First ever half marathon

[DaveMcK]

Today I ran my first ever half marathon at Paddock Wood. What a great experience! The crowds were amazing. It’s hard to believe that I only graduated the couch to 5k program at the beginning of November.

[Bluebirdrunner]

Nice bling Dave...Congratulations on your acheivement.

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[DaveMcK Half Marathon]

My name is David McKnight. And thank you.

[jacky-f Half Marathon]

That's fantastic to get to a half marathon in such a short time. Well done.

[Ajs07]

Massive well done xx

[mfamilias Half Marathon]

Congratulations, it's a fantastic feeling - and you achieved it so soon after graduating, well done!

[Langley-Loper Half Marathon]

Well done! I graduated last Autumn too but have given myself a bit more time to do my first HM (but I suspect I am somewhat older).

Paddock Wood is a lovely area. Maybe I will try this one next year if they do it every year. See you there?!

[DaveMcK Half Marathon in reply to Langley-Loper]

It was the 29th HM at Paddock Wood this year. It’s a popular race. I’m definitely planning to do it again next year 😊

[Idizzy1]

I did my first one there too yesterday and apart from the wet, it was great and so well organised. Congratulations

[DaveMcK Half Marathon in reply to Idizzy1]

Wasn’t the support around the course amazing! I absolutely loved it.

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

Fantastic! Well done, and nice bling

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Awesome news!!!

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[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wow! Amazing to have done that so soon after graduating - well done!🙂🏅

[Lordi Marathon]

Nice one Dave! How did you do?

[DaveMcK Half Marathon in reply to Lordi]

The first 9 or 10 miles were pretty good, then my legs started to feel really heavy. They are rather achy today.

[misswobble Marathon]

A-may-zing 💪😃👍🏅

Good innit 😁. Yeeeeeeeeeeha 😃

Fantastic job. Well done 🙂🏃‍♂️

[Hidden]

Congratulations, a fantastic achievement. What's you next plan?

[DaveMcK Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Probably a few 10k runs this year then Headcorn and Paddock Wood halfs next year. Not sure I could face a full marathon. Yesterday was really tough.

[C3PO Marathon]

That's impressive. Congratulations!

[ancientrunner Half Marathon]

Well done , have heard good things about Paddock Wood. I imagined it was very hilly buth ave been told not. Hope you're not too sore today

[DaveMcK Half Marathon in reply to ancientrunner]

It’s a very flat course so good for first timers. The legs are very achy today but not too bad.

[Eatcakeandrun Marathon]

Fantastic! Brilliant achievement too from starting in November. 👏🏼🎉👏🏼

[Nictwit]

Wowee! Congratulations 😀 So soon after graduating as well. That's food for thought for me....

[DaveMcK Half Marathon in reply to Nictwit]

It was hard work but so worth it. Going to concentrate on 10k’s and 10 miler’s this year and then do Headcorn half next year and Paddock Wood again. The crowds on the whole route were amazing.

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Congratulations Dave! Sounds like a great race to run in. And so soon after your 5k graduation too!

[Irish-John Marathon]

Well done! ☺

[Cianalas Half Marathon]

Well done! 🥇