janda does Run Hackney

[janda]

Completed Run Hackney half marathon in a world record time of 1:47:42. Met some of my 'Beyond c25k' Facebook friends before the start but didn't manage to find them again after a trip to the loo and subsequent race! Placed 2721 out of a cast of thousands and 58th in M50 category. Very pleased with the run.

My Garmin watch was better than it was in North London but required a minor edit: showing a remarkably steady pace till the 19th km. Enormous fun and I met up with a colleague, her husband, sister, mum and a crowd of her friends afterwards. Thank goodness my wife kindly agreed to be the designated driver and made sure we got home safely.

Now what shall I do next? Ah, perhaps that St Albans Half Marathon on 14th June might suit me!

[Rob_and_his_westie Graduate]

Great stuff Janda! It was a great atmosphere today, don't you think? And what a field! All those people!

[janda Graduate in reply to Rob_and_his_westie]

Hi Rob. I didn't realise they were allowing so many to take part. It was really excellent though with the sheer numbers and the crowds too.

[goonkeepgoing Graduate]

Well done. Brilliant time

[pinkangel16 Graduate]

Super impressive, well done xx

[janda Graduate in reply to pinkangel16]

Thanks pinkangel.

[smiler61 Graduate]

Well done

[janda Graduate in reply to smiler61]

Thanks smiler.

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Blimey, that's a brilliant time janda. Well done to you. It sounds like a great day, one for the memory bank.

Ooh do the St. Albans one. I used to live there!

[helenprev Graduate]

Well done, that is awesome!

[Toonlou24 Graduate]

Well done janda! Excellent!!!!

[MarkyD Graduate]

Great ime Janda, well done!

[janda Graduate in reply to MarkyD]

Thanks.

[c4ts Graduate]

Huge respect on your time, very very well done.

[janda Graduate in reply to c4ts]

Respect to you too.

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Really well done Janda. That's an amazing time - as a fellow M50er, I could never hope to match that.

[janda Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Thanks Dunder2004. Set your sights on the the longer term and achieving eBay is right for you. We've all come such a long way.

[old_git Graduate]

Great job Janda, brilliant time!

[janda Graduate in reply to old_git]

Thanks og.

[misswobble Graduate]

Woohoo!!!! Well done. What a fab time. You must so chuffed with that.

[janda Graduate in reply to misswobble]

I am very chuffed with the time. Almost five minutes off the previous HM time. Thanks.

[aliboo70]

well done Janda!

[janda Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Cheers aliboo.

[Vixchile Graduate]

well done!!! that is a great time - congrats. why not do another hm!!!its so hard to say no!!

[janda Graduate in reply to Vixchile]

Thank you. I am now setting my sights on St Albans half.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Well done Janda - fantastic time !

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Well done, great time xx

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Wow already looking to the next one that's some dedication. It really was a lovely atmosphere wasn't it. I walked to Westfield and had a massive burger before tubing home. It was so needed. 1:47:42 that is such a great time, definelty something to be really proud of well done.

[janda Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thanks. I am very keen, I know. Glad you enjoyed it too.

[DeliaItaly Graduate]

Hi Remember me? Well done! I only do 3 x 5K runs each week, this has encouraged me to go forward!

[janda Graduate in reply to DeliaItaly]

Hi Delia. Glad to hear you are still running. It's such a great thing and I am so grateful for C25k in making it possible for me.