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Another Manchester 10k success...

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Hi everyone... what an amazing day!

I can see why people get so addicted to running. Can't believe that having graduated from C25k in December, I actually did the Manchester 10k today. It was the first time I've managed that distance, and I was a few minutes faster than I expected- despite the cold I've had this week and the millions (well, thousands) of other runners competing for road space!

I'm so thankful for this forum which had been such an encouragement over the last few months, especially in days when I haven't felt like getting out of bed and going for a run in the dark before work.

Well done to everyone who has stepped out of their front door (or onto a treadmill!) today as a result of C25k- I think it is absolutely amazing to read everyone's stories and progress :-)

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old_gitGraduate

Congratulations Rosh, really impressed!

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misswobbleGraduate

Well done Roshe! Great piece of work!!! Here's to the next one

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VixchileGraduate

Couldn't agree with you more!! Well done, i sense this is first of many races to come!!

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poppypugGraduate

Well done Rosh ! We will have to meet up next year !

Wasnt it amazing ? My first 10k too, I havent trained properly for weeks because of my hip .

The crowd and entertainment around the course were brilliant . They really helped you in getting around didnt they ?

Fab medal too - Result ! :-) xxx

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rosh1003Graduate in reply to poppypug

Definitely... I know it's quite expensive compared to other runs but from my experience, everything ran so smoothly- I have no idea how they make it work for so many participants and spectators. The bands were great, and loved the friendly water people, showers and jelly babies!

Very excited about my first medal... can't help wondering what next...!

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poppypugGraduate in reply to rosh1003

Yes I agree, it was very well organised . 40,000 runners and there must have been 60, 000 packed into Deansgate at the end . It was amazing !

There is a " We Love Manchester " 10k in July that starts and finishes at the Man City stadium. I was going to do that but I am doing a 10k in Leeds on the same day. I think there is a couple on here that are doing the Manchester one .

Its all very exciting isnt it ? :-) xxx

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aliboo70

brilliant rosh, well done you! another c25k success story! :)

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Madge50Graduate

Well done you, our club is doing brilliantly today! Enjoy!

Mx

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RunonGraduate

Great post. Well done Rosh - wasn't it amazing - my first 10K also and so addictive. Hope to see you there next year.

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Dunder2004Graduate

Congratulations Rosh and well done.

Great post and lovely sentiments too.

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no-excuseGraduate

Yay! another one! Well done Rosh sounds like you had a great day! Treasure that first medal and be proud! X :-)

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Brilliant - well done! You should be really proud - what a success story!

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Curlygurly2Graduate

Well done! Another one for C25K xx

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Congratulations. It can get a bit addictive. But at least it keeps you healthy at the same time.

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