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Two years ago today I did W1R1 of C25k with the slowest ever 8 x 1 minute staggers before collapsing in a heap. To celebrate I was planning a “little” 10k, but, by the time my work teleconference finished, it was far too hot, so I put on my new Hokas and pootled a 32 min 5k, which, 2 years ago, felt like an unachievable target! Week 3 of the 1k speed challenge to come on Saturday as part of this week’s virtual parkrun. Congratulations and happy runniversary to the rest of you April people 🥳🥂

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Great run today, well done. Happy runniversary 🎉🍾 happy running 🤗

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toGrannyhugs

Thank you. You had an amazing run today, brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply toSandie1961

Thank you, fundraising going well too 🥰🤗

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Happy runniversary Sandie. The 10k will wait. I really thought that you might have gone out and smashed it today, but conf calls can be draining, especially for NHS.A nice bottle begging to be opened I think.🍾🍾🍾🍺

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toBeachcomber66

Thanks BC! It was 18 degrees by the time I got out, not the right temp for PBs and a longer run probably not sensible for first run with new shoes either, but it was a nice enjoyable run. Opened a bottle of the new Gordons Italian Lemon with Mediterranean Fever Tree. Yum 😋

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CoddfishGraduate10

Congratulations on your runniversary Sandie. Doesn’t time fly!

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toCoddfish

Thanks Coddfish! I looked back at my post from my first runniversary and thought, where on earth did that year go. It has been such a good year!

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Buddy34Graduate10

Congratulations on your 2 year runniversary Sandie . Amazing 🥳🥳🥳

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toBuddy34

Thanks Buddy! It’s been a great year. Just hoping things start to get back to something like normal so we can start making memories again soon 🤞🏻

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Dexy5Graduate10

Congratulations dear Sandie. Who knew 2 years ago that you would go on to run a half Marathon. You are an inspiration. Celebrate. 🍾🥂

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toDexy5

Aww thank you Dexy. Two years ago I couldn’t imagine running 5k, never mind a HM; they were only for serious runners, not unfit, 50 odd year olds like me 😂 Really hoping it won’t be too long before we can get together again. Miss you guys and all the fun we’ve had together 😢

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toSandie1961

Me too Sandie 😘

It is amazing how we can condition ourselves with dedication and perseverance. That's still a super 5k time too. Happy running anniversary. I really wish you many years of happy running ahead.

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to

Thank you! Sub 60 10k is the next target. Never imagined in a million years that I would become a runner in my late 50s, but once I decide to do something, I can be pretty dogged 😂

in reply toSandie1961

Your times are really good already and I think you can chip away at that 1hour mark. To run like you are now is inspiring for many others following along the path. Best wishes.

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply to

Thank you 😊 Just need to find about 2.5 minutes, but there again it took me nearly a year to get under 30 for a 5k. And to think I used to skive off cross country at school, go home for coffee and biscuits then join the back of the class as they came past our house to go back to school 😂

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Happy runniversary Sandie. It’s life changing, isn’t it! 👏🥂

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toBaddieThePirate

Thanks Baddie. It really is - and the running community is just amazing!

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MeepmumGraduate10

Happy runniversary 🎉👏

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toMeepmum

Thank you 😊

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lexi6Graduate10

Lovely 5k. Happy Runniversary Sandie 🥳 👍

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply tolexi6

Thanks Lexi! Happy runniversary to you too xx

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Decker

Happy runniversary Sandie. Seems like yesterday doesn’t it?

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toDecker

It really does! To think that I could hardly run for a minute 2 years ago and ran a half marathon last month is just mind blowing though.

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Deals1Graduate10

Ah happy runniversary! Fab 😀😀

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toDeals1

Thanks Deals 😊

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Sammy-Lou

Happy runniversary! Well done you! Funnily enough I decided last night the check when mine is/was!! 3 weeks ago! 1 whole year! I started running round our field and stuck to the bottom part where no one could see me - then I bought a treadmill on eBay for autumn and winter. So last night I ventured into the field and managed all the way round - the hills are now achievable! Seemed like mountains last year ! So next goal to go completely round Four times to achieve 5k rather than sticking to the flat!! Watch this space!!!

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toSammy-Lou

Brilliant, well done. I have absolute respect for those of you who run hills. Look forward to reading about your hilly 5k 😃

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Sammy-Lou in reply toSandie1961

Thank you Sandie 1961 will do re hills 5k! 👍

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RunningroniGraduate10

Happy runniversary. You have done some pretty amazing things in those 2 years. Well done , keep on trotting on.

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toRunningroni

Thank you 😊 Considering I was never going to go beyond 10k ... Certain VRBs (they know who they are!) have got a lot to answer for 😂

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RunningroniGraduate10 in reply toSandie1961

I was particularly impressed with the drinking wine and running challenge.

