Half Marathon

[Clairecandothis]

Hello all. I've just ran my last run before I run my half marathon on Sunday! It seems crazy to write that and the nerves are beginning to kick in a little now lol. I know I will do it. I've ran 19k and I've raised money for Macmillan so I also have to! 🤣 But I will do it and I know I'll do it because I'm running in memory of my ex who died in October last year and who is the reason I started the 0to5k at the end of December. Who would have thought back then that I'd first of all graduate to 5k, let alone be running 21k! I am so grateful to each of you who have helped me along my journey into running. Maybe as I finish this run I'll start to believe I am a runner! 😜 I add my just giving page not so much to raise funds but to share my story with you, my running friends, who have got me through and no doubt will get me through Sunday too.

Slow and steady! 🖤🏃‍♀️

trk.justgiving.com/f/a/FVWW...

[TedG Half Marathon]

Hi Claire, your journey is very similar to mine....running in memory of a loved one...and I applaud you on your achievements 👏👏

That’s a tough HM you’re taking on but as you train around Blenheim, I know you’ll crack it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Unfortunately, I can’t be there to support you, a family commitment has got in the way, so I wish you the best of luck.

Go out there and enjoy the experience! 🤗

Looking forward to your post race report 🏃‍♀️

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon in reply to TedG]

Awe Thank you Ted, and thank you for donating. It means such a lot and your words made me emotional. Loss is certainly a motivator at times, as tough as it is in the first instance.

I'm hoping a little bit of nerves/adrenaline will help and a huge dollop of my stubborn nature lol. The 7k route is the worst bit so once I hit Comb it should be ok.... 🤣🏃‍♀️ Distance over speed though! X

[MikeJones68 Half Marathon]

Good luck, Claire. Looking forward to reading your write up

[Decker Ultramarathon]

I think both your Dad and Glen would be massively proud of you for what you have achieved. You’ve trained hard for this and you can do this! Best of luck!

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Awe thank you.

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Good luck Claire. You will be great. Run for loved ones and run for yourself.

The nerves are perfectly normal. remeber it is just a run, just a bit longer, but just a run all the same.

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Lol true. I'll try to remember that! You're right too, I started running for them but now it is for me too.

[Ripcurlrana71 Half Marathon 10 Miles]

Good luck Claire - a fabulous reason to run. ❤️

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! Your Dad and Glen will be with you every step of the way, as will we.

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

😍😍😍 Thank you x

[Lordi Marathon]

Good luck! Don't go off too fast. HM is great distance, you'll love it. The best part of all with racing a distance for the first time will be that it'll be a PB!

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon in reply to Lordi]

Haha yep that is a bonus! I need to ignore the other runners and not ip my pace!

[Lorijay]

Good luck Claire, enjoy, you've trained hard and now you will reap the benefits! Look forward to reading your post run report.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Wishing you a wonderful run on Sunday. Full of emotion I'm sure, but you've done an amazing job and I hope you enjoy every minute of it 🙂

[Langley-Loper Half Marathon]

Run report is compulsory (please)!

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Good luck Claire. You are amazing. We want photos xx

[benwill Marathon]

well done you will be great, just remember slow and easy