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I have completed my first ever half marathon

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Hi guys

I am so happy to tell you all that today I ran my first ever half marathon , and I loved it :-) I woke up nervous and thinking why ? Its only about a year since a graduated to 5 k was in my “pen “ for 8.40 this morning anxious but ready to start the Manchester half marathon, having been to the loo 4 times ! This has to be psychological, I can go all day on our busy nhs unit without even thinking of paying a visit ;-)

Well I loved it , the atmosphere was great, thousands ran , my new grandson had a sign on his pram stating GO grandma GO. It was fab

I ran the course in 2 hrs 8 mins. Just goes to show anyone can do anything , you just have to believe you can

Hubby is making a scrummy tea . I’ve had a bath with extra Epsom salts . Life today is good ;-)

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Just a thought before I heap congrats on you, be sure to join the marathon community on here or you could miss vital messages about such matters as bling and flapjacks

So, half marathon ey! Fancy! Well I never.

I'm only messin 😁 flipping brilliant, well done indeedy. You only went and did it. What a brill time anorl! Crikey me! So, the tea's on, you've soaked your blisters, you can now bask in your glory glory all evening,and gaze adoringly at your medal. As you slumber in your bed tonight you can dream about the next one !

Speaking of medals ....... a pic would be nice as is forum custom 🏅

By the way did you bump into anyone off here 😃

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MollydexGraduate in reply to misswobble

Thanks miss wobble , lovely reply. Xx I’m not sure how to add a picture of my bling now ?

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cameldoc1

Awesome really well done

Your a star

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MollydexGraduate in reply to cameldoc1

Thank you x

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Thats amazing Mollydex.. what a great acheivement (Laura will be over the moon too😆)

Well done, we mere mortals can only dream of such things...

You are an inspiration to us. GO grandma Go😄😉xx

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MollydexGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

I was a newbie a year ago :-). We are all so awesome 😎 on this forum x

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Sandraj39Graduate

Congratulations Mollydex ! Super time for a first Half and really glad you enjoyed the day. I did my first HM earlier in the year and like you, had a fantastic time! Glad you are resting up well and being looked after. I agree with misswobble though, picture of the bling please!!🙂

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MollydexGraduate in reply to Sandraj39

Hi sandraj39. It is an amazing feeling isn’t it ;-)

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MollydexGraduate

I will put a bling picture on but I’m not sure how to do it ?? Any advice ? X

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aliboo70 in reply to Mollydex

When you write your post you have a box under the text which says "add image/photo", if you're on a computer download picture from camera or phone and add from file, or if you're on app can add direct from you phone. If you go into your post from your profile it should allow you to edit post (the button next to the "Like" button with the downwards arrow has an edit option.)

*or you could add the medal to a new post!

PS Amazingly well done that is a brilliant time for a HM! :) congratulations!!! :)

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Irish-JohnGraduate

CONGRATULATIONS!! ☺☺☺☺☺

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MollydexGraduate in reply to Irish-John

Thanks john x

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Decker

So inspired by you and your most positive outlook Mollydex. Congratulations and what a great time! 🏆🏆🏆

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Wantorun2013Graduate

Wow that's amazing well done you fantastic achievement 👏👏🏃

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