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Lovely setting and great route (home of the local ParkRun), but new to me. The varied route took us first around a playing field then along a paved track and onto tracks and grass in a large meadow/park which was really lovely. It was slightly uneven in places but much better than pounding roads. It was another warm day and rather humid but luckily a bit overcast. But I still got rather hot! My Garmin disagreed with the distance markers, and gave a final distance of 4.82, perhaps I cut some corners πŸ˜‰. The last kilometre was a bit hard work - I definitely started off too quick so ran out of puff! Considering the heat, grassy route and recently recovering from tonsillitis I was really pleased with the time, which was around my usual for 5k πŸ˜€.

Race for Life is a very special event. Everyone there touched by this horrible disease, some recovering, some still fighting, some remembering a loved one. As I ran I thought about my dad who we lost a few years ago. Very strangely my race number included my dad's birthday 23rd October (1023)......miss you dad.

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What a lovely post skysue! Glad you enjoyed your Race for Life - I suspect it was the course that wasn’t quite a full 5k rather than you cutting

corners, it does happen sometimes. And you did it on recovery from tonsillitis as well so double well done! It’s a great cause - on my bucket list for next year when I can run it rather than walk. Happy running!

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skysue16Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns

I encourage you to have a go, it is such a great event involving everyone, including small kiddies (sprinting across the line!) and doggies!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate in reply to skysue16

Yes I have done it before but not for some years - and I was definitely walking for it then!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Lovely report Sue😊. I'm glad you felt recovered enough after your tonsillitis to run, in this event close to your heart.

You did really well...and the coincidence of your race number...all part of the magic thread that surrounds our running maybe!😊xx

Lovely photo too!

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skysue16Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Yes, when my number arrived I looked at it and was amazed!

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Glad you enjoyed your run today skysue16, well done, nice photo of you.

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skysue16Graduate in reply to AlMorr

Thank you! It was a lovely venue and so well organised, nice medal too which I am still wearing πŸ˜ŠπŸ…

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Buddy34Graduate

Well done, raising money for a good cause . That number was given to you for a reason what a coincidence 😊😊

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skysue16Graduate in reply to Buddy34

Yes, I couldn't believe it when I opened the envelope!

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DebstonGraduate

Well done, great cause. ☺

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Huge well done you.. after feeling so grotty tooo... and a huge hug too my friend xx

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skysue16Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you OldFloss 😊

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