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Well... I was aiming for 10k, but seemed to overshoot a bit today. I learned that after about 6k I slow down because my legs just don't have the umph needed to keep a good pace going, but that I can carry on moving, albeit at a snails pace. So I'm hoping things will speed up a bit the more practice & distance I put them through. Actually, this was quite a hard run, mostly cross country and mostly uphill for the 1st 5k, so perhaps no wonder my legs felt bit tired! The picture was taken at about the 8k mark - it's like the light at the end of the tunnel...

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telford_mikeGraduate10

Nice going Dave, it looks like quite a few of us were out there this morning! 😀🏃🏻‍♂️👍

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MadDave in reply to telford_mike

With those 10k’s accomplished, next stop 16k(or 10miles in old money?)🤪

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Equi-geekGraduate10

Nice photo Dave! The constant inclines are really wearing for me - but that is amazing - you did 10K 👏👏👏🎓🎓🎓🍾🍾🍾🎉🎉🎉

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LorijayGraduate10

Great run Dave, good time too, huge well done :) :)

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

Great run 👏👏 I think you're making fantastic progress 💪👍😁

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Dexy5Graduate10

A lovely pic Dave and well done to you too. Another 10ker.

🏃‍♂️👏⭐️💫🍺🏆👨‍🎓

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mountaindreamerGraduate10

Yay!! Well done, Dave!!! We’re having a joint 10k party today with telford_mike !! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🏆🏅🥂🏃‍♂️😃❤️

(Remember to go and ask for your shiny graduation badge!)

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AgelesslassGraduate10

Beautiful photo, well done Dave

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LoungeLizaardGraduate10

Great time mate 👍👍

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sallensonGraduate10

Well done, Dave. There really was light at the end of that tunnel. Now go and eat cake :-)

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