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toRunningroni

Funnily enough our little group is split between that was great fun, let’s do it again and never again 😂

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linda9389Graduate10

Happy runniversary for yesterday 🥳🎉🥂. You've achieved so much in two years, here's to many more happy running years 🥰

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply tolinda9389

Thanks Linda. You’ve provided such great encouragement. Hope we get to run together at some point when we’re “let out” xx

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply toSandie1961

I'd love that! 👍

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TailChaserGraduate10

Happy runniversary Sandie! Amazing how time flies and how far you have come - bet you never even considered the possibility of a HM back then! Congratulations 🥳🍰🥂

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toTailChaser

Thanks TC! I never even considered the possibility of a HM 6 months ago 😂 You pesky V/ARBs bring out the competitive side in me xx

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply toSandie1961

Oh yes 😁💪💪💪

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RaspberrypinkGraduate10

Congratulations. You’ve achieved so much ! 👍🏼

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toRaspberrypink

Thank you 😊

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Tonj

Congratulations on your runniversary. 🍾🥂

I’m celebrating my 1st year at the weekend. Same as you, a year ago at the age of 56 I started C25K and never in a million years did I ever think I would ever be running 10K. Just goes to show if you want to achieve something it’s possible at any age with a bit of determination and perseverance. Keep up the good work Sandie1961😃

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toTonj

Congratulations on your runniversary for the weekend 🥳🥂 I never imagined doing 10k and now I’ve done a HM. It really has changed my life!

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Happy runniversary to you Sandie 🎈🎉🍾 Here’s to many more running years ahead for you 🏃‍♀️🙂

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks IP! I think running has well and truly got into my blood, not to mention a lust for shiny medals (a bit like Gollum 😂) Parkrun, meet ups and events may be cancelled for now, but nobody can take the sheer joy of running on a sunny spring morning away 😃😃

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Pootle 5k in 32 minutes you say? Hmmmm!!!! 🤣

Congratulations on your 2nd runniversary (hahaha, my predictive text knows that as a word!). You’ve come soooooo far in those 2 years and your speed is phenomenal. 🚀

It’s been fabulous having you as a VRB, followed swiftly by an ARB. 👍🏃‍♀️😀

Happy running into your 3rd year and see you soooooon (keeping all sorts crossed for a swift return to PR normality 🤞)

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply tocheekychipmunks

Aw, thank you my lovely friend 😊 I have it in my predictive text too - in fact, one day I had to change it back to anniversary for some friends’ special day 😂 I do so hope we will be able to get together before too long. Really miss you guys and our meet ups 😢

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toSandie1961

❤️

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johnm12Graduate10

Well done. The benefits of this running thing are huge aren't they. Quite apart from the fitness, I find it really helps to get things in perspective if I am feeling a bit fed up! It is funny when you look back and think what a change its made.

Keep running.

Oh youve got me thinking, my Saucony's have 610Km on the clock , maybe I can justify a new set.

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply tojohnm12

Thank you John! Yes, I think it would have been much harder over the last few weeks if I hadn’t been able to get out and just run and so glad I live in a rural area, where it’s easy to maintain social distance. Definitely sounds like a new pair are on the cards. Your current shoes have done their bit and are due a well earned retirement 😃

Kevin41 profile image
Kevin41Graduate10

Great to hear thanks - having only completed it fairly recently it’s good to know that there are others still enjoying running years later. I’m hoping that too will be me!!

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toKevin41

I think it is the all round benefit physically, mentally and socially plus the fact it’s free (well, apart from proper shoes and events!) that keeps me going. As a lifelong non runner, I (and my friends and family) still can’t quite believe it 😂

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Happy 2year Runniversary you started a year before us, being able to run is just the best isn’t it?

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Happy runniversary to you both too 🥂 After 56 years of saying I’m not a runner and never will be, I am! Still find it a bit hard to believe 😳

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toSandie1961

You are an awesome runner

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Aw, thank you x

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SybilwGraduate10

Congratulations. I too started this in April 2 years ago - you sound a bit more structured (and faster) than me but I agree - it’s amazing!!

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toSybilw

Happy runniversary to you too then 🥂 I wouldn’t say structured exactly - my HM training was on the back of a fag packet (metaphorically speaking 😂)

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SybilwGraduate10 in reply toSandie1961

Well don’t tell anyone but my 10k was after lots of 5ks, one 7k and just because I kept going one day! I knew I’d got stamina but never thought I could run. Not following the plan but I’ve done it again since and survived. Stopping at that distance though. Good luck.

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toSybilw

Sometimes you just have to go for it 😃 10k is definitely my favourite distance - far enough to feel like a proper run. I tend to have enough after an hour of any kind of exercise, so perfect for me!

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MartinKHGraduate10

Happy runniversary Sandie for yesterday.

Great that you’re clearly enjoying it so much.

Happy running 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️👍

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toMartinKH

Thanks Martin! There are times when I still ask myself why on earth I am doing this, then I have a really good run, meet up with VRBs or add another medal to the collection and I know why 😃 Happy running to you too 🏃‍♂️

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JonathanPGraduate10

Many congratulations Sandie! I'm certain you'll make that sub-60 10k soon!👍🎉😀

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Sandie1961Graduate10 in reply toJonathanP

Thanks Jonathan! I’m glad you’re so confident 😂

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AnnieappleAdministrator

Excellent 🥳

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Hello Sandie1961, Sorry rather late to your Runniversary Party. Many congratulations

🎉🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎉🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎉🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎉

How amazing that you count a 32 minute 5k run as a pootle!!!!!

Your post has made me look up my runniversary date. I now see that I completely missed my 2 years which was 24th March. Other things on my mind at that time, I expect. My running log tells me that I did actually run on that day, so that is good. 😊

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