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[Dunnja]

I can't quite believe I am writing this but tonight I ran 15k.

Smiling so much it's making my mouth ache.

Never ever thought I could do that

Feeling Happy 😃😃😃😃😃

[AvatheGardener Graduate]

Wow. That's amazing- well done 😀🎉🏃👏🏽

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to AvatheGardener]

Thanks Rainshine xx

[poppypug Graduate]

Ha ha ! I love that " smiling so much its making my mouth ache " Tee Hee , snort !

Whats going on here Jools ? Are you Paula Radcliffe in disguise ?

That is absolutely fan-flippin'- tastic , Atta Girl ! Amazing stuff !! Well done you !

Born to Run- thats you Missus !

Congratulations and enjoy a well deserved rest tomorrow ! xxx

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to poppypug]

I don't know Poppy.

Think I have just found me. I love the feeling of being free and just being able to escape from everything for a bit.

It's so changed my life. It's given me a confidence I never knew I had.....and a new little on line family. What more could a girl ask for.

Need to take it steady though as dont want to get injured.

Xx

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

Aw thats so nice Jools , I am so pleased for you , it makes me wonder how did we manage before running came into our lives ! It was there waiting for us all this time, but we just didnt know it ! xxx

[Hidden]

Well done Jules! That's really great! You've really found your stride.

Tempted by that half marathon still?!

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Mim.

I've entered the half marathon in March next year. Probably do that one and then drop back to 10k and stick with that.

Xxx

[Hidden in reply to Dunnja]

Good on you! Enjoy your training and keep us updated how it goes.

[dagshar Graduate]

Wow - you are really taking off!

Just be careful not to overdo it too quickly.

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to dagshar]

Thanks Dagshar.

I will. slow and steady

Xx

[misswobble Graduate]

Well done! It is amazing isn't it what we can do when we set our minds (and bodies) to it

Go steady!

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thank you and I will.

Xx

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Wow!!! Well done!

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to ancientrunner]

Thank you xx

[gary_bart]

That's really phenomenal progress. As you say down there, you need to be careful to avoid injury, but if your body is telling you it's OK, you're probably OK, I think. 15 km is definitely out there beyond whatever distance it is I can't imagine ever running, myself (assuming I get fixed up). 5 km is now something I know is within reach, 10 km is an almost believable fairy tale ... but 15? "Hhayibo!" (which is a very emphatic Zulu, "not-a-chance" )

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to gary_bart]

Thanks Gary.

Never thought I was capable of it either but know I must be careful not to injure myself. I do slow right down on my longer ones.

Xx

[RunningForBroke Graduate]

Wow!!!! Very impressive! You should be very proud of yourself.

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to RunningForBroke]

Thank you. I am very proud xx

[aliboo70]

Very well done dunnja that's amazing progress😆

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you xx

[Purple_faced_woman Graduate]

That's the best running ache! Well done.

[mcgurranhouse Graduate]

Oh my word! What an achievement - I haven't gone beyond 10 yet! Go you!

[Redfraggle1 Graduate]

Incredible...well done Jules...xxx

[Glossy Graduate]

Wow! That's great

[beetie Graduate]

You're doing amazing!! You've definitely caught the bug haven't you!! I've entered my 1st race - a 10k next March and I thought that was being a little ambitious! Well done xx

[Hidden]

Wow! That's pretty fantastic girlie 😃😃😃

[Dunnja Graduate]

Thanks everyone.

The support on here is soo fantastic

Love you all

😘😘

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Tremendous effort Jools, well done.

You haven't mentioned feeling anything other than great but many of us (including myself) begin to flag in terms of energy at around the 15K mark so if you plan on repeating that distance, or going even further, it might be worth taking something to munch on the way (as well as water, of course). Jelly babies are my fave!

Again, well done.

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Thanks Dunder.

I was fine but noted.

Think that's probably as far as I will go til next year when trying for HM in March

Xx