Bournemouth Half Marathon

[Berksrover]

So 16 months after graduating from the C25K programme, 14 months after completing my first 10k, after a 16 week training programme that had 70 training runs, today I completed my first HM.

I want to say a massive thank you to everyone involved in the HU forum, the inspirational Ju-Ju, my great VRB's.

Never ever did I think that at the age of 59,I could do this, but I have, so if I can, anybody can.

One final question, can I have my Half Marathon badge now please?

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

So well done! A fantastic day all round! 👍🏻💪🏻😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I see you like your numbers 😂😂😂. And so would I if my numbers were as small as yours!!! That's a fantastic first half - a great achievement. Congratulations 👍

[Berksrover Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

I am an accountant when not running lol and thank you!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Berksrover]

😍😍😍🤣🤣🤣 that really made me laugh. I see the world better in numbers too (computing for me rather than accounting though)

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This is such excellent news, but I knew you would do it - and with a fantastic time too x

[Irish-John Marathon]

Well done! And that is a great time!!!

[backintime 10 Miles]

Excellent work and a great time !!

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations Berksrover on completing the Bournemouth Half Marathon and in such a great time, now go and celebrate 🎉.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Great run Berksrover, and a brilliant time too. Only 59 too ... years and years to build on that 😊😊🎉🎉🎉🥇🏆🥂

[Berksrover Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Doesn't feel like 'only 59'tonight lol

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Berksrover]

As a 67 year old, I know how that feels!!! Lots of protein needed.

[Mummycav]

You are amazing x

[David_G Metric Marathon]

Great run Berksrover. What a challenge it was in the wind but we got round OK, and that was the main target!🙂👍

You certainly did yourself proud and it’s a great tribute to HU and I’d echo your thanks to all our friends for the support😊👏👏

[Sadie-runs Half Marathon]

LOVE this! Well done on a great HM, Steve! 👏👏👏 It has been wonderful watching your training unfold - you did good and I am so happy for you! Now rest. You have so earned this, hope you are on a high! x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Woohoo congratulations Berksrover, fabulous achievement! What a superstar. So glad you had a great run - HM, can you believe it? 🌟 🏃‍♂️🏅 🎉

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Huge congratulations! Sounds like a brilliant day. And I have your HM forum badge ready!

[Berksrover Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to Decker]

Brilliant, thank you

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done on your HM and a great time too!👏👏🏅🙂

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

That’s fast! Very well done to you.

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Brilliant! Well done and great time!

[HoagyM Half Marathon]

Great achievement Berksrover, and that was a great run today 👏👏👏

[Berksrover Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to HoagyM]

Thanks (again) great to share these achievements with each other, having all you VRB's and in your case RB makes all the difference

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon]

Amazing time, I was in Bournemouth today and you definitely ran through some wind! Congratulations.

[misswobble Marathon]

Ooooh I see your badge! Well done 😃👍🏅

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Congratulations! Well done. You’ve made great progress in 16 months! 🎉

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Cracking. I like the sound of it being your 1st. Here to many more!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Congratulations Berksrover, you have all done brilliantly in such a short time. 🏃‍♂️👏🏻👏🏻🍾🥂🥇

[Colinsmith Half Marathon]

Brilliantly done!