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Race for Life...loved it!!

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Wow that was so great to be a part of my first race for such an awesome cause.

It was so hot, first 10min really hard but run all of 5k. My aim was to go under 40mins in the heat and managed 38'52sec and I'm happy with that. Oh very exciting, first running bling!

Im going to try and upload pic, not my strongest skill.

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10

Brilliant Lori and what a fabulous pic!! Tough weather to run in and you did so well!! πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ’•

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply toRipcurlrana71

Thank you Rip. Still on a bit of a high, just doing it felt great. Slow but didn't walk at all so I'm happy. :) :)

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BerksroverGraduate10

Fantastic stuff Lorijay and in the heat too, brilliant run, brilliant cause, enjoy the rest of the day

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply toBerksrover

Thanks Steve, yes time to take to the couch, tennis and football! Have a great afternoon, basking in your success too. :)

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Crittermad

Congratulations!! Great photo too

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LorijayGraduate10

Thank you, usually hate cameras but just wanted to have a record of it for the memory box :) :)

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Jay66UKGraduate10

Well done! Really good time as well πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply toJay66UK

Thanks Jay. I really enjoyed participating and just feel good about the whole thing :) :)

Definitely getting ready for a Park Run :)

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Tasha99Graduate10

Fantastic! Well done!

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply toTasha99

Oh thanks Tash. It was so hot but the excitement and just being there was so good :)

1st Park Run next Saturday :) :)

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Tasha99Graduate10β€’ in reply toLorijay

Yay!

Love it Lori! You did amazing and look amazing too! Well done πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Oh you're so kind, thanks Sharon. Feel really good right now, think I'll have a strawberries and cream baileys on ice in a minute.

Hey all the very best for your op, we'll be sending lots of hugs and good wishes for a speedy recovery :) :)

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That sounds awesome! Save me some 🀀 Thank you! Gotta pack an overnight bag soon. Dilly-dallying because it'll make it more real. Hoping I don't have to stay overnight, but gotta be prepared.

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Big hugs to take with you πŸ€—πŸ€—πŸ€—

Well Done Lori. You look fabulous. I'm off for my 6km later on when I hope it will be cooler. Doing loads of holiday washing at the moment ;)

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Thanks Paula. Hey good luck, make sure it is cooler before you go. I'll be waiting to read on your return. We're going to do this!! :) :)

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

Lovely picture! And well done on a great 5k for a great cause! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜˜

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Thanks Sadie, yeah feel quite chuffed to have just participated :) :)

Yay, well done, and you look fab. love the bling xxx

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Thank you Flick, once I got there nerves settled and although on my own didn't even notice that and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Good to get out of the comfort zone occasionally 😊😊

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ancientrunnerGraduate10

Well done -you look great. You'll be hooked on the bling now.

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply toancientrunner

Thank you. I think you might be right about a bling addiction now πŸ€”πŸ˜Ž

Well done. Whatever next? πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Oh thanks Gazloc. Just going to try and complete 10k plan. Then probably focus on 5k speed. What about yourself? 😊

Sounds good. I'm training for a 10k I've entered in November. I should be ready for that by then, I hope.

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Oh good on you. I'm sure you will be. Will you come over to 10k plan after C25k? 😊

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Will do. Just having a few week at 5k to get used to it. Done 2 days so I'm getting there. Then looking at Ju ju's plan.

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Oh great, will watch your success posts! I've got one more run to complete w2 of ju-ju's plan. Slowly and hopefully surely πŸ˜ŠπŸ€”

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Sorry it looks like I missed your graduation post. Belated congratulations πŸΎπŸƒπŸ‘πŸ‘

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Thanks. I'll post as soon as I'm on 10k. I'm just butting in at the moment, words of wisdom and all that encouragement. It was handy when I started. It's such a nice community. πŸ‘β˜ΊοΈ

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Both forums are lovely. Lots of people consolidating have a foot in both forums. By the look of your progress you'll be on the 10k very soon! 😊😊

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I know both are very useful. I know I'm feeling fitter now than 10weeks ago. πŸ˜πŸ‘And I can do my laces up without giving myself an injury πŸ‘Œ.

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply to

That my friend is a sure sign of progress πŸ‘πŸ˜ŠπŸ€£

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Jullaly

Yay ..well done ..I completed it too in Newcastle today, I did have to do a couple of walks but I did it and so excited to have got around in 45 minutes in this heat

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply toJullaly

Oh well done to you too!! Amazing just to be a part of it. Heat definitely added to the challenge. 😊😊

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SaartjieGraduate10

Well done you! X

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply toSaartjie

Thanks Saartjie 😊😊

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David_G

Congrats Lorijay! A great time and a wonderful cause too. πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ₯‡

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply toDavid_G

Thank you David 😊😊

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Ploddingpelusa

Well done. I did it in Palm Bay too and came in about a minute after you. Was a great experience but brutally hot!!!!

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LorijayGraduate10β€’ in reply toPloddingpelusa

Thanks and big well done to you too!! Oh it was so hot, but we did it, really loved the experience. :) :)

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Dexy5Graduate10

Sorry I missed this earlier. Well done Lorijay, it’s a brilliant cause and although I’ve only walked it in the past it’s great to take part with everyone else who has been touched by cancer. I think I will sign up next year and run it for the first time

Oh wow that’s fantastic! Why didn’t I spot this sooner??! Brilliant job on the 5k, and decent time too, in the heat. Running with the pack is so challenging, I know this from my 1 parkrun!!

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