Yesterday I ran my first ever 10k and I'm mightily proud of myself, infact you won't believe how proud I am, but this post isn't about me. You see, as I ran I got to thinking about this forum and about all the wonderful people who have posted on here and how they have inspired me with their fantastic deeds and can-do attitude.
I started c25k in early 2014 and have been in love with running ever since. During that time this forum has kept me enthusiastic and committed, even when injury stopped me for running for months on end. There are few things more calculated to whet the appetite for a run than to come on here and read a few posts and see what everyone else is up to.
So to everyone who's helped me along the way -from IannodaTruffe , ju-ju- , Realfoodieclub ,misswobble and everyone else who was here before I joined and who offered such great advice when I was a newbie; to the lovely people who started about the same time as me, like poppypug , Curlygurly2 , Irishprincess and far too many others to name individually who have been on this running adventure with me; to those lovely people who haven't posted for awhile but who aren't forgotten, like Rignold , Miles_Yonder and of course Hidden and dozzer19 ; and to amateurwriter and all you other wonderful people who have encouraged me with your stories of courage, determination and success, thank you. To mis-quote Isaac Newton, if I can run further now, it's because I'm standing on the shoulders of giants. You, my friends, are all giants. xx
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What a beautiful post and Thankyou so much for the mention, that makes me feel very priveledged... and huge well done, that is such a great achievement... ❤️
Thank you Ully. I should have mentioned you too. There you are, quietly running 3 times a week, dispensing sage words and generally making this place a nice place to be
Well done AncientMum - so pleased for you! That first 10k is SO special! I totally agree about the wonderful support and inspiration on this forum. I wonder where this wonderful running journey will take you next?!
Bo!!!! How very lovely to hear from you, and thank our so much for your kind words
How on Earth are you? I was only thinking about you the other day and wondering where you were planning to do the Wings For Life race. Last time it was mentioned you were undecided where to do it. An decisions been made yet? It would be lovely to see you in Cambridge, hint hint...
Ooo hello! Are you entered? In Cambridge? Hoorah!!! That's pinned as YOUR race!
Still not sure what to do. Prodigal Son will be sitting his AS exams so it's probably unlikely this year and next. If we get a timetable early enough we might manage tho! After 2018 I'll be able to run it every year for the rest of my days! Tempting tempting very very tempting XxX
Come on Bo! Thought you were in anyway 😄, plus, while me and AncientMum let DC's tyres down, you could be tying his shoe laces together......that should slow him up a bit 😂.......and wherever we get to, we can parrttyyyy all the way back on the bus!
Lol! Think that DC guy wears slip-ons! Always has a good jacket tho ...
I like everything about it, you know I do! It's the small matter of abandoning my child in his hour of need to wander off following my own dreams in another country!
It's on my mind, promise and I'm DELIGHTED you two are going for sure. Brilliant brilliant brilliant event
Abandoning your child in a different country in his hour of need? A small price to pay for entering 'that' race. That reminds me, wasn't Vixchile mad keen to do this race too? x
Sadly Vixchile hasnt posted in ages and her garmin account is set to private, so I'm not sure where she is. I'll try pm her. Can't remember how I entered to be honest, it was so long ago, almost the first day it opened. (I was very keen!!) 😂
Well done on your first 10K - what an achievement 👏👏 a really beautiful post too. This forum is full of wonderful and supportive people and many if us would never have achieved as much without each other - me included 😀
Whoo hoo AncientMum .. that is fantastic well done.😄 Totally agree the people on here posting their acheivements and stories are an inspiration and keep us all going with our personal running journeys.
Aah what a lovely post AM! you have had to start again from scratch walking and then running so its fantastic to hear you've reached a big 10k goal! You are a lovely lady and a good friend, and i can't wait to see you there with a 10k bling photo, go find a race before the year is out!!!
Ah Ali, lovely Ali, you've been a massive inspiration to me with the astonishingly difficult runs that you tackle with such enthusiasm. I haven't been to the IOW for about 15 years, but my lasting memory is of all the massive hills, and trying to propel my children along when the gradients got too much for small legs. You run up them with alacrity and then write such entertaining posts about how much fun you had. Thank you for all your kind words and encouragement over the years xx
Thats kind of you AM! rest assured i don't always feel enthusiastic (!!!)but do like the challenge our hills bring!! I didn't realise you had been over here!
its lovely to have made such nice friends as you on here, and long may it continue
Whoop whoop AM! That's brilliant 🎉🤗👏 You've been through so much and spent so long on the old IC that your achievement is bl**dy brilliant! I'm really chuffed for you. Of course, we always knew you'd do it because your perseverance knows no bounds.
And thank you so much for mentioning me. That's a very lovely thing to do and it's been a real pleasure being with you on this ride 🙂 x
Woohoo that's brilliant on Your 10km, I know its been tough getting there. Thank you for the mention. I love the fact I get to come along on all these wonderful journeys. Happy running rfc x.
Ah running twin, thank you. You'll be knocking spots off me again in no time. Looking forward to reading your10 mile journey. Suspect I better come up to Cambridge to run with you soon before you disappear off into the distance again xx
Oh Carrie, I am so sorry, I have just seen this post .
Ah thank you so much for my mention ! Yes ,I remember we all started around the same time . You were such a fantastic support to me then as you are today and I am so proud to consider you one of my very closest running chums on here xxx
Many Congratulations on reaching the dizzy heights of 10k , it is a fantastic achievement and you should be sooo proud of yourself, especially when you have had so many setbacks regarding injuries . You have never even given up, and that shows true grit and determination .
You are such a important part of this forum and long may it continue. Always so supportive , encouraging and a very wise lady too .
Aww thank you Sweetie, that's such a lovely thing to say. We are indeed old (but not in a chronological way) running chums and your support and encouragement have been so important to me, and your success has been a massive inspiration.
I'll take a bow if you do too. xxx
Whoops can't remember if I requested my 10k badge, I've been too busy responding to the lovely comments on here xxx
A BIG WELL DONE to you AM, from another slow reader, for perseverance and patience in getting to that 10k target, via so many ups and downs. As for being a giant.... you've obviously never met me. But we can all feel like giants when we have the support of this community and you have been a brilliant supplier of encouragement, consolation and humour, which I am sure has bolstered many on their running journey.
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