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My first! Boxing Day 5K race with Linda9389

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This was my first 'official' race. So keen to squeeze one in before 2019 came to a close, I was fortunate to spot this yearly event on the race websites. It's a Boxing Day 5K race at Black Park (Buckinghamshire) starting at 10.00am. Perfect!

I was so pleased that linda9389 was able to join me on this race too. Linda will deny it, but has been a mentor to me on my running journey. We soaked up the race vibes at the starting line, went straight to the front of the pack beaming with confidence, and motivated by bananas at the finish line! We were all done and dusted just before the heavens opened up, very lucky!

Thank you all that supported and encouraged us along for getting out of bed the day after Christmas and going for it... absolutely no regrets!

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Well done. Hope you had a great time.

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JaoJao in reply to

Thank you so much Rainbow, we did indeed xx

Happy Boxing Day!

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AlMorrHalf Marathon

Congratulations on completing that 5K at Black Park, your first official event race run, you must have felt very confident by going straight to the front of the pack where most of the gazelles are to be found, usually people here say they make their way to the back of the pack, so glad that you enjoyed your run today with Linda9389. 😊 🏃🏾

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JaoJao in reply to AlMorr

Thank you AlMorr, it's great fun being at the front and why not! We are fearless women! linda9389

Anyway... it might be the only chance I get at being in front hahaha!

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Couchpotato2Marathon

Fantastic! Sounds like you enjoyed it

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JaoJao in reply to Couchpotato2

It was super fun yes.

Happy Boxing Day!

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Couchpotato2Marathon

Maybe you both would like to enter the 5miles (or HM) on 1st March in Berkhamsted: rotaryberkhamsted.fullonspo...

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Couchpotato2Marathon in reply to Couchpotato2

I’m doing the 5 miles

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Couchpotato2Marathon in reply to Couchpotato2

I’m doing the 5 miles

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to Couchpotato2

5 miles sounds fun ... but is it flat? 🤣We have a 5 miler in Beaconsfield on Easter Monday which isn't quite flat, but isn't too bad 😀

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Couchpotato2Marathon in reply to linda9389

Is it flat? No! There is a skfndnsjdj hill maybe come over and we can practice. I’ll be working out the route and work back up to it. I think there is a map on the site

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to Couchpotato2

🤣🤣🤣

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JaoJao in reply to Couchpotato2

Ohhhh 5 miles! That's a new distance I've not seen before. Thank you, I will consider it in due course x

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JaoJao in reply to Couchpotato2

Happy Boxing Day!

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Couchpotato2Marathon in reply to JaoJao

Happy boxing day!

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KatnapMarathon

😁😁😁 Fantastic! I saw the Strava feed from Linda so I had my fingers crossed that you were also there.

Have a great rest so you can be ready for parkrun on Saturday.

🎅🐱 Xmas Katnap 🐱🎅

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JaoJao in reply to Katnap

Thank you so much Katnap for the support x

I have decided to skip the actual park running bit this Saturday and just volunteer in a role I have not tried before. My home parkrun is very muddy at the moment and I fancied a bit of a change in the holidays. I am also doing the New Year's Double event so I don't feel too bad about skipping Saturday's running bit!

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TailChaserMarathon

Lovely way to spend Boxing Day JaoJao! And a great excuse to eat more the day before - win win 😀 Congrats on your first 5k! 👏👏👏

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JaoJao in reply to TailChaser

Thank you so much TailChaser, it's been a great Boxing Day. Winning!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Thank you for persuading me to go! It was a lovely way to start the day - esp as we didn't get soaked (though your mum must've been freezing, and deserves a medal for volunteering). Your enthusiasm was a great boost too. Good luck with your next event, and the next, and the next .... 😍

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JaoJao in reply to linda9389

It was nice to come back and get warm and snug that’s for sure. The next event is in 3 weeks, I’m on a roll now haha! X

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to JaoJao

Be sure to add it to the Jan events post when that opens at the beginning of the month, then we can all raise our pom poms to cheer you on 😍

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aliboo70Half Marathon

What a lovely photo !😊congratulations both of you sounds like an excellent event for your 1st race 😊🏃🏃🏃👍xxx

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JaoJao in reply to aliboo70

Thank you x

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

What a lovely photo! Well done both of you, now you can eat more choccies/cake/cheese/crisps/wine/mince pies ....... 😂😂😋

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JaoJao in reply to Irishprincess

Thank you! Definitely indulged a bit more yesterday x

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roseabiUltramarathon

Well done, superstars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

❤️❤️❤️

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JaoJao in reply to roseabi

Thank you Roseabi x

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Very well done guys, and what a great photo! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🎉🎅🎄

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JaoJao in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thank you cheeky x

Macmac profile image
MacmacMarathon

Great stuff! 👏👏 Well done to both of you! 😊

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JaoJao in reply to Macmac

Thank you Macman x

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KevtrevMarathon

Well done JaoJao it’s a great feeling doing a race isn’t it I’m glad you had someone to run with and mentor it helps a lot a bit of advice and support you look great by the way. 👏👏👏👏😉🏁🏆🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🥇❤️XX

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JaoJao in reply to Kevtrev

It is a great feeling and such a different vibe to parkrun. Having Linda there made all the difference too. Thank you! Let’s see how I get on in 2020... 🙂🙂🙂

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KevtrevMarathon in reply to JaoJao

Yes it is a great feeling JaoJao it is totally different from park run having someone to mentor you is a big big help you are going to be great in 2020 😉👍❤️Xx

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Deals1Metric Marathon

Fantastic!! Great pic

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JaoJao in reply to Deals1

Thank you x

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Well done both of you. You are a racer now JaoJao !! 👏👏👏😊

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JaoJao in reply to Beachcomber66

Haha yes I suppose your right!

Thank you x

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Dexy510 Miles

Well done to you both- you must have booked early to get so low numbers too. Hopefully, you will have enjoyed it enough to enter more races in 2020.

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JaoJao in reply to Dexy5

Thank you Dexy, yes I was keeping an eye on the website for entry submissions! Xx Yes definitely looking to do more in 2020.

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