done to you and a great time too. Go you 🏃🏃🏃

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP. I need to get back on here more often. Hope alls good with you xx

[davelinks Graduate10]

Well done noaks!😊💪

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

Thank you Dave!😀

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Hi Noaky good to hear how you are getting on. HM - wow that is fantastic very well done! Really good time too (i don't think i could keep going for that long!) Great photo looking good 😀 question: are you wearing a hydration pack?

[Noaky12 Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Hiya. Thank you. As I said there was walking involved. Lol.

Yes its a cheapy from Amazon & I was using the bladder from my Camelback. The plus side is there are pockets for phones, tissues etc. The downside is you probably end up carrying more than you need! I hate carrying bottles of water & prefer to sip when I want rather than wait for the water stations 😀

Here's the info:

Docooler 5L Outdoor Sport Running Vest Backpack Women Men Hydration Vest Pack for 1.5L Water Bag Cycling Hiking Bag amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MSX7A9W/...

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Noaky12]

Thank you very much for posting the link. Looks very interesting....and something I may well invest in (ha, ha pun not intended!). The two events I took part in this year both gave out bottles of water and most people, including me, only took a few sips (which wasn't enough) and then threw them on the ground - such a waste. It would be really good to have space for phone, keys etc. thanks again