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tiggs1Marathon
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Today was our long run day so the alarm was set for 0500hrs so I could have time for porridge and coffee before we headed out.

The first 10 miles was a run to parkrun and I have to say it felt like a LONG way compared to when I drive it each week. Then we had time for a stretch before running the last 3.1 miles which I did in an official time of 38:13 so I am well happy with that.

This run also marks my first half marathon distance although over the coming weeks I am going to cover a few of these I am super proud that my first was done in 2hrs 44 :)

Happy running folks and stay safe

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misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

Great job! Getting up so early too! Well done.

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

Great achievement - well done! That first HM distance feels very special! 👍😀😀

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GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

Well done! 👍🏻💪🏻😁 feels great when you get those distances under your belt!

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tiggs1Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo

This one will always be important but it’s 14 miles next week so I get to do it again :)

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Congratulations and well done on your first HM! And especially for getting up at 5am 😳 I woke up at that time and it was pitch black outside but I was able to go back to sleep 🙂

Happy running to you too 🏃‍♀️🏃🙂

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tiggs1Marathon in reply to Irishprincess

I wish I could run on an empty stomach and have a little more sleep but I need fuel :)

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply to tiggs1

Me too! I can’t do anything without food 😋

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

That's one nice shiny badge there tiggs - excellent run! Congratulations 👏👏👏

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tiggs1Marathon in reply to linda9389

Thank you :) I am so happy with it :)

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Fabulous run tiggs! You should be super proud of that one. 👍👏👊🏅🎉😀

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tiggs1Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thank you, I am chuffed with both the distance and my PR time considering how far I ran. The great thing is I felt as though I had a reserve in the tank.... bring on next weeks training :)

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon in reply to tiggs1

Wow, having reserve in the tank too? Amazingly well done! 👍👍👍

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Deals1Metric Marathon

Fantastic 😊!!

Congratulations 🎊

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Papillon17Half Marathon

Fantastic well done.

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