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Jay66UKGraduate10
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Wow. What a race. Huge field, big crowds, well marked out route. I managed to get PRs for every distance between 400m and 10k, coming in just over 1:06 (1:05:32 for 10k according to Strava) and with a 0:31:17 5k in there. Loved it. Pushed hard throughout - my heart rate was well up.

It did feel like a lot of logistics for running 10k so I think I might stick to HMs for future races.

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David_G

Hi Jay, I’ve said it before, but more than happy to say it again - huge ‘well done’ on a fantastic achievement!😀👍👏👏👏

I’m not sure what my ‘favourite’ distance will turn out to be, but I suspect somewhere between 10K and HM, just to be awkward!😊

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Jay66UKGraduate10 in reply toDavid_G

Cheers David - the peril of us having so many “outlets”!!

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David_G in reply toJay66UK

Yep, that just about sums it up- Strava, here, Facebook etc etc🤯 I’m sure I’ve missed something but can’t think what🤣

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ArthurJGGraduate10 in reply toDavid_G

Between 10k and half marathon? In standard distances that means you would look for 10 mile races.

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David_G in reply toArthurJG

Thanks Arthur, I was thinking around that👍 There aren’t so many organised races over than distance but nothing to stop me just going out and doing it. About 1.5 laps of the Croydon HM route ought to do it! 🙂🏃‍♂️

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KatnapGraduate10

Yes! I was admiring your gold PR trophies for all distance on Strava.

Awesome achievement Jay!

😸 Katnap 😸

Outstanding Jay... Sorry I have to say, your picture caught my attention because I've just bought that exact running top for a 10k I've booked in London... Adizero singlet. Looks good on you fella 😄

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Jay66UKGraduate10 in reply to

Cheers pal. I have it in white too but wanted my friends to find me again at the end!

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Fabulous450Graduate10

Congratulations Jay!! Well done you! ❤️

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Check out the honed athlete - and I’m not even joking! Jay you’re amazing! What a speedster you’ve turned into. Mahoosive well done to you! 👊🏅🎉🏃💪

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Jay66UKGraduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

:::blush::: That’s really kind.

One of my early posts mentioned why I was running - in part, to get back in shape and be more attractive and have a chance with someone lovely who I would also be attracted to. It’s early days, but I’ve recently met someone who fits that bill. So something is maybe working!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toJay66UK

That’s lovely to hear! You’ve found a very lucky person. 😀

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toJay66UK

That's brilliant Jay

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GoforitmamaGraduate10

Fantastic achievement and a really really great time too.

Well done !

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Ang33333

Well done! Great time. Must have been warm! Have a 10k pencilled in for Sept....!

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SybilwGraduate10

Congratulations! You’re looking amazing these days. A poster boy for the program!!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Congratulations Jay on completing yesterday's Manchester 10K and in such a great time, just think last year at this time you were just starting with C25K, now you have ran in Europe's largest 10K and it was on the telly as well, great work.

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Dexy5Graduate10

Well done Jay, a grrrreat Manchester 10k, beating all your records. I think running with others helps it along a bit. I think we now need to see a before c25k photo to prove how much weight you’ve lost. you are looking really good.

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Jay66UKGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Done. Ooh that was painful. I don’t recognise that man anymore.

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toJay66UK

You know you cant stop running now

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mountaindreamerGraduate10

Well done Jay! And looking great! 😃❤️🏃‍♂️💥💥💥

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LoungeLizaardGraduate10

Such a great achievement, i think you are better than you realise young man. Well done 👍❤️👊

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Well done indeed Jay. That is simply brilliant! I had no idea you run at such speeds! Wow! And many congratulations! 🍾🥂🏅🏃🏻🤸🏻‍♂️🏃🏻🤸🏻‍♂️🏃🏻🤸🏻‍♂️👏🏻👍🌟 💥⚡️🎉😊

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amanda2463

Big congratulations Jay and you look great might I add xxx

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Wow, those are great times, well done! 🏅👏👍😀🏃

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Wimborne

What a fabulous run 👏👏 PBS all the way is just so amazing. 😀

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CrazyDogLady19Graduate10

Congratulations!!! Inspirational ☺️👏👏👏

Well done Jay, your doing brilliant X

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Jay66UKGraduate10 in reply to

Thanks Rachey! Hope you are doing ok.

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paul1960Graduate10

Well done it was a great day loved it I did 1 hour 13mins it was my first event going to do it next year

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Jay66UKGraduate10 in reply topaul1960

Well done!

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paul1960Graduate10 in reply toJay66UK

Cheers

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linda9389Graduate10

So much to celebrate there! Huge congratulations 👏👏👏🥇

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Cazza26Graduate10

Brilliant run, Jay!! I realised pretty early on I’d no chance of spotting you in that mahoosive crowd!!!

A great experience.

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