Smashed a 12k on my 50th

[Equi-geek]

It’s getting a bit late so I think the title says most of it! We’ve now done 3/4 of the 10mile Run in 1hr:32 and I could have gone further but my running buddy was on empty from the start and had to stop with cramp in her side. That’s our last long run done! I’m pleased with my pre-run hydration and nutrition (largely consisting of bananananas), my kit, my lacing setup, and socks are sorted, and yet I also had chafing for the first time running - highlighting areas requiring Vaseline on the day 🤣

I went for a meal out afterwards with my parents, as I’m lucky they are still about, and refuelled on tea and fruit salad - even though there was hot brownie on offer??? 🤪 When did I ever look at the fruit option on a menu and genuinely want it 🤔🤔🤔 Never. What’s happened to me? 🤣🤣👏👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[telford_mike Graduate10]

12k? Just wow! Bananas rock! Congrats on a great run 😀👍👏🏃‍♀️

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to telford_mike]

Thanks Mike - feeling a bit more positive about the GSR now 😁👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Wow Equi, that’s some achievement, and Happy 50th too! 🏃‍♀️🍌👏

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheeky! 🤗

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Wow 12k and wow, happy 50th!

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks Jay! 🙏

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Happy birthday and congratulations on a great run.

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks UNM! 🙏

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Equi-geek]

Was thinking about you just before... new 10 mile guided run on NRC... for me that’s still 😱

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

10mile guided!? 😱 think I’ll be stepping it back after the big event for a while!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Equi-geek]

Yeah... they’ve started to do distance based guided... one and 10 miles out today, I’m assuming more next week or that’s a big jump 😂

Enjoy your event.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Happy Birthday on your big 50 Equi and well done on that 12K. You are doing so well. 🏃👏🍾🌟🍰🎂🍏🍐🍊🍋🍉🍌🍇🍓🍒🍍

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5 - keep repairing! 😘

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Brilliant Equi, !! you got this GSR !! Big, bright bouncy birthday wishes to you too. You are doing amazing Big Virtual Birthday Hug,

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

Thanks Lorijay! Big hug back atcha 🤗🤗

[Runsome Graduate10]

Happy Birthday and fantastic run clocking up them KM’s 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌😀👍

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Runsome]

Thanks Runsome! Love the banana emoji 🤣 🍌🍌🍌🍌

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

So amazing Equi!! Massive congratulations to you on the 12k! And could have gone on?!! Boom!! 🤩 Simply fantastic!! 😍❤️

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks Fabulous! Had to pull out all the stops tonight and go for it, looking forward to being able to consolidate a bit more after the 21st 😘👍

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Equi-geek]

What a great memorable day you must have had!! 😍❤️

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Definitely - never run that far or for long before 😁👍

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Equi-geek]

😍

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

And that’s the way to celebrate 50 years of being alive.....feeling wonderfully alive!! Happy Birthday to an amazing lady!! 🤗🤗🤗😍❤️

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

It was a memorable one for sure 🤣👍

[Hidden]

What a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday! Well done 🙂

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Faith! 🙏

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

Amazing run - and congratulations. 🎂 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️X

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Dizzysmum17]

Thanks Dizzysmum🙏 And hugs to the dogs! 🐕 🐕 🤗

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Wowsers!! Well done and happy birthday!! Great way to celebrate...and u resisted the chocolate!! Good luck for the GSR.

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals! 🤗

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Wow! That is an amazing achievement, Equi! What a gift to give yourself on your 50th! And happy happy birthday, my dear! 🎂🍾🏃‍♀️ xxx

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Cheers Sadie! 😁👍 I always try to do something memorable I my big ‘0’ birthdays 🏃‍♀️🌪🍌

[Jogunlikely]

Congrats on the 12k and a very happy birthday x 🎉🎈🎁x

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Jogunlikely]

Thanks Jogunlikely! 🙏👍

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate10]

Amazing! You have so got the GSR! Go girl 👍👏🏻👏🏻 And belated Happy Birthday 🎂!!

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to BlondeAmbition72]

Thanks Blonde! 🤗 I do hope so! 🤞

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Fabulous!

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Thanks Sybil! 👍

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Happy 50th, EG! 🎉🎉🍾🥂🎂🎁😃❤️ And well done on a great run! 🏃‍♀️💥❤️ What day is the big one on?

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

21st October- Trafalgar Day

Vey appropriate as they run past HMS VICTORY

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Yep! 21st and given the number of people I know with colds and flu right now I’m going to live in an oxygen tent until then 🤣👍

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Happy Birthday and congratulations! 👏🏻😊🎉🏃🏻‍♀️🍌Wow!

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks 61andtrying! 🙏

[Hidden]

12km and fruit salad on your birthday 😳sounds fabulous 🎈🎊

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Fab run, well done! And Happy Birthday!!😀🎂

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Well done you, and I love bananananas for fuelling . I would have eaten the Brownie but then I have 0 self control!!!!

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

I’m blaming dehydration 🤣 thanks ju-ju!