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Fancy a virtual run together? please join us for the HU10 - spring 24๐ŸŒท๐Ÿ’ฎ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฅ‡

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linda9389Graduate10
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Hello lovely Bridge to 10k VRBs.

I'm popping over here from our sister forum, Fun Beyond 10k and Race support, to let you know of a virtual event we are running. We've run severalof these events over the last few years; some of you will be familiar with the format already - for those who aren't all the details can be found below.

โญ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ“ขWe'd love you to join us for the HU10 - spring 24 ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ“ขโญ

In short we invite our VRBs to cover a given distance, running or walking, wherever they choose! We nominate a date for the event, share our training, run our run (or walk our walk) and then look forward to reading all the 'race' reports. If you're able to set off at the nominated date and time, you have the added boost of knowing we are all on the virtual HU start line together - running on our own, but definitely not alone.

โญ Distance: this time you will have the option of 10k or 10 miles (or both!)

โญ Main event date: Sunday 19th May at 9:30am (however, as always, we realise the date/time might not work for everyone; so in order to give greater flexibility we will accept runs/runwalks/walks at any time on Sunday 19th May, or at any point during the following week of Monday 20th to Sunday 26th May). By my calculations, that gives us 8 weeks to train (although I may still be walking as injury currently stops play)!!!

โญ How does it work: in the past we have set up a music playlist (based on your suggestions), we have put together a 'run experience' using the RunGo app and we have even made race bibs available (so long as you have a printer at home!). You run, run/walk or walk your chosen distance, wherever you like, on a day that suits you.

โญ Finally, we will of course have a winner! In the past, the winner has been the person who completed their run in the time closest to our randomly generated time (after the event closes). Maybe you have a more creative suggestion - but however we choose our winner, we will ensure there is absolutely no requirement to run fast to win this event! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ†

Do let us know if you have a more creative suggestion!

โญ We hope youโ€™ll be eager to join in (and help make this another great one)

This event is of course entirely free to enter and yet again, there are no t-shirts, medals, socks, aid stations or toilet queues! No training plans or routes will be supplied! Instead, a unique HU experience, run your way ๐Ÿ˜

If you're currently running around 5k, this may encourage you to push to 10k. If you're running at 10k, perhaps it will give you the boost to get to the magic 10 miles. If you're running beyond, perhaps you can use it as one of your speed runs! If ... well, you can use your imagination ๐Ÿ˜

We'd love to have you along. Let us know if you'd like to join us at the startline in the comments below and we will add you to the start list which can be viewed here docs.google.com/spreadsheet...

From your Fun Beyond 10k and race support team - Irishprincess , Beachcomber66 and me, Linda9389 ๐Ÿ˜Š

The original announcement can be found here in the Weekly chat post over on Fun Beyond 10k and race support healthunlocked.com/marathon...

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Run46 profile image
Run46Graduate10

Yes please, for the 10k...please all the gods allow me to be fit and injury free and get back to 10k, again!!!๐Ÿ™

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to Run46

Hi!!! I will second that plea wholeheartedly!!! I'll add you to the list now and look forward to seeing you on the start line in May. Happy injury free running ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Run46Graduate10 in reply to linda9389

Thanks Linda, fingers & toes crossed for us both ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿ˜Š

dijep profile image
dijepGraduate10

Oh yes please โ˜บ๏ธโ˜บ๏ธI was only thinking the other day that I'd like there to be another HU Virtual run.

I still hanker after that magical 10 mile badge .... ?

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to dijep

So should I put you down for the 10 mile Dijep? Can we help you on the way to that badge? Or is it too soon just now (we're here to help, not to pressure!)๐Ÿ˜Š

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dijepGraduate10 in reply to linda9389

I've just got to laugh... I replied to you yesterday and this morning I'm ringing the physio as my lower back is niggling!๐Ÿ˜ž Can I let you know after my appointment in Thursday?

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to dijep

Oh noooooo! I will leave you on the list for now.

It's still a long way off. I can easily take you off nearer the time if you wish. Right now I can't run a step but I'm down for the 10k and the 10 miles ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ- I figure it will at least encourage me to walk further than I am doing now, even if i can't run them (and let's be honest, I am NOT going to be able to run 10 miles in 8 weeks time ๐Ÿ˜).

In the meantime, I hope the physio has just the right magic trick to fix that niggle.

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dijepGraduate10 in reply to linda9389

It's all my own fault as I'd let the exercises she gave me last time slide โ˜น๏ธI'm pretty sure that it'll be OK ๐Ÿคž

Anyway I'll get back to you on Thursday.

Enjoy your walks, asked Laura hope for dinner better weather.

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dijepGraduate10 in reply to dijep

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ autocorrect making up sentences for me again ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to dijep

I did wonder ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

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dijepGraduate10 in reply to linda9389

My back is rather tender today after the pummeling it got from the physio yesterday. But there good news it's she thinks I'm fine to carry on running ( it was hurting with sitting and lying down) and I've got more exercises to do So leave me for the 10 miles. I'll start building up gradually from next weekend and see how I go. Last time I tried I made it to 8 miles but then my knee went, but I won't know unless I try again.

