This is the view from the top of the viaduct...yes... there is a viaduct :)

[Oldfloss]

Especially for misswobble .

I did it! I have the medal to prove it

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Double triple awesome! With sugar on top!!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to roseabi]

I won't lie ..it was like nothing I have ever done,, bu I had a terrific time and the forum friends at that finish line... made it extra special!

You were so right... we don't know what will happen on the day... and a fresh headwind was a tad challenging...but I am so glad I did it... Thanks you for that brilliant plan!

[lardofale Half Marathon]

Woohoo!! Fantastic effort mam!! Bask in the glory 😉👏👏👏

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to lardofale]

Thank you very much.. it was not the easiest of runs..but I really did have a lot of fun

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations on completing your first Half marathon Floss, I am sure you enjoyed your run today, lovely photo of the view from the viaduct, just hope that you didn't bump into anything when in one of those 3 tunnels which you told me about yesterday, once again, congratulations to you for today's HM. 😊 🏃

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to AlMorr]

I avoided, bikes, small persons and other obstacles.. there were lights along the centre of the roof.. but very low...

I took the pikkie for misswobble , who missed it on her HM one time

Thank you very much..

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

You now could have the two words Half Marathon next to your username 😊 🏃, but as you are an Administrator for C25K I'm not so sure if that would be possible.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to AlMorr]

It is not possible..but no matter.I know that it is done...it is enough )

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

There was no doubt you would complete your first half marathon Oldfloss. And what a lovely day you had for it. Well done to you and 🐌🐌🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Dexy5]

It was beautiful day if a tad windy on the first 10K and the snails had a great run! Thank you!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Oldfloss]

That must have been amazing if you ran along a viaduct.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Dexy5]

It was.. and the view is amazing!

[mountaindreamer Half Marathon]

YAAAAY!!!! Well done Floss! First HM under your belt, and what a beautiful sunny day you had for it! 😃🏃‍♀️💥🎉🎉🎉⭐️⭐️❤️❤️🏅

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to mountaindreamer]

Yeayayayay..Yes I did do it... I keep pinching myself...! It was not the easiest, of the runs I have done..but I enjoyed the whole thing ! Thank you!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Wooot woot!!! Yeah Floss. You worked hard for this one. Huge congratulations to you!! 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️💨🏆👍🏼

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Decker]

I did..thank you and I am in total awe of all HM-ers.. and Marathoners... it is like nothing I had experienced... but I did it!!! xxx

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes you did. Wow! You're inspirational

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes you did ...BOOM 💥!

[UnfitNoMore Metric Marathon]

Great job on that first HM! Wear that medal with pride.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks you... I am wearing it now, along with a huge smile!

[UnfitNoMore Metric Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I’m raising a glass for you 🍾

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Cheers.... I have had loads of water now.. am I allowed a glass of bubbly please

[UnfitNoMore Metric Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I’d say you earned it! 🥂

[Jennypenny2]

Well done 👌

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Jennypenny2]

Thank you!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

You certainly did do it and it was lovely to meet you, if only briefly. Forget the pain and feel proud xx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Sandie1961]

Sandie.... seeing you there was amazing... it made it so, so special.

You and Jan with your smiling faces were the sight as I turned that corner! It was incredible...!

Thank you so, so much.. xxx

[Fishypieface]

Amazing! Very many congratulations, I am in awe, that's a massive distance..... and you did it!! A glass of fizz for you and no mistake! x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Fishypieface]

Fizz being drunk as we speak....thank you..it felt like a very long way at those last three miles!

[theoldfellow]

Hurray!! Cheers!! Shouts of joy!!

Oldfloss the example to us all!

How do you follow that?

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

❤

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to theoldfellow]

Ha ha.. thank you...x

I think you'd all be in front of me..but I am blessed...I ran because I was able..and the support of family and forum friends was priceless!

It was a day and a half and such a glorious location.

[ancientrunner Half Marathon]

Very well done Floss. xx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to ancientrunner]

Thank you!

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Toot!Toot!deToot! And here comes Oldfloss, our fearless leader, crossing the finish line in her first ever HM! Whoohoo! Pom poms a-waving! Congrats on a great achievement!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thank you...not easy but well worth doing!

[Anniemurph Half Marathon]

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DID IT! I am so, so sorry I wasn't there to congratulate you in person - indeed, to cheer you on! But life, plans etc. But what a fab achievement! You are just awesome! xx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Anniemurph]

I missed you so much... thank you...it was hard at times..but worth it xx

[UpTheStanley Half Marathon]

I think they’ve said it all, but brilliant anyway 🥂

Snails rule 🐌🐌🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to UpTheStanley]

Thanks.. we do indeed!

[DebJogsOn]

Congratulations Floss🎉. An inspiration as always 😊 xx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to DebJogsOn]

You are too lovely... thank you x

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Wow great view floss! I thought of you today (I was a a charity race too)and hoped you were having a brilliant time, look forward to the race report xxx congratulations lovely lady xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to aliboo70]

It was fabulous..but not easy! I enjoyed it though... I shall post tomorrow... a tad tired now...I am glad I did it and raised my target for BHF

Thanks you!

