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Poppy Run Done

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Sitting with a cuppa, the Archers; wearing my medal and feeling pleased. A few firsts today:

First time running in the frost; saw a few walkers bundled up in winter gear, I was in t-shirt and leggings :)

First time running for someone other than myself; felt strangely anxious and responsible

First virtual race and first bling :)

First completely audio free run; my phone is kaput and I definitely found it more difficult without distraction. However, it did give me time to think about why I was running.

First time I have ever raised money through exercise!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant....you should be so proud of yourself!! I’m proud of you Hidden ...what a great start to the day x

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Thank you Mummycav . I am a little proud tbh :)

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I should think so x 😊👍🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

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Irish-JohnGraduate

Well done on all counts :) Well done indeed :)

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Thank you Irish-John Another first is that I learned that I run only slightly faster than a horse walks :)

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Faster than Bolt when he's sitting on a couch though ;)

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RunaroundSue

Well done. All those firsts :)

I will do mine next Saturday. My main concern is that it will be raining or too cold - only because I don't want to cover up my tshirt!

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It was quite cold this morning but I was determined not to cover up! Good luck next week :)

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KimterryGraduate

Well done to you! I'm doing my virtual poppy run next Saturday too. Hope the weather's ok 🏅🏅🏅

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Thank you :) Good luck next week!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Well done Helenwheels 😊....xx

Thanks a bunch Jan, How was your 9k ?

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Jenny1970Graduate

Fantastic achievement, very well done.

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Thank you

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Polly2810Graduate

Well done great achievement!!

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Thank you

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poppypugGraduate

Congratulations Helen, Well done ! :-) xxx

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Thank you PP x

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WhatsappGraduate

Well done Helen. Was hoping to do the poppy run next week in nearby Bexhill, but I am still under doctors orders not to run.

Great to see you doing it though, and the 'bling' looks lovely.

in reply toWhatsapp

Sorry you are still signed off...soon, very soon....

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WhatsappGraduate in reply to

Can't wait

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IrishprincessGraduate

Well done to you for lots of firsts and for the run. That's very special bling 🙂

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Thank you IP; not sure the bling really does it for me but, I intend to persevere with virtual racing, with Dog Jog next (had to just for the name!)

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skysue16Graduate in reply to

I am going to do the Dog jog in January 🐾 (must sign up for it!). Congratulations on completing your first virtual race, fantastic 😀

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate

That's just brilliant well done. It is such a worthy cause I'll be doing mine next Saturday with a friend at our local park run. I then play last post on Sunday at one remembrance service while hubby plays at another 🎺 such an honour

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Thank you Carolyn- ahh now the name makes sense!

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate in reply to

I've played 🎺 since school and it was often my excuse for getting out of sport. Can't believe I'm now running and loving it!

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FishypiefaceGraduate

Brilliant stuff well done!! I think I've left it too late to sign up, but I'm going out next weekend and I'll donate some money in the collection bucket at work. Love your medal though, bet it feels great :)

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