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Woohoo, I finally did it - sub 30 5k ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿฅณ

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I was planning to go to Lincoln parkrun this morning but found out last night that it had been cancelled so went along to Market Rasen instead. It is a nice flat, broad course around the racecourse, so can be quick. Well, I went off too quick (5:46 for the first km) and I thought โ€œoh no, Iโ€™m going to regret thisโ€. 3km in 17:48 and I suddenly started to think maybe I could finally reach that elusive goal. Legs starting to get a bit tired and at 4km I was just over 24 minutes. By this stage I was absolutely determined to crack it, so paced myself against a lady who had been going the same pace as me and had started to speed up. Final km in 5:47, Strava 5k time 29:43, official time 29:56,3rd in my age group and an age rating of 61.3%. My parkrun 1st anniversary run as well. I feel so emotional. Definitely one of my proudest achievements in running. Have a great weekend running friends!

PS There were 19 in my age group ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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Dottie_DGraduate10

And proud you should be. Well done on a great achievement ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

WHOO-HOO! YES! Well done Sandie! ๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‡๐ŸŽ‰โœจ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽˆ What a fantastic way to start your day! ๐Ÿ˜€

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Stunning acheivement Sandie!

Congratulations on a terrific run...no wonder you feel happy!๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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DebstonGraduate10

WOW, that's brilliant, well done you! And on your Parkrun anniversary too, what a wonderful way to celebrate! ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿฅ‚ ๐Ÿฅ‰

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Dexy5Graduate10

Sandie, how fabulous, Congratulations to you. Sub 30? Yay!!!! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ

It was hot today, so well done. No wonder you felt emotional. I was 31:44 despite starting off well, so no PB or sub 30 for me. The trouble is Iโ€™m already on the 2nd fastest course, so tourism wonโ€™t help me.

I hope you celebrate in style after your parkrun anniversary. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

After 2 successive over 33 mins at Penrith and Leamington, it came completely out of the blue. Thankfully the weather here was overcast and only 15 degrees, which helped enormously! Still grinning ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

Well done too Dexy5 ! Iโ€™d be cock-a-hoop with your time too! You speedy guys are awesome! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Š๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅ‚

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks cheeky, but 6 seconds slower than my official PB, so a bit frustrating. UTS ran with me most of the way after doing the first timers briefing, which was nice. I think he enjoyed a leisurely parkrun for a change. I will get to 31 mins one day. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธโšก๏ธ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

You definitely will Dexy! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘Š I know it! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

My PR was ok, although it was humid this morning and I had no power in my legs at all after my 17k on Thursday. Note to self - allow 2 rest days after a long run next time! ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿฅต๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜…

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Never mind, I bet floss enjoyed it anyway. I think Iโ€™d need a week off after 17k. Thatโ€™s amazing.

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Your final sprint was at 4.35 pace, which is amazing, especially on tired legs!

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UpTheStanleyGraduate10

Great stuff, Sandie, and how satisfying to get your official time sub-30 too :-)

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toUpTheStanley

So unbelievably chuffed UTS!

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damienairAdministrator

Oh fantastic and many congratulations to you on your first sub 30 minute 5K. Itโ€™s a great milestone and takes a lot of hard work to get there. Iโ€™m delighted for you. Yahoo! Have a great weekend.

Damien

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply todamienair

Thanks Damien. I felt as though I would never get there. I really surprised myself today!

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damienairAdministratorโ€ข in reply toSandie1961

Youโ€™ll never forget your first sub 30 min 5k. I got mine at a road race 2 years ago, I got 29:56 and I felt like as if Iโ€™d won the race.๐Ÿ˜€

Damien

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lexi6Graduate10

Thats wonderful Sandie, congratulations. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ‘

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backintimeGraduate10

Congrats ! You must be so proud of yourself : ) write it down on a piece of paper and take a photo for a screensaver : )

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply tobackintime

Iโ€™m still grinning!

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Oldlady57

Well run Sandie, fab achievement ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Sandie, you are EPIC! Mahoosive congratulations, I canโ€™t even imagine (will probably never know! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…) how it feels to go that quickly. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Amazing. Well done you! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅ‚

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thank you Cheeky! You can still run further than I can though ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

Together weโ€™d make an awesome team Sandie! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Wimborne

Just wow!!!! Thatโ€™s absolutely fantastic Sandie!!!!!! Yay!!!!! Gazelle!!!!!! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toWimborne

Not sure about the gazelle bit! Just all came together amazingly. Hope you are continuing to recover well x

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Well done - fab achievement!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

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Ang33333

Yay! Well done!! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toAng33333

Thank you. I am so pleased (and amazed)! Took me a year ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Jell6Graduate10

Brilliant, well done Sandie.

