What a day🌞🌞🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Buddy34]

So today was going to be a few firsts for me, first time running in shorts. Now I know that might not be a big deal but for me it was as just didn't have the confidence before .

Also today I ran my longest run ever, just over 16k. It was hard it was hilly in parts but it was beautiful and so rewarding.

Now I know I've said it lots of times but all you people on here have totally helped get me there with all your own running posts . So thank you 🌞🌞🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[pete1212 Graduate10]

Well done on your run Buddy34 bet you 🦵🦵are fine happy running stay safe 16k awesome 👏

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to pete1212]

Don't know if I'm more happy about the run or getting out in shorts🤣

[pete1212 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

I would say both by the sounds of it brilliant I don’t like shorts because of my legs are milk bottle white lol we humans are strange people 😂🤣😂🤣 but to be fair you must be on a high after today 👏👏👏👏👏

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to pete1212]

Yes I have 3/4 white legs as I wear capri leggings 🤣

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Me too 😂 but I am not even contemplating shirts! Congratulations on the run. You’ll have to hop across to the Marathon site to get your 10 mile badge 🏅Fantastic time too, especially with hills 👏🏻🥳💥

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Shorts not shirts 😂

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I new what you meant 🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Flipping heck what an amazing achievement, all I can think is wow that’s awesome, you must be so proud of yourself I’m proud of you and proud to know you as you have inspired us over the last year, you go girl and keep wearing those shorts 🩳 👌😀

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I'm just a bit proud if I'm honest on the run and the wearing of shorts 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Buddy34]

And so you should be well done you

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Wow Buddy34 , that’s a fantastic distance! You must feel so pleased with yourself? I agree with you 100%, the people on this forum are fabulous...well done to you x

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you , this forum really is the best and I'm so proud to be part of it😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Me too Buddy, I can’t believe all this was going on and I didn’t know about it for ages!!

[Womangolfer Graduate10]

That’s fantastic Buddy.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Womangolfer]

Thank you🌞

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

That’s superb, huge well done 😎

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thank you for your magic plan getting me to the first 10k distance 😊

[MartinKH Graduate10]

Many congratulations Buddy on both of your achievements.

The distance is amazing.

And I hope you felt good running in your shorts, and feel OK to do so again.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to MartinKH]

Thank you 😊🌞

[Hidden]

16km in shorts. Wow! I'm impressed. Only in my dreams.... Great photos too.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 🌞

[Evol Graduate10]

Well done. Lovely pictures!

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Evol]

Thank you 🌞

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic run, so pleased for you. Great photos. I wish I’d put shorts on but it really did look miserable when I headed out. Happy running 🤗

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you , we had sunshine since this morning a bit duller now🌞

[Hidden]

Blimey!! This is insane 🌟🌟🌟

Well done Buddy. That is a cracking distance and time. I'm well chuffed for you! Absolutely fantastic. Shorts are definitely the future so well done on being brave and getting out there like that. Remember, you inspire us as much as we do you. Brilliant. I'm buzzing and I didn't even run it!!😂😂😂 rest up now and be really proud.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you , well shorts are for the sunshine so I'd thought I'd give it a go🌞

[Hidden]

Wow wow wow Buddy!! What a fantastic run! Running in shorts obviously agrees with you 😊🏃‍♀️ . That distance and time is a huge achievement. A massive well done from me 🥳🤸‍♀️.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, going to look for more shorts now🌞🤣

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Inspired by you, I have just ordered my first pair of running shorts!! If any body had suggested that as a possibility last year I would have laughed at them 😂.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

The shorts are Hidden fault 🤣🤣 but I'm really glad I tried running in them it feels so different

[2718281 Graduate10]

Wow, that's a great distance and time! I did my first 10 miles on Saturday, it's probably because I didn't wear shorts, but took me over 2 hours!! I completely understand the shorts issue, and I think you were brave and deserve to be very proud!! Well done!

