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 🥳🥂
2nd Runniversary run: Two years ago today I... - Bridge to 10K
2nd Runniversary run
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Great run today, well done. Happy runniversary 🎉🍾 happy running 🤗
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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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Congratulations on your runniversary Sandie. Doesn’t time fly!
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Congratulations on your 2 year runniversary Sandie . Amazing 🥳🥳🥳
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Congratulations dear Sandie. Who knew 2 years ago that you would go on to run a half Marathon. You are an inspiration. Celebrate. 🍾🥂
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.
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 😂
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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Happy runniversary Sandie. It’s life changing, isn’t it! 👏🥂
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Lovely 5k. Happy Runniversary Sandie 🥳 👍
Happy runniversary Sandie. Seems like yesterday doesn’t it?
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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Happy runniversary. You have done some pretty amazing things in those 2 years. Well done , keep on trotting on.
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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Happy runniversary for yesterday 🥳🎉🥂. You've achieved so much in two years, here's to many more happy running years 🥰
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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 🥳🍰🥂
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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Happy runniversary to you Sandie 🎈🎉🍾 Here’s to many more running years ahead for you 🏃♀️🙂
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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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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.
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 😃
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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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Happy 2year Runniversary you started a year before us, being able to run is just the best isn’t it?
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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!!
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 😂)
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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Happy runniversary Sandie for yesterday.
Great that you’re clearly enjoying it so much.
Happy running 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️👍
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Many congratulations Sandie! I'm certain you'll make that sub-60 10k soon!👍🎉😀
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Excellent 🥳
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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. 😊