I think that you should treat yourself to something now ๐ŸŽ

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Gwenllian1Graduate10

That is brilliant! What a great achievement and how good to do it on your parkrun anniversary too! I am in awe as my big ambition is to do it in less than 40 mins!

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Couchpotato2

Fantastic! Iโ€™m really pleased for you. Today I came 6th out of 11 in my age category and I was pretty chuffed with that :-)

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theoldfellow

A world record! Sandie hasn't ever done that before anywhere! Well done.

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฃ

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply totheoldfellow

Haha! Love it ๐Ÿ˜Š

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WizziewoodGraduate10

Brilliant! ... Well done you!

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CloudbusterGraduate10

Congratulations Sandie on your amazing parkrun ! That is fabulous, how exciting. No wonder you're emotional! Well done ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Whoop whoop ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ชthat's brilliant Sandie! Congratulations and very well done to you for all those achievements. No wonder you're a bit emotional. Enjoy the glory ๐Ÿ™‚

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grumpyoldgirl

Oh what a brilliant way to celebrate your park runniversary Sandie, that's really special - you worked hard for that, well done :) (And I'm so jealous of that age rating, fab!)

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Not sure I can repeat it! But I will bask in the glory for now ๐Ÿ˜‚

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misswobbleGraduate10

Oh well done ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

I intend doing that one before long With my niece hopefully ๐Ÿ™‚

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Let me know if you do and we can arrange a meet up

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misswobbleGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

I sure will! If you're anywhere near Cleethorpes, we're doing the 5k on Sunday, 15th Sept on the prom There's a delicious-sounding half marathon but I plumped for the shorter distance so I can run it with my niece. It's Tape2Tape Humber Coastal Series race

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Argh, thatโ€™s the day of our Wild Wine Run in Leicestershire! Only about 45 mins to Cleethorpes as well ๐Ÿ˜ซ

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misswobbleGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

Vigilantes Running Maravan in November ! Which reminds me, I need to book the hotel!

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply tomisswobble

What a great idea! Unfortunately I am definitely not up to a marathon or even a half. Aiming for 10 miles, possibly for Great South with cheekychipmunks and Dexy5 in October!

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

Ooh you said it Sandie ๐Ÿคž

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

I know ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ฉ I havenโ€™t actually registered yet though ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

But itโ€™s nice to know you are thinking of it. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Kat332zzGraduate10

Well done you, itโ€™s a great feeling to reach that goal.

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toKat332zz

It sure is ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10

That's fantastic Sandie! Very fitting to crack it on your anniversary too! Now for sub-29!๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toJonathanP

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ it took a year to get to 30 so I donโ€™t think 29 will happen any time soon!

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JonathanPGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandie1961

You never know!๐Ÿ˜€

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Boss1973Graduate10

Absolutely fantastic Sandie, I also broke the dreaded 30 minute mark at Preston parkrun today it is an amazing feeling and it put a smile on my face the whole day. 2 weeks ago I came in at 30.02 and I was gutted as I was so close today the run felt so different and I came in at 29.33. Well done again

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toBoss1973

Brilliant, well done Boss1973 I can imagine how gutted you were at 30.02. My previous best was 31.14 so yesterday was a bit of a surprise. I couldnโ€™t stop smiling all day either ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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KatiepopsGraduate10

Fabulous! You should be proud. Go celebrate!๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿท

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Sweatylady

Well done, absolutely fantastic to break 30 min and have such a great age grade! ๐Ÿ‘

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toSweatylady

My first time over 60% - apparently that makes me a local class runner ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Zanzibar4Graduate10

Well done amazing achievement you should be very proud ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toZanzibar4

Not sure why this has popped up now, as it was back in the summer, but thank you anyway. Done it another 3 times now, so next target is a sub 60 10k ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

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ktsok

Wonderful, well done you!

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Sandie1961Graduate10โ€ข in reply toktsok

Not sure why this has popped up now, as it was back in the summer, but thank you anyway. Done it another 3 times since, so next target is a sub 60 10k ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

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ktsokโ€ข in reply toSandie1961

๐Ÿ˜† Enjoy this round 2 of congratulations!

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