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to 2718281]

Thanks and congratulations on you also running 10 miles. Once I was out running I just forgot all about the shorts , half my legs are tanned with running so the other half just need to catch up 🤣

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done Buddy, you have done brilliantly, and if you did 16.1km do claim your 10 mile badge on the marathon forum. Celebrate in style 🏃‍♀️👏👏🍾🥂

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy , yes I've claimed my shiny new badge . I will celebrate with spaghetti bolognese made by my husband and a mint chocolate Magnum ice cream 🤣

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Ooh. I’ve got a supply of mini mint magnums in the freezer too. 😋

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Only buy them now as I know I can stop at 1 as previous to my running and weight loss journey I would have ate all 4🤣

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

🤣🤣

[Comfortnotspeed Graduate10]

Fantastic achievement! You’re an inspiration 😀🥳😀

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Aww your so kind . On here and reading everyone else's posts is what inspires me 😊

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10]

Fabulous! Well done! Running in shorts is great isn’t it? And what a distance 😵👏🏻👏🏻

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Thank you, I always wanted to run in shorts as the weather has been lovely🌞

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Freedom! 🙌🏻

[AliHC Graduate10]

Fantastic run Buddy34 🏃🏼‍♀️

10 miles is a big milestone of an achievement 🏆

And a brave move wearing shorts too! I was brave enough to wear mine once last summer 😂 But they just feel so much freer and cooler on very hot days 😄

[jayval70 Graduate10]

Well done Buddy. 16km is fantastic - but running in shorts....... so brave. I could never unleash my milk bottles on the world - it’s just not ready 🤣🤣🤣. I bet it felt lovely to have the air on your legs.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to jayval70]

Right now I have tanned legs 1/4 the way up as I wear 3/4 capri leggings all year round and I thought sod it get the shorts on . 🤣

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Many congratulations on your 10 miles Buddy - fantastic achievement !👍🎉😀

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you 😊

[Rigpig]

That's really amazing! you must feel great

I used to be embarrassed about being seen out running at all let alone in shorts, which is why I did it before 6am every morning. Now I don't give a damn and go out at any time of day

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Rigpig]

Thank you, isn't it amazing how our confidence grows 😊

[Mum22boys Graduate10]

This is amazing, well done. What a fantastic distance and a super time 👏👏 I have shorts... but they haven't been on yet....

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Mum22boys]

Thank you, once you wear them the first time you'll want to wear them again😊

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Go Buddy! I’m in awe of your wearing shorts, and envious as I doubt the world will ever be ready to see me in a pair! Happy running!

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you, that was my thinking but now want to buy more🤣

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Saw your post on the Marathon, so just wanted to say congratulations again Buddy. Awesome! 🥳

[Yogaandrun]

Brilliant , what an amazing distance. Inspiration to me to keep going. 🏃‍♀️

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Yogaandrun]

Thank you , I think it's the posts that keep us all going 😊😊

[Rigpig]

your post made the daily digest

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Rigpig]

😊👍

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate]

Incredible! What beautiful scenery too.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Sparkey5000]

Thank you 😊

[Sonia52 Graduate10]

Wow, well done!! That’s a fantastic achievement and for wearing the shorts too!! 👏👏👏 You must be very pleased with yourself. Looks a lovely place to run too. 🏃‍♀️😊👍

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Sonia52]

Thank you 😊

[Noodle1991 Graduate10]

That’s amazing. Well done Buddy34. I’ve still got to brave shorts with my footballers legs which female and 62 years young is not a great sight. And I can’t even play football😂. You’ve now inspired me to go for more than 10K .

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Noodle1991]

Thank you😊

[Kat332zz Graduate10]

Well done Buddy34. For the shorts and the run. I’m attempting half that distance this week but not the shorts😀

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Kat332zz]

Thanks, I felt really against wearing shorts it's just a personal thing but the legs just feel so free😊

[Hated2Run Graduate10]

Nice one buddy - 16k is brilliant and the route looks fantastic. . Shorts I don't know what the problem is personally I'd run in my wellies if I thought it would help : )

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Hated2Run]

Thank you . It's just I hadn't wore shorts for years but I'm so glad I did😊

[Rungranny 60minGraduate]

That's a great achievement. Those legs are bringing you places you never thought you could go before . Wear the shorts with pride. I'm so impressed 💪

[wez70 Graduate10]

Nice work there! I only wore shorts once ... few summers ago ... nearly caused a bush fire and the chafing was not worth it so didn't bother again and stuck to running tights!!!

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to wez70]

Thanks, I had no problem running in them at all I bought ones like its 2 pairs of shorts in one 😊

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to wez70]

🤣

[Couchpotato2]

Fantastic buddy and glad the shorts helped!

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Thanks😊

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Buddy, what an achievement! That’s stuff dreams are made of! 10 miles. Wow. You’re fab. Oh, and fit!!

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Leosmit]

Thank you , it was tough but brilliant 😊

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Buddy34]

Great response: ‘tough but brilliant’. Such a great achievement.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Massive Congratulations to you Buddy34!! 🤩🤩🤩! Your running spot looks so amazing too! A fantastic achievement!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you 😊