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HU10…sneaking in just before the deadline!

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I’ve had a rotten cold which I’ve been struggling to shake, which meant switching from the 10 miles to the 10k run. It’s been a busy week still feeling not quite right. The plan was to do parkrun yesterday and then keep going for 5k. I hadn’t counted on it being so sunny and finishing reallh not feeling like running any more. Maybe there’d be an opportunity today? After leaving the house at 9am and getting back around 8.15pm, it wasn’t looking likely. But was I going to miss out on my medal? Absolutely not. So it was time to put my big girl (running) pants on and get out the door. No time to eat…apart from a pile of custard creams. Rain wasn’t forecast but I grabbed my trusty phone protection cover (aka a sandwich bag) and headed out.

It seemed to be getting dark earlier than expected. It turned out that was because a monsoon style downpour was about to start. Five minutes in, I was absolutely drenched. It crossed my mind that running conditions weren’t exactly ideal, but when are they ever? Plus, once you’re really wet you can’t get much wetter so I thought I might as well carry on,

I don’t think I’ve done many long runs at this time of day, except in the height of summer and those runs weren’t longer than 5k A field of cows (pictured on a sunnier day!) looked at me as if I was mad to be out. They were probably right. I fell into a comfortable, just-keep-going pace which wasn’t too much like hard work. Lots of hills. Wind and rain in my face. Epic puddles. It was a treat to have virtually no traffic though and I hardly stopped for the whole run duration which was a novelty. Once the rain stopped, there were hundreds of bunnies in the fields.

There was nothing particularly notable about the run except that it happened! It wasn’t fast. It wasn’t too tough, or super easy. Just a long run where I felt like an absolute superhero for being out in such vile weather at a stupid time of day. That most likely wouldn’t have happened without the motivation to get my HU10 medal so a massive thank to linda9389 Irishprincess and Beachcomber66 for doing such a fantastic time organising. I finished in exactly 1hr9minutes and I couldn’t care less about the time. It’s going to take a while for my massive smile to fade!

I can’t wait for the next HU event!! Now to order my medal…🥇

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Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66Graduate10

Hi MissUnderstanding🙂. Now that is what I call a really gutsy run! Late start, under nourished, pouring rain and only a few cows and rabbits for company. A remarkably good time too. Superwoman strikes again. I suspect that you will sleep well tonight.

You put in a lot of hard work on this forum; you very much deserve your medal.🥇

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBeachcomber66

This is such a lovely reply. My massive smile got even more massive. Definitely feeling like a superhero this morning! Medal is on its way and I’ll be wearing with pride. ❤️

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ReyCGraduate10

what an epic achievement! So many opportunities to bail and you didn’t - not sure I would have been so tough 😉

Congrats on doing it and especially at that time in those conditions- testament to so much of running being down to how you think about it as well as do it.

Enjoy the rest of your bank holiday!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toReyC

Thank you so much! It’s put me in a great mood…for a rest day today! MrU is taking me out for brunch and I can’t wait!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Wow, a run " where I felt like an absolute superhero for being out in such vile weather at a stupid time of day" sounds epic to me 👏👏👏.Glad you got it done and can wear your medal with pride 😁

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you so much! It was a bit of a bonkers run but those are often my favourites! That one will stay with me. Can’t wait for my medal to come!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Unbelievable.... the hugest of HUGE WELL DONE wishes to you!

"Neither hills:) ( snow) nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds"

And then some !

My awesome, inspirational friend ...Absolutely brilliant...just that ! xxx

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Thank you so much-this is just lovely! You’ve made my already pretty massive smile even bigger this morning! ❤️

Week7 profile image
Week7Graduate10

Nicely done !

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toWeek7

Thank you! It was such a nice run to finish!

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Shake-and-runGraduate10

sounds like an epic adventure. Reading your report I almost wish I was with you! Congratulations on getting out there, keeping going and a great time. Wear that medal with pride xxxx

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toShake-and-run

Thank you so much! I’ve ordered my medal and I can’t wait for it to arrive!

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61LadyGraduate10

Every right to feel like a superhero - you’re an absolute inspiration - fantastic achievement

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to61Lady

Thank you so much! Still smiling this morning!!

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IrishprincessGraduate10

That is the sort of run you need one of my big epic, orchestral music tracks in your ears where you imagine you’re running to save the world….or take on the baddies ….🌎💪🤣

Brilliant! Well done, great run and that cold didn't stop you. Yeah!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

🤣🤣🤣 I love this! Next time I’m downloading some massive classical bangers to keep me going. I can already picture running along to something like Orff’s O Fortuna!! I’ll think about what else on my next run!!!

Thanks so much for the lovely reply and some distraction for my next run!!

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

It does make a huge difference! Well, it does for me 🤣

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

Just for you 💪

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

Now that is an excellent read!!

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Tessie66Graduate10

Congratulations and hope that you're feeling better soon

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toTessie66

Thank you-finally feeling more like myself. How are you doing now? Are you shaking off your virus? There have been so many around this year!

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Tessie66Graduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

Better thank you,run 10k tonight but my legs feel like I have lead in them at the moment

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GTFCGraduate10

Brilliant MissUnderstanding you certainly earn the hot shower and treats after ⭐⭐⭐

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toGTFC

Thank you so much! I had a super long bath with some hot chocolate. That most definitely hit the spot!!!

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