Tick ✔ well that was fun

[GoGo_JoJo]

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I set out to do 24 miles today in spite of the yellow weather warning for high winds. I had to clear the road of one tree to make it up to the car park... that should have told me something 🤣

Around mile 20 I started debating going the full distance with myself, it was quite a discussion as I'd gotten soaked in a heavy horizontal downpour and my feet had started to burn and itch around mile 18. Wet socks I guess. But thankfully it did go.

Miles 19 to 23 were uphill and upwind, some gusts making me feel like I wasn't making any headway at all.

All in I was glad I went for it... hot bath now! 👍🏻😁

Relive has chopped a wee bit off, it was 5hrs 30 dead and 26.22 miles. Genuine time too as I've turned off auto pause. It wasn't the weather for stopping much anyway, just a few snack and map stops.

[Hidden]

I’m in awe of you. Your runs are amazing! X

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

Aw thanks Flick 😘😘 feeling tired now and fairly tender here and there!

[Hidden in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I’m not surprised! Wonderful running x

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

That is just great Jo.⭐️

Really proud of you.

Absolutely inspiritational.

Recover well.

👊💥🏃‍♀️⭐️👏👏❤️

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Tbae]

Thanks Bob, I thought of you as I pushed on from 24... you've still got to get your badge 👍🏻😉

[Tbae Metric Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

With you leading the way, I will get that badge.🤔✅

You will be following in the footsteps of that all time great ultramarathoner.

Your something else Jo.💥🏃‍♀️💥❤️

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wow! What an amazing run Jojo - especially given the weather today!!💨🏃🏽‍♀️🌧💨 I popped onto your past posts to see if I could see what marathon you were training for and read your 'Potted History' post, that I had obviously missed. What an amazing journey and so great to read how you have used running to help with your mental wellbeing. I have battled with anxiety on and off through most of my life - nothing has helped me in the way running does.😀 It has really helped me believe so much more in myself - amazing what we can do when we set our minds to it! Anyway, thank you so much for being such an inspiration to everyone on here - keep on running!👍🏃🏽‍♀️

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandra. Nope, no event, just doing it for A. The hell of it and B. To prove to myself I can.

I prefer doing all my runs on my own terms, I often change location, route or length at the last minute, rather like today! 🤣🤣

The body is an incredible thing and once we look after it better, we can achieve almost anything we set our minds to 👍🏻😁

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

...love that attitude! 👍🏃🏽‍♀️😀

[Jennypenny2]

I thought I was good running along the prom ,doing a 5K in the Wind this morning, you inspire me well done.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Jennypenny2]

Thank you! Even harder by the sea! As I crossed the bridge at Shoreham I was really fighting it! Daft really! 🤣 course by then I had a long way back so may as well make it worthwhile 👍🏻😉

[Hidden]

Oh. My. DAYS! Outstanding Jo, you're a machine!

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, although I'm sure a machine would have less tender bits now! 🤣🤣🤣

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Wow that’s amazing! Well done!

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha 👍🏻😁

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Outstanding run Jo! Are you sure you don’t want to try the Ultra Trail scene? I hear they are pretty casual.😁

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Thanks. Not really sure I'm ever going to be ready to join any particular "scene" 🤣 I might get to 30 miles but not sure I want any more than that. Really pleased I did it though 👍🏻😁

[Bluebirdrunner]

Way to earn a badge Jo Jo! 👌😁

Awesome running, what courage and determination you have!

Recover well Marathon girl🌟🎖😊xxxx

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Surprisingly...I really don't feel too much today. I can feel I worked hard but not overly stiff or sore at all!👍🏻😁😘

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Wow Jo! You rocked that. I love that you do your own thing and achieve such great distances. Hat’s off to you 👏👏👏

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks Sask! 👍🏻😁

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Amazing run Jojo, especially given the conditions and forecast. You are one tough runner. Well deserved shiny new badge. 💪👊😊🏆🥇

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you! With hindsight it was pretty challenging 👍🏻🤣

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Brilliant. You saw an opportunity and decided today was the day despite of the conditions, that takes some real steel. Well Done!!

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Thank you! Yes, in spite, or maybe even because of those awful conditions, I felt I deserved it in some weird masochistic way! 👍🏻🤣🤣🤣

[backintime 10 Miles]

Brilliant, I missed this, what an inspiration ! You ran a marathon just because !

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to backintime]

Yea, just because I's a wee bit odd! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[backintime 10 Miles in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

No no...I am inspired. You are amazing.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to backintime]

Aw thanks 💕

[Macmac Marathon]

Awesome! You make it sound so easy and relaxed! I was pretty tired after 18miles - it was a hot day but not sure I could have gone on, so hoping I can extend the distance ok. Well done you! 👏🏻👏🏻😊

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Macmac]

Well it was and it wasn't 🤣🤣 fighting uphill against the wind at times felt like I wasn't moving at all, arguing with myself over do I push on or not, the stress of my music dying, having to stop and get my phone to take over that chore, the panic when I thought Garmin battery was gonna die, but it was all totally worth it 👍🏻😁

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

JoJo, this is truly MIND-BLOWING! That you did this outside of the structure of a formal marathon event – no crowd to cheer you on, no marshalls to pass you water – is utterly incredible. One of the most impressive things I’ve ever heard.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Aw thanks Stephen. To my mind it was more of a cop out, not having to perform in front of a crowd or commit on paper to a set date and start time. I did have a small cheer section in the form of 4 walkers whom I passed multiple times towards the end. They saw my finish and congratulated me at the end. It was really nice. I had plenty of fluids with me and access to a tap at around halfway.

The crazy thing is I've already started giving myself a hard time for being a tad slow, which would have been even worse had I got other times to compare myself to.

I think I'll run it again in better conditions, not sure when, but definitely will 👍🏻😁

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Slow?! Cop out?!! You are joking, right?!!!

This is seriously inspirational stuff. I hope the forum team are working on a special badge/medal for you right now because you deserve it. The words “well done” or “congratulations” simply cannot cover this kind of achievement.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

I'm always too hard on myself. Thank you. I really appreciate that.