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jackjacksonHalf Marathon
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It was a little over a year ago that I started the C25K, very overweight and found running on the roads so much tougher than on the cushioned treadmill at the gym. And it was about 6 months ago that I declared to the world, (well wifey, kids and people reading this forum) that I had entered the Brighton HM & Brighton Marathon.

Well I'm proud to say that I ticked one of those off the list of things I've always wanted to achieve on Sunday. Completed the Brighton HM in 2hrs 26 mins. 36 secs. I set myself a target which I thought was realistic of 2hrs 30 mins. so I was over the moon with that. And got a nice bit of bling to add to my collection

I did think straight afterwards that there is no way I can do the longer distance but a couple of days later am thinking (with the help of some wise words from Mrs Jack) I know I can do it, even if I have to run/walk the last few miles.

Well done to anyone else who run on Sunday in Brighton

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Tomas profile image
TomasMarathon

Yay, well done Jack! That's a great time, and it's always nice to get in within your self-declared target.

Hope you're giving your body a bit of TLC this week. You've done great!

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon in reply toTomas

Thanks Tomas

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon

Wow that's excellent!! Jolly well done!!!

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon in reply toroseabi

Thanks roseabi

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Marathon

That is so fantastic, huge well done to you. Would you like a HM badge ??? :)

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon in reply toju-ju-

Thanks for my badge ju-ju, it looks so cute!!

jackjackson profile image
jackjacksonHalf Marathon

Thanks Ju-Ju, Yes please to the badge

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roseabiUltramarathon in reply tojackjackson

ju-ju- :)

ancientrunner profile image
ancientrunnerHalf Marathon

Well done - great time.

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon in reply toancientrunner

Thank you

Curlygurly2 profile image
Curlygurly2Half Marathon

Wow, go you! That's just briiliant, very good time and within your target too. You must be so chuffed!

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon in reply toCurlygurly2

I really as, thanks Curlygurly

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

Congratulations! Absolutely fantastic and that's a great photo of you and your bling! 👍🥇How long until your full marathon?? Good luck!

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon in reply toSandraj39

Thanks Sandraj39, its the 9th April so not very long at all !!! Bit of bad planning on my part.

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Sandraj39Half Marathon in reply tojackjackson

Hope all goes well for you! 🙂

C3PO profile image
C3POMarathon

That's amazing! And in just over a year. I'm really impressed.

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon

Thanks C3PO

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathon

Congratulations Jack! A great acheivement! Will be lovely to have the set of medals! Good luck 😊

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon in reply toaliboo70

Thanks Aliboo

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agedsnailspaceMarathon

Well done! Great time - and I am sure you will be fine for the marathon :). I'm doing my first on the same day so I'll think of you as I make my way around!!!

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon in reply toagedsnailspace

Paris sounds wonderful, best of luck to you for that one.

jojo57 profile image
jojo57Half Marathon

C2HM in one year - well done you!

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon in reply tojojo57

Thanks jojo

Madge50 profile image
Madge50Marathon

Well done Jack, nice bling, good luck with the next one.

Mx

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon

Thanks Madge

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AnneDroid

Wow! That is amazing progress in just one year. Very impressive.

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jackjacksonHalf Marathon

Thank you

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