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Ignoring my still hurting knee...

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Dame Kelly Holmes turned up to our parkrun! I let her run ahead obvously as my knee was hurting. But she stayed till everyone had finshed giving high 5's and doing photos.

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Dunder2004 profile image
Dunder2004Half Marathon

Which Parkrun was that, Ben?

I note that you are scheduled to be doing the Hever Castle Triathlon. I live nearby and will certainly be out to cheer you guys on.

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benwillMarathonβ€’ in reply toDunder2004

It's was Maidstone parkrun but I know she has done Tonbridge where she is from a few times and also Tunbridge Wells too.

Yes Hever Castle Triathlon is great really looking forward to it, you should give it a go they do a shorter one.!

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Dunder2004Half Marathonβ€’ in reply tobenwill

He he, I will pass, thanks.

I did a fair amount of swimming last year but just can't click with it. I find it very boring, TBH. Add to that, my only bike is an ancient mountain bike that weighs about 2 metric tonnes.

I also have an HM booked for the following week and will, hopefully, be enjoying my taper.

I will definitely be there to cheer you guys on though.

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goonkeepgoing

Fantastic. What a lady.

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benwillMarathonβ€’ in reply togoonkeepgoing

She was excellent.

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

She is such a star isn't she - she came to my local Parkrun a couple of months backπŸ™‚ Fab photo too btw!

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benwillMarathonβ€’ in reply toSandraj39

Yep she was great, certainly gave everyone a boost.

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Curlygurly2Half Marathon

How lovely! XX

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poppypugMarathon

What a brilliant photo ! Aw that's definitely one to treasure .....

She always comes across as such a lovely lady .

You both look amazing , like a couple of Olympians !

Well done Ben ! :-) xxx

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benwillMarathonβ€’ in reply topoppypug

She was very and came across very well and was very happy to see everyone and got lots of attention.

Not sure about both of us looking like Olympians I mean sure i do but her! What she ever done!

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poppypugMarathonβ€’ in reply tobenwill

Ha ha Ben ! :-D xxx

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old_gitMarathon

Thats brilliant! What a momento. Very gallant of you to let her finish before you.

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benwillMarathonβ€’ in reply toold_git

She is a dame after all, is it treason if I beat her?

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ju-ju-Marathon

Wow what a gorgeous pic, and how fabulous to meet her in person, I'd so love to meet her... Good of you to let her win... 😎

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aliboo70Half Marathon

how excellent! lovely photo Ben :)

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ancientrunnerHalf Marathon

How brilliant!!!!

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misswobbleMarathon

Great photo! I used to watch athletes quite a bit and before meets there was usually a bit where the athletes would hang out with the audience and chat and sign autographs, which is how it should be. Fatima Whitbread struck me as being very nice 😊 Good old Kelly! Glad to see she's carrying on with Parkrun. Well done to you too of course Ben😊

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AncientMumHalf Marathon

What a great lady and fab photo too :)

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