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DunnjaGraduate
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Oh poop. I have just entered a race in 2 days time.

Must be bonkers, 5k but 2 huge hills. So hoping I'm not last.

C25k, you have a lot to answer for. I'm getting all confident, we'll sort of

Well, I will get a medal and I sooo want a little bling

Jx

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Steve_LGraduate

Good for you! Just run for yourself, don't worry about other people. Enjoy, it's a great experience.

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DunnjaGraduate in reply to Steve_L

Thanks Steve.

I've only just graduated so am not expecting much but so have a fear of trailing around miles behind everyone else

Jx

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Steve_LGraduate in reply to Dunnja

Don't have high expectations; have it in your mind that you may come last - after all, you're a new runner and all those others will be more experienced, won't they?

But..... you'll often find there are many people that enter just for the joy of it, aren't real runners, and will walk part or all of it. You may be surprised and do better than you expect. Do it as experience. Enjoy it. Then enter more races!

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DunnjaGraduate in reply to Steve_L

Thank you.

I am looking forward to it and hills will be an experience as never encountered them before, well not of this size.

Jx

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dagsharGraduate

Good luck and enjoy it! Remember we are usually capable of more than we give ourselves credit for!

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Lizzielooly

Good for you, pushing through your comfort zone - go for it! You'll feel amazing for having done it. Oh and enjoy your bit of bling ;-)

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DunnjaGraduate

Thanks Lizzie.

I will of course be posting a picture 😄. Be rude not to!!!!

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goonkeepgoingGraduate

Well done you! Good luck and let us know how you get on :)

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poppypugGraduate

Wahey ! Yay , Go you ! :-)

Dont worry about the others, run the race at your own pace.

Oh I love running races, I have never a cats chance in hell of ever winning, but Im not bothered about that, I just love taking part and running with others.

Its all experience for you and you never know, you might love it so much that you will find yourself entering more ! It is very addictive :-)

Good Luck and cant wait to read your write up and see the bling ! :-) xxx

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andrewleeone

Just keep in front of the Comedy Vegetables! You'll be fine You know you can do this now!

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DunnjaGraduate

Thanks all. You've made me feel a little better about the whole thing.

Race report will be posted soon as xxx

Hi Jules, just wanted to wish you good luck for your race tomorrow, hope it goes well 😀

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DunnjaGraduate in reply to

Thank you. Much appreciated.

Will let you know. Am nervous already

Xx

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