London Summer Run

[David_G]

Hi everyone, I’m pleased to report I finished the London Summer Run this morning. I wasn’t fast and it wasn’t pretty, but I finished!👍

It was very well organised. Everyone was pleased to be out running together again. The music, bands, choirs and marshals were great. The polar bears, penguins and flamingos were a fun addition too!

[Comfortnotspeed Graduate10]

Massive well done! Looks like a fun event! Respect to you especially on such a warm day 🤩👏🤩👏🤩👏🤩🏆

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations on completing that London Summer Run (10K), lovely medal and photos, you look so happy in that photograph, well done 😀 🏃🏾

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Oh, well done David - fab medal too! Me and my husband had originally been going to do this but for a variety of reasons changed our minds. Glad it was a good day! 🙂

[CBDB Graduate10]

That medal looks gorgeous! Fab! Well done! There were also some people on the race forum cheering you on healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Brilliant! Saw some pics on Twitter and it looked great fun!

[Ian5K Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

There’s a healthunlocked marathon forum now?!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Ian5K]

🤣🤣 indeed there is! 👍🏽

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Great run in amazing surroundings, and a tasty piece of bling too. Fabulous day for you 👏👏👏👏🥇🏆🍺🍺🍺

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Brilliant David, more well deserved bling for your collection. Bet it was a wonderful atmosphere! 🏃‍♂️🎉🏅💥

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Wow sounds like a very joyful event, so glad you were there to join in the fun. Happy running 🤗

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done David - who wants fast and pretty anyway!😜

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That looks great, bet it felt so good to run in a group

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done David, glad to hear that all went well. Lovely bling.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Good looking bling there David! Well done on finishing the run - Fast and pretty don’t matter, you finished and that’s the important thing!

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Well done! Doesn't need to be pretty. Taking part is what matters most.Love those photos - reminds me of being in the office. Been working at home now too long (though I don't miss the commute really)

[David_G in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks Birdlady64, the journey up to London Bridge is just like the start of the normal commute I used to do. It felt a bit weird after working from home all this time! 😳 We might find out this month what we’re going to do about returning to the office. 🤔 I must admit I do miss my colleagues (or at least some of them!)😉

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Well done David. 👏👏👏 Fabulous day out, despite the heat, and a cheerful run too. Where do you find out about all these runs you attend?

[David_G in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks BrianUK. I don’t remember exactly where I found out about this one. I expect if you Google ‘organised running events near me’, or something similar, you can find local events. Otherwise, friends at Parkrun or local running clubs are a good source of information.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Great job David! That’s fab bling, well earned 🙂

The sight of people dressed up as animals always makes me giggle, so I’m not sure I’d be able to run very far with polar bears, penguins and flamingos waddling around 😂

[Raisemeup 60minGraduate]

Brilliant David, and I know the London atmosphere will have been amazing and a source of support. All in all, a very memorable experience.As a Londoner, lately to be found running around North West Kent, I have in mind to do a London run if and when I feel I can give a reasonable account of myself - that's one place I really wouldn't want to struggle!

Best wishes for your continued success and enjoyment of your runs.☺️

[David_G in reply to Raisemeup]

Thanks Raisemeup, it was a great event! The support from fellow runners, spectators and marshals was very welcome and helped me keep going.

Good luck with your running too!