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to dijep

You must be very pleased to hear that, what good news! If at any point you want to change to 10k just shout ๐Ÿ˜Š

dijep profile image
dijepGraduate10 in reply to linda9389

Thanks

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AnnieappleAdministrator

๐ŸThank you Linda! A number of us are making plans to do this so it going to be a real Pom Pom day!!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10

Iโ€™m in too! Iโ€™m almost back at 10k so I think Iโ€™ll be brave and aim for 10 miles. Thereโ€™s a great 10 mile run along an old railway line locally which Iโ€™ve always wanted to do. This seems like a perfect occasion to give it a go!

Thanks for setting this up-Iโ€™m very excited!

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding

Excellent!!! On all counts ๐Ÿฅฐ

beth_f profile image
beth_fGraduate10

Morning linda9389

I spotted this yesterday on the beyond 10k page and was going to reply then forgot ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ

Yes I would love to take part. Not sure on the distance yet, but more than likely will be 10km and I've roped my husband into running it with me again. I may even get my dad to (he's training for his final marathon next year when he will be 80).

Thanks so much for organising!

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CowladyrunningGraduate10 in reply to beth_f

Oh wow that's amazing about your Dad! How lovely if you can run together too.

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to beth_f

I'll add you to the 10k just now beth; if you change your mind I can swap you to the 10 miles in a flash. Well done Mr beth and Papa beth too for their support ๐Ÿ˜Š, and a massive amount of kudos to your dad - he is awesome!!!

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LeotigrisGraduate10

Excellent! 10k for me please (but I think it may have to be Monday 20th instead of the Sunday)

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to Leotigris

Hello! Lovely to have you on the start line - Monday is absolutely fine ๐Ÿ˜Š

Freecloud profile image
FreecloudGraduate10

Can you put me down for the 10k please? I might do both but it depends how I am after my marathon at the start May (and the one at the end of May, if I do it).

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to Freecloud

Oh wow, you have a very busy month of May FC!!! Wishing you lots of luck and stamina! I'll add you for 10k now, but just let me know if you want to do both.

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CowladyrunningGraduate10

Hooray yes please for 10 miles ๐ŸŽ‰

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to Cowladyrunning

Wonderful! You're on the list ๐Ÿ˜Š

CBDB profile image
CBDBGraduate10

Yey Yey Yey!!!

Iโ€™m already signed up, have created a 5 to 10k training plan and have put it in large letters in my diary!!!

Thank you, Fun Beyond Team!

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to CBDB

Woohoo! See you on the virtual start line!!!

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to linda9389

Oooops, virtual!

61Lady profile image
61LadyGraduate10

What a fab idea. Iโ€™m doing my first 10k event on 26/05 (Race for Life) Am I allowed to double up and use the same 10k for both ? If so, please add me to the starting list

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to 61Lady

You most certainly are allowed to double up - admirable efficiency ๐Ÿ˜My first ever event - and first piece of bling - was a Race for Life. Just the 5k, but so emotional.

I'll add you to the list and send good wishes for the live event. Enjoy!!!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Iโ€™m in for the 10k please x

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav

Excellent! See you on the start line ๐Ÿฅฐ

LottieMW profile image
LottieMWAmbassador

Yes please! 10K for me.

Better get stuck in with NRC planโ€ฆcurrently noodling around week 2!

Havenโ€™t run 10k since this time last yearโ€ฆheck, havenโ€™t even reached 5k since August!

I do enjoy these HU10K events ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒ

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW

Hopefully this is just the thing to get you back to 10k. Get that plan going!!! ๐Ÿฅฐ

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply to linda9389

๐Ÿคž๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Comfortnotspeed profile image
ComfortnotspeedGraduate10

Yes please! Iโ€™m up for this.

Main run Iโ€™m training for is May 18th. So Iโ€™m thinking a 10k during the following week would be great ๐Ÿ˜Š

Thank you! Itโ€™s a great idea and the admin and organisation is appreciated x

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to Comfortnotspeed

Excellent. Good luck on 18th and then a recovery run with purpose ๐Ÿ˜

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10

Also marks 5 years since joining C25K. So a celebration ๐ŸŽ‰

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to Comfortnotspeed

Oh yes!!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Frizzbomb67 profile image
Frizzbomb67Graduate10

10k for me please. That will help to motivate me. Things have gone to pot a bit lately ๐Ÿ˜

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to Frizzbomb67

Hello there. Hopefully this will be just what you need to resiscover your mojo. See you on the start line ๐Ÿฅฐ

ReyC profile image
ReyCGraduate10

yes please to the 10k please!

Last year I unexpectedly ran this and then even more unexpectedly won! ๐Ÿ˜…

Iโ€™m not doing regular 10ks so hoping this will be possible for me this year! ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿฝ

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to ReyC

Yikes. Sorry I didn't reply to you sooner. Great to have you onboard again. You still have almost 6 weeks to get 10k ready again ... step by step. Good luck and look forward to joining you on the startline ๐Ÿ˜Š

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chrisl72Graduate10

oh wow I missed this originally! Iโ€™m in! Recently got back to 10k and still time to get to 10 miles by the second weekend!

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linda9389Graduate10 in reply to chrisl72

Excellent! So shall I add you for 10k? 10 miles? ... or both? ๐Ÿ˜Š

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chrisl72Graduate10 in reply to linda9389

Both please! :)

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