[TedG Half Marathon]

Well done Floss, you were always going to do it 👏👏👏

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to TedG]

There was a point when I felt just for an instant, that I may not..but the snail crawled over that gremlin! Thank you xxx

[Tonkabella]

Fanflippingtanstic 🎉🎉🎉🎉🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Tonkabella]

Thanks you xxx

[pianoteacher Marathon Half Marathon]

Very well done on your first half marathon Oldfloss 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to pianoteacher]

Thanks you.... it was fun!!

[pianoteacher Marathon Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it xx

[lexi6 10 Miles]

Don’t reply, you deserve that rest now, can’t wait to read your report later but just wanted to say Brilliant OF, what an achievement, you’re awesome! 👍 ❤️ Xx

[IannodaTruffe]

Yay, Oldfloss rules okay!!!

You know there are a lot of people waiting on the C25K forum for an announcement from you, great lady, even if we have to wait for the run report.........

Rest up, you have earned it.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I did it..post first thing..I went deny it..I'm tired ..thanks you xx

[Liz-is-trying]

Congratulations- your careful planning, preparation and patience paid off. What an inspiration you are. Xx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Liz-is-trying]

You are too kind.. I am just so happy I did it!

[Irish-John Marathon]

Well done, your Awesomeness!! 😊😊😊😊😊 well done indeed 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂😊😊😊😊

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Irish-John]

Says the Awesome-est super man!! Thanks you .. I got there xxx

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

You are too kind you Half. Marathoner you

[Madge50 Marathon]

Oh yes! Yeah, yeah, yeah! Brilliant, however, a’hem.... *coughs* I have a complaint........where is the bling? Show us the bling! 🏅

Well done lovely lady, enjoy that wonderful joyous post run buzz,....🤗🏃‍♀️👏💪

Mx

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Madge50]

Have a look at my post on B210k forum for photo with bling Madge50

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Madge50]

Thanks you... you! I have seen it now... I am back on the ground now...just!!! xxx

[DeterminedBear]

Awesome. You certainly put your money where your mouth is! Whoop, whoop!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to DeterminedBear]

I did.. as the quote says... " I believed I could... so I did!"

[Maddee_6333 Half Marathon]

Woohooo! Well

Done 💐💐💐

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Maddee_6333]

I know... great isn't it.. i am just back to the ground now...been floating since the run! Thanks you!xx

[Katnap Marathon]

I'm a bit late picking up your post so you might already be in bed! We're all dead impressed with your performance.

Where will you be displaying your HM medal?

😸 Katnap 😸

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Katnap]

Thanks..post tomorrow..Bridge and C25K..so tired now..snails need sleep..we were up at 6..away at 8..xx

[18Windmill]

Huge congratulations!! Well done. (No more answering messages...rest up!) 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🥇🏆🎉🎉

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to 18Windmill]

Thanks you.. recovered well !

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Wonderful news, many, many congratulations Old Floss 🎉👍😊👏. You are amazing and an inspiration. Very well done to you!

Love the photo 😊. Have a well earned sleep and rest tomorrow.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to skysue16]

Thank you !!! Thank you! xx

[Tasha99 Marathon]

I’m in awe! Your first HM was a trail! That’s amazing! Well done Xx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Tasha99]

And a lovely one.. it is really worth running anytime! Thanks you xxx

[poppypug Marathon]

Wahey !! Absolutely FAB-U-LOUS !!!

Congratulations to our lovely Floss . Well done to you and I hope you are having a very well deserved rest now xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to poppypug]

Back to earth now Poppy.. thanks for all your support and good wishes on my post report. I hope that all is well with you my friend xxx

[Megbird]

What a lovely photo.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Megbird]

Lovely lovely location!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Fabulous! It's wonderful to 'hear' your own sense of pride and achievement in this run. Usually we're hearing you tell us all to be proud, so it's great to see the tables turned for once. Looks like a wonderful, if challenging race too. Rest well

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to linda9389]

I am just so happy.. it was a very good feeling and I really did have fun...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Do you know which one you will do next? 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to linda9389]

Ha ha. Well..I did say..this would be the only one..but then again....I did say I would only ever run 5K! I do fancy the Tissington Trail one...a lot!!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Love it. Do it!

[Megbird]

Well done.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Megbird]

Thank youx Back to normal running now

[Megbird in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes I am and doing ok. Mostly every morning before work.

[Bridget007]

Yaaaaaay 😃 Well done 🏅 you are such an inspiration. I was thinking about you today and hoping you had the lovely weather that we had 👍🏻🏅😃

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Bridget007]

The weather was great.. thanks... a headwind... but then that dropped for the return

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wow! What a view - and a massive well done to you, Oldfloss! Saw the photo earlier - so very pleased for you!😀👏👏👏👍🏅

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks you and for your reply on my post.. I am just catching up with everyone today... folk have been so, unbelievably, wonderfully supportive!

