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Ran my First Full Marathon at Mumbai, India on 15 Jan 2017

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Dear Fellow Crazy Runners,

I am happy to announce that I ran and completed my first Full Marathon on 15 Jan 2017 at Mumbai, India.

I completed in 5 Hr : 19 Minutes.

So far I had been running Half Marathons. I ran my first HM in 2010.. and since then have run about 9 Half Marathons, clocking times ranging from 2.16 to 1.49 .

I had taken lot of useful tips and advice from runners in this group and they truly helped me a lot during the race..

BIG THANK YOU TO ALL.

I have written a blog / article on Linkedin on this entire experience, Please go through it and Like / Comment :)

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BeccymMarathon

Well done!

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to Beccym

Thanks! :)

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EatcakeandrunMarathon

Well done! How are you feeling now? Are you planning another marathon?!

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to Eatcakeandrun

Thanks ! Feeling like standing on Mount Everest! :) Not another Marathon soon... But will aim to keep running and do more Halfs and Fulls :)

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Madge50Marathon

Wow, well done you, you don't look like you've just run 26.2 miles in the Mumbai heat!

Mx

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to Madge50

Thanks!! The heat was Ok.. I am used to it! and once the race ends... No more cold, no more heat... we just want to eat!! :)

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Madge50Marathon in reply to Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd

I'm coming up to my first half marathon in about 3 weeks, I will try and remember some of the great phrases and advice from your blog. I'm very nervous right now.

Thanks for posting.

Mx

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to Madge50

Hi

When you run.. just go out there for fun,

The crowd will carry you, you just have to keep your legs moving

since its your first HM, don't worry about timing, Just keep a normal pace. Don't sprint in the beginning.. just go slow and steady.

Races are great celebrations.. you will enjoy it!

Give me a buzz 8 days before your event, I will give you the tips for last week.

all the best .. relax.. Believe that you will do it! :)

Riyaz

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aliboo70Half Marathon

Wow!congratulations!😊 your blog makes a great read! Well done for pushing through and making it to the end,very inspiring!😆

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to aliboo70

Thanks for the encouraging words! :)

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C3POMarathon

Congratulations! I really enjoyed your report - especially the "pain is temporary" quote. So true!

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to C3PO

Thanks a ton! Hope you are having a great time with your HM ! :)

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poppypugMarathon

Wow, I am truly amazed ! What a fantastic achievement, you should be so so proud of yourself !

I really enjoyed reading your blog, I could relate to so much , especially the bit about commitment , I found myself nodding my head in agreement :-)

A MASSIVE WELL DONE !!!

You are a true inspiration ! xxx

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to poppypug

Thanks a lot ! :) True it feels good at the end!

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ju-ju-Marathon

wow that is really fabulous. I bet you are feeling amazing? I have just read the account on Linkedin... its really inspirational :)

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to ju-ju-

Thanks Ju-Ju... your words are truly inspiring me more! Thanks for your comments on Linkedin

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ancientrunnerHalf Marathon

Congratulations. You don't even look out of breath - and very happy.

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to ancientrunner

Hi youngrunner,

Thanks... usually my legs wear out before my lungs, hence I am never out of breath. Happy Yes! Finish points are the best places on the Earth to be :)

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roseabiUltramarathon

Awesome - congratulations!!!

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to roseabi

Thanks for the appreciation and your Linkedin comments! :)

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Sandraj39Half Marathon

Congratulations on your marathon! A fantastic write up which captured the highs and lows of the journey and was really moving to read. I am 51 and ran my first 21k last weekend! I have my first HM race in four weeks time and am so excited! I will make a note of that Michael Jordan quote "You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them". Thank you for posting🙂

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Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd in reply to Sandraj39

Thanks and nice to know about your upcoming HM !!!

Its wonderful that you have already done 21K, so your mind and body is already geared up fully for the run! Fantastic!!

21 @ 51 is truly amazing and inspiring. I am sure lot of people around you must be looking upto you and saying WOW!

Give me a ping 8 days before your race and I can pass on the last week prep for your race! All the best :)

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Sandraj39Half Marathon in reply to Dt_RiyazKhan_Hyd

Thank you for your words of support, too☺

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