Not an April Fool.

[Hareshaw-Granny]

One whole year running, my first runniversary and a very special day for me.

In December 2019 my mum died and had lost her ability to move unaided. In her memory and to make sure this doesn’t happen to me I decided to start C25K on what would have been her 87th birthday on the 1.4.20. Got to 5k and then decided to transfer to the bridge forum and have a bash at 10k. After a few stints on the IC I decided to take it a bit slower and quickly realised that I could complete this today on what would have been her 88th birthday.

Done and dusted 10.07k in 1.16.59 with a 10k split of 1.16.29. Really chuffed with that and know that Mum would have been very pleased with it too.

The run itself was pretty hard going, with a constant headwind no matter what direction I was running. At least for Scotland it was dry!!

Looking forward to some better weather. Safe and happy running to all.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 1st runniversary Hareshaw-Granny and a great 10k to celebrate. I'm sure your mum would have been so very proud of you. 👏👏🥳🥳🥳

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, it’s been a topsy turvy kind of day emotionally. Hoping this finds you improved with your back since your last post and you’re either back to running or nearly there.👍

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

I know I should've put another post up. I took a week off from running and my last 6 runs have been no more than 6k just to make sure. Everything seems okay. Thanks👍

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Amazing, so glad you’re getting back out there

[Blossom- 60minGraduate]

Oh HG what a fantastic achievement! You must be so proud. I'm proud of you too! I've got a niggly groin strain so not done anything for a week but itching to get back. Well done you!🏃‍♀️💥

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to Blossom-]

Thank you so much, really pleased. Hope you are able to get back out soon 🤞

[nowster Graduate10]

That's a great time for a first ever 10km run, especially with a headwind. 👍

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Thanks nowster, very pleased with that result. My wish is to run with no hills, rain or headwinds. Quite a big ask, probably going to head to the beach when we’re allowed 🤣👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Happy runaverssary ! 😁And what a great run and pace for a 10K

Well done ! 👍

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you so much, pretty pleased, going to have a week off for a short break.👍

[Alvor]

A very well done to you 👏🏻 X

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to Alvor]

Thank you very kindly.👍

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

A lovely 1st runniversary 10k to remember your lovely Mum H-G. She would be so proud of you. Well done! 🥰

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Not snow, but now.🤣🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

🤣

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Thank you CC, a great point to get to snow a short break. 🙏🏼

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Congratulations! Thats a good time too for your first 10k! And what a lovely tribute to your Mum. I'm sure she would be so proud of what you have achieved.

Well done you 👏👏👏

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you, been a very strange day. Just chilling now with a wee glass or two of my favourite Catena Malbec.🍷🍷

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Ooh! Nice choice.😋You are clearly a lady with taste😁

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

🤣🤣

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first 10k. Must have been a very emotional day for you - your Mum's birthday, runniversary and this achievement. Great time too! I don't hold out too much hope for flat, balmy running - maybe later in the year????

Enjoy your evening basking in your success! 🥇🏅🏆🎖🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🥂🍾

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Thanks, can only live in hope with the weather. Looking forward to our Edinburgh festival 10k at the end of May.👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

What a wonderful way to remember your mum, she would be so proud of you

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you so much, she was a special lady. 😁

[Hidden]

brilliant run H-G congratulations and Happy Easter 🐣

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks v much. Feeling it today!