[Coddfish 10 Miles]

Beautiful location even if the tunnels are a bit wet and eerie. Glad you made it.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Coddfish]

It was fantastic!

[SW16 Half Marathon]

Congratulations, Oldfloss! Hope you’ve had a good rest and not too sore this morning! What an inspiration and not a bad photographer either!! 🎉🎉🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏻💪🏻🐌🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to SW16]

Thanks you!

[Runningroni]

Well done. You are an inspiration.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Runningroni]

Not really Just a loopy old snail as you know Thank you my lovely friend.. Blue snail was on my cap for the whole run... !!!! xxxx

[Runningroni in reply to Oldfloss]

Might be a loopy snail but loads of folks are very fond and proud of you as you always have the capacity to spur us on. Is that your son in law on the photo. You didn't try to keep up with his long legs did you.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Runningroni]

Haha...no..Yes it is..he is super. He is very speedy..But he just would not leave me....He is very protective...and he wanted to run it with me..he only ran faster to the line to take photos! It was a super day..I am blessed..😉

[Agelesslass Metric Marathon]

Well done to you Oldfloss, first hm under your belt, I have my first one in May. Bet you’re still buzzing 😀😀👍

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Agelesslass]

I have just about come down to earth... thank you.. you will be amazing!!!!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

You did it OF! I bet you haven’t grinned as much since W5R3 of C25K! I hope you’re well rested this morning and not too achey.

Can you believe you ran a Half Marathon? Well you did and we’re all so happy for you! Well done! 🏃‍♀️❤️🏅👍💪🎉👊🥂👏

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I id.. thanks for all your support and reply to my report... I am just catching up with everyone today... folk have been so, unbelievably, wonderfully supportive!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Because you are too, to all of us! ❤️

[Wimborne Half Marathon]

Oldfloss what an amazing achievement 😀👏👏🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️ and what a goal to have set and conquered. Huge respect to you. Just huge. Big virtual hug and heartfelt big congratulations. 🤗

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Wimborne]

Hug accepted and thank you!I am just catching up with everyone today... folk have been so, unbelievably, wonderfully supportive! Thanks for your reply on my report post!

[siabod Half Marathon]

Fantastic well done 👍😊

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to siabod]

Thank you...

[MsLegs 10 Miles]

Congratulations and well done! ⭐️

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to MsLegs]

Thanks you so much!

[Pippa49 Half Marathon]

Well done. Nice view.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Pippa49]

Thanks you... you did brilliantly too!!!

[Biddy62 Half Marathon]

Congratulations!!! And very well done!!! Hope you slept well afterwards. You are ,as ever, inspirational! 😊🏃🏽‍♀️🏅🥂🎉💐

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Biddy62]

Like a log!!! Thank you so much!

[misswobble Marathon]

Morning missus 😃

Ta for the photo NOW I know what the view looks like 😃 Doh ☺️

Well done 💪👍😃👊✊💥🌟🏅

I sent you a telepathic message from home. It was my son’s birthday so I was up to my neck in cooking dinner and cake making blah blah

Maybe next year me, thee and Murph 😁. Anyone else? 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to misswobble]

I am just catching up with everyone on here today... folk have been so, unbelievably, wonderfully supportive! I did not want anyone to think I did not appreciate them!

Thanks for your reply to my report post on Bridge...I thought about you as you know.. kept getting little messages in my head!!! x

Hope the birthday went well!!!

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Well done Oldfloss, great acheiveiment and a beautiful view in which to enjoy it!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Whatsapp]

It was perfect... thank you!

[Lysia Half Marathon]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🏅

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Lysia]

Thank you!

[PippiRuns]

Dearest Floss, of course you did it! I hope you did it slowly and steadily and that you were not injured! I am looking forward to your write-up! Love, Pippi (I had to follow this forum again to leave a comment!)

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to PippiRuns]

I am just catching up with everyone today... folk have been so, unbelievably, wonderfully supportive!

Thanks so much.. I did it Pippi!!!

How are you my friend ??? xxxx

[PippiRuns in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes, you did it!

I'm okay, Floss - my hip is what it is - no change there, still that painful osteoarthritis. I don't believe I'll ever be running again. But I'm coming to terms with it. It's not helping me to hang my head an cry.

[O505k Half Marathon]

Congratulations, brilliant achievement. Well done. 🎉🎉👏👏

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to O505k]

Thanks you!

[mrrun Ultramarathon]

Woo hoo!! Great job, well done, yay! What next? Ultra?

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to mrrun]

I am just catching up with everyone today... folk have been so, unbelievably, wonderfully supportive!

Ha ha!!! Thanks you and thanks for your reply to my report post !

[Christianne57]

Congratulations! Well done x x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Christianne57]

Thanks ..I had a great run!