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Kallyfudging the Great Manchester Run 10k

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Just had a shower, had a lovely day with the family and the run was brilliantly organised. The crowd really kept me going. I met up with the people from Mind before and after. I ended up going fast, the carbs I ate over the last few days must have worked and the amazing support and atmosphere from everyone there. At 5K I got a 5k Pb and instead of dying at that point managed to continue strong for another 5k. was hoping to go under 50 minutes but wasn't sure it would be possible, in the end I got 48:16. I decided to go with just the mind top even though I've got scars on my arms, felt great today and everyone in Manchester came together. I ended up getting lost after the race and still think my brain isn't working properly :) Wish I'd met up with @Poppypug but I'm terribly organised! Glad everyone there did so well :) You are the best!

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Sillybilly1Graduate

Well done

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RunonGraduate

Well done. Fantastic time Kallyfudge. I know what you mean about getting lost afterwards - all a bit of a daze. :)

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KallyfudgeGraduate in reply to Runon

Yeah I just thought it was the same as the start position, even though I knew it wasnt as I'd seen the map and knew. Then decided to ignore the fact that I wasnt in the right place/direction for a while :) You are right also, next time we ask poppy to pick ours up for us :)

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Madge50Graduate

Well done, a great pic too, and a very speedy time! 👍👏

Mx

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KallyfudgeGraduate in reply to Madge50

Thankyou Madge :) I have a similar look in all my pics :) My newfound "Im feeling unfeasibly happy but what year is this, where am I and how did I get here?" look :P

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poppypugGraduate

Kally this is amazing !!!! Really Well done to you and I am so glad you had a good day !

I am sorry too for not meeting up with you, we will definitely organize something for next year or sooner if there is a local event on .

I know what you mean about getting a bit disorientated after the race . I finished and then completely lost my bearings and couldn't think straight of where I was going . I think maybe our brains need a little while to catch up with our bodies after all the adrenalin and endorphins buzzing around :-)

Lovely pic and Many Congratulations to you ! xxx

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KallyfudgeGraduate in reply to poppypug

Thankyou so much poppy :D well done on doing the HM, I definitely wasnt up for it this year, my ankle is already complaining a bit :) It was fantastic! Would be great to meet up at some point :D

Yeah my brain wasnt working for a while! Had a hotdog so hopefully itl kickstart again! Im not sure what next now, was going to ask you what runs you like. Im in ballot for London marathon and registered interest for the Manchester Marathon but both next year. Many more parkruns :) Congratulations to you also!

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poppypugGraduate in reply to Kallyfudge

Thank you Kally , I am so glad you enjoyed your day ! Now then, there has been sort of discussions today about the Manchester Marathon in April next year

.I really want to do it, but I have got a little voice in my head saying " What ???? Are you crazy ???? " I just need to convince myself :-) Its on my To Do List anyway xxx

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KallyfudgeGraduate in reply to poppypug

I know what you mean, I couldnt have done the half marra today, think I'd have injured myself, but in 11 months I could get to a marra hopefully. Would definitely be a good practice run for the 2018 GMR :p

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aliboo70

Congratulations Kallyfudge what an amazing time you achieved! You have done yourself and your family proud! brilliant stuff! :)

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KallyfudgeGraduate in reply to aliboo70

Thankyou aliboo :) Still dont believe the time :) Really happy!

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aliboo70 in reply to Kallyfudge

You should be!!! That's a time to be proud of! 😊

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misswobbleGraduate

It must be tiredness, and maybe hunger, possibly a bit of dehydration that makes you a bit disorientated

Well done Kally! It sounds like you really enjoyed it, and what a fab time! Great photo too. You look really happy 😃

I hope you have your feet up by now 🙂

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KallyfudgeGraduate in reply to misswobble

Definitely resting a bit :) Thankyou misswobble :)

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ancientrunnerGraduate

Well done - what a brilliant time.

What a fab time, well done on your achievement. Enjoy those post run endorphins!

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IrishprincessGraduate

Blimey, speedy legs Kally 🏃🏃🏃that's a brilliant time. Many congratulations to you.

I got a bit disorientated after my last race too and couldn't remember where I'd agreed to meet my hubby 😕 Felt a complete idiot.

Great photo there. So well done to you.

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KallyfudgeGraduate in reply to Irishprincess

Thankyou very much Irishprincess :) I wonder if spending so much time not needing to think about where you are going has something to do with it. For me also probably just no glucose left for the brain :p

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Lorna9339

Congratulations! That was a great time!

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KallyfudgeGraduate in reply to Lorna9339

Thankyou Lorna :)

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nhs2015Graduate

Well done Kally, you did very well. I admire you

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KallyfudgeGraduate in reply to nhs2015

Ah thankyou nhs2015, I realy don't deserve that but thankyou so much! My legs are complaining about it today :p

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