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First 10K event completed

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OlneyGraduate10
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In the pouring rain my only aim was to get round without falling or breaking anything. Ankle deep puddles to run through were a new experience with my only concern being what trip hazard they may be hiding. When the run was achieved without accident I was chuffed with 1hr 8mins 58secs. Bring on the next one with my son and his partner.....”Team Wood”. Needless to say they are much faster than me 😂

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MckennamarkGraduate10

Well done and a great time too. Great to complete a organised run safe and sound.

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OlneyGraduate10 in reply to Mckennamark

Thank you. It’s a cliche but I was someone who used to say “I can’t run, no honestly I can’t” so that medal means a lot to me.

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Deals1Graduate10

Well done! Great pic and excellent time in those conditions 👍👌👏🎉👋

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OlneyGraduate10 in reply to Deals1

Thank you, I love the support I get from the family. Running gives us a great joint hobby which is lovely.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Well done Olney. I’m very impressed with that time of yours. 👏🎉🏅 Great photo too. 😀

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OlneyGraduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thank you cheeky. I thought about posting one of my muddy feet but I wore my old socks with the hole in anticipating, extreme mud. As my old mum would say “ What would people think” 😂😂😂😂

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to Olney

Hahaha, yes always be clean and smart “just in case”! 😅😅

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damienairAdministrator

Many congratulations and very well done especially under the weather conditions. Great time. I need to do a 10K run today and it’s pouring down outside. Great running.

Damien

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OlneyGraduate10 in reply to damienair

Thank you 👍🏻 Keep well away from muddy paths for your run today.

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Dexy5Graduate10

Congratulations on your first 10k - it's a special one. It's a shame it was such wet weather all over the country when so many events were taking place, but you seem to have survived and achieved a good time. Well done.

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OlneyGraduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Thank you Dexy. As my son said if I can survive that it’s a good sign 😊

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Wow! What an amazing race you ran in the rain! So speedy!

Congratulations! 🍾🥂💦🏅👏🏻😊💦🎉👍☀️💦 💥⚡️ 🏃🏽🤸‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️💦🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️ 💦

And how lovely to have a hobby to enjoy with your family. Brilliant all round! 😊

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OlneyGraduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying

Thank you for such lovely support. It’s appreciated ❤️

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IrvingWashingtonGraduate10

That is brilliant! Well done! A great time for a competition, and given the conditions you should be massively proud of that achievement!

I was running though ankle-deep water at the weekend too. Rather grim, hardly refreshing....

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OlneyGraduate10 in reply to IrvingWashington

So true but exhilarating when over!! I wouldn’t walk in such conditions and I’m a keen walker. It’s a form of madness 😉

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Sammy-Lou

Well done olney! Great time ! Amazing !

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OlneyGraduate10 in reply to Sammy-Lou

Thank you, bring on another one ! 😉

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Run46Graduate10

Fantastic, well done you 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Great time too 😊

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OlneyGraduate10 in reply to Run46

Thank you 😊

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