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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 πŸŒžπŸŒžπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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pete1212 profile image
pete1212Graduate10

Well done on your run Buddy34 bet you 🦡🦡are fine happy running stay safe 16k awesome πŸ‘

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply topete1212

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

pete1212 profile image
pete1212Graduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

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 πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚πŸ€£ but to be fair you must be on a high after today πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply topete1212

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

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

Me too πŸ˜‚ 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 πŸ…Fantastic time too, especially with hills πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ₯³πŸ’₯

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toSandie1961

Shorts not shirts πŸ˜‚

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toSandie1961

I new what you meant 🀣

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

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 🩳 πŸ‘ŒπŸ˜€

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

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

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduateβ€’ in reply toBuddy34

And so you should be well done you

Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

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 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toMummycav

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

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

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

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WomangolferGraduate10

That’s fantastic Buddy.

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toWomangolfer

Thank you🌞

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ju-ju-Graduate10

That’s superb, huge well done 😎

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toju-ju-

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

MartinKH profile image
MartinKHGraduate10

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 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toMartinKH

Thank you 😊🌞

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

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply to

Thank you 🌞

Evol profile image
EvolGraduate10

Well done. Lovely pictures!

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toEvol

Thank you 🌞

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

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 πŸ€—

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

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

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!!πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ rest up now and be really proud.

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply to

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

Wow wow wow Buddy!! What a fantastic run! Running in shorts obviously agrees with you πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ . That distance and time is a huge achievement. A massive well done from me πŸ₯³πŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈ.

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply to

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

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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 πŸ˜‚.

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10

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

2718281 profile image
2718281Graduate10

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!

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply to2718281

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 🀣

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Dexy5Graduate10

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 πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ₯‚

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

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 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

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

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

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 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

🀣🀣

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10

Fantastic achievement! You’re an inspiration πŸ˜€πŸ₯³πŸ˜€

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toComfortnotspeed

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

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JazzyrunnerGraduate10

Fabulous! Well done! Running in shorts is great isn’t it? And what a distance πŸ˜΅πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toJazzyrunner

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

Jazzyrunner profile image
JazzyrunnerGraduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

Freedom! πŸ™ŒπŸ»

AliHC profile image
AliHCGraduate10

Fantastic run Buddy34 πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

10 miles is a big milestone of an achievement πŸ†

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

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jayval70Graduate10

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.

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply tojayval70

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 profile image
JonathanPGraduate10

Many congratulations on your 10 miles Buddy - fantastic achievement !πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸ˜€

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toJonathanP

Thank you 😊

Rigpig profile image
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 :-)

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toRigpig

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

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Mum22boysGraduate10

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

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toMum22boys

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

Oldgirlruns profile image
OldgirlrunsGraduate10

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 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toOldgirlruns

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

lexi6 profile image
lexi6Graduate10

Saw your post on the Marathon, so just wanted to say congratulations again Buddy. Awesome! πŸ₯³

Yogaandrun profile image
Yogaandrun

Brilliant , what an amazing distance. Inspiration to me to keep going. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toYogaandrun

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

Rigpig profile image
Rigpig

your post made the daily digest :-)

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toRigpig

πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

Sparkey5000 profile image
Sparkey500060minGraduate

Incredible! What beautiful scenery too.

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toSparkey5000

Thank you 😊

Sonia52 profile image
Sonia52Graduate10

Wow, well done!! That’s a fantastic achievement and for wearing the shorts too!! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ You must be very pleased with yourself. Looks a lovely place to run too. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toSonia52

Thank you 😊

Noodle1991 profile image
Noodle1991Graduate10

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 footballπŸ˜‚. You’ve now inspired me to go for more than 10K .

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toNoodle1991

Thank you😊

Kat332zz profile image
Kat332zzGraduate10

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

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toKat332zz

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

Hated2Run profile image
Hated2RunGraduate10

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 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toHated2Run

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

Rungranny profile image
Rungranny60minGraduate

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 πŸ’ͺ

wez70 profile image
wez70Graduate10

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 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply towez70

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

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LeosmitGraduate1060minGraduateβ€’ in reply towez70

🀣

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Couchpotato2

Fantastic buddy and glad the shorts helped!

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toCouchpotato2

Thanks😊

Leosmit profile image
LeosmitGraduate1060minGraduate

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

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toLeosmit

Thank you , it was tough but brilliant 😊

Leosmit profile image
LeosmitGraduate1060minGraduateβ€’ in reply toBuddy34

Great response: β€˜tough but brilliant’. Such a great achievement.

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate10

Massive Congratulations to you Buddy34!! 🀩🀩🀩! Your running spot looks so amazing too! A fantastic achievement!! πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½β€οΈ

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toFabulous450

Thank you 😊

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