Really pleased to have run my first Marathon 😊
Did it 😁: Really pleased to have run... - Fun Beyond 10K & ...
Did it 😁
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Wow, what an amazing run and achievement, having only started running late May and just done my first 10K this is completely beyond dreams haha
well done 😬👍👏👏👏
in reply to Instructor57
Thank you. You will get wherever you want to go my friend. I started in Nov 19 so am still relatively new. Congratulations on your 10k 👏👏👏
Instructor57 in reply to
what a great attitude , no wonder you just did your marathon 👍
Congratulations to you Instructor57 on completing your first 10K, remember to tell the administrators that you have ran your first 10K, then on the B210K forum you will see the words Graduate10 next to your username 😊 🏃🏾 🎓.
Thanks Al, I did it last Sunday and go the badge 👍
Buddy34Half Marathon
Wow, what a distance GTFC and a cracking time. I'm so pleased for you and you should be so proud of yourself.
Have a restful rest of the weekend
🏃♂️👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪🥳🥳🥳🥳
SmilingTortoise1Half Marathon
Wow!! That's awesome GTFC 👏👏👏 Also what an impressive pace! Well done 🥳🥳💪💪🏃♂️🏃♂️
AlMorrHalf Marathon
Congratulations on completing your first MARATHON, well done, I hope you enjoyed your marathon run today, I am sure you did, go now and celebrate your wonderful achievement, remember to tell the administrators that you have ran your first marathon, after that you will see the words MARATHON next to your username, excellent that you got a sub 5 hour time as well.
Speedy60Half Marathon
What a fantastic achievement! Well done you, you should be very proud of yourself. 👏👏👏🥳🏅
in reply to Speedy60
Thank you. I really am. Running has given me so much 😊
You joined here after me. Is that how long you've been running for? I'm still looking for my first half marathon. 😕
in reply to Speedy60
I started C25k in Nov 19 and have run week in week out 3x a week mostly (occasionally 4) apart from injury. I love it and as I've gone on I've felt much more suited for long distance. Your HM will come if that is what you'd like. We are all different though so never compare. Your achievements are as good as mine and everybody else's. Every time you go out, you win 😊
Thanks for the kind words. I'm being silly I know, especially after advising others not to compare. I'm looking forward to some cool, damp autumn running. It seems to suit me more than the summer.
Congratulations once again. 🏅👏
in reply to Speedy60
Absolutely, my favourite time of year is coming with those cold, dark and wet nights running. Keep going 🥇
Wow, amazing, how absolutely fantastic, that’s some great achievement you have there, enjoy your afterglow and resting up. Have you planned any celebrations, hope so 🎉 🏃♂️👏👏👏👏👏🏃♂️🎉
in reply to
Thank you! I will have a few red wines tomorrow night. I'm picking up my son tonight late so can't drink 🙈
💥💥💥🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🤩🤩🤩!! You did it congratulations GTFC!! What an achievement!! You’re an absolute star!! 🥂 🍾 🥳🥳🥳
Well done you!! 👌🏽🤗❤️
in reply to Fabulous450
Yahooooo! Thank you Fab. Got what I thought I could do 😊
Fabulous450 in reply to
👌🏽🧚🏽♀️....absolutely awesome!! Fantastic!! I hope you’re celebrating! What a run!! 😁❤️
misswobbleMarathon
I am doing a dance of joy for you in my lounge 😁. Yessssssssssss and a yeeeeeeeeeeeeha! from Wobble 💪💪💪💪💪💪👊🏅
Ever so well done man 😃👌
Take the rest of the day off 👍
Take your legs a little trot tomorrow if you feel you need to. My legs get the jitters if I don’t 🙂
in reply to misswobble
That made me smile and my big teeth come out 😁😁😁 really appreciate your support. 'Jitters' love it 😂😂😂
Madge50Marathon
Well you’re going to be first over the line of the virtual VLM posse! Very well done! I did 32k (20 miles) today, and that’ll be it until THE day.....very, very happy at how it went......and I’m still in one piece!
Keep well now and take good care of yourself....ready for the big one!
Mx
in reply to Madge50
Wow Madge, that's an awesome achievement! Well done you 🥇 I went out for 22 but did feel good so kept on. Rest up today and taper and you'll be as ready as you can be for the big day! Awesome achievement for you. I'm really chuffed for you 😊
Wow! Amazing run Madge - well done!💪🙂
Great stuff Madge💪😃👍🏃♀️🌪💪
Job done 👊✊🙂
Thanks wobble.....I must admit I’m liking the idea of hula hoops, by 30k I’d had enough of jelly babies/gels.....needed something proper savoury.....🥪🥯
Mx
I don’t eat them In the normal course of events. Just for the closing stages of the 20 mile or the marathon itself, when they are a restorative. Just the small bag of the plain variety
in reply to misswobble
I have a bag ready now for my next one in a few weeks 😊
Another marathon? 😳
in reply to misswobble
Yes, the virtual London Marathon on 4th October. That is what I've been training for. I went out for 22 but felt strong so carried on 😊
👍😃
Stephen_UKHalf Marathon
Wow! Very well done. You should be very proud.
in reply to Stephen_UK
Thanks buddy. I feel good today 😊
linda9389AdministratorMarathon
Brilliant. In a great time too, much faster than you had suggested. Have a badge to wear with pride
in reply to linda9389
How lovely!! Thank you so much! I put a bit of Dagny on near the end and she helped 😂😂😂
annettebrownHalf Marathon
Wow, well done! 👏👏what an amazing achievement.
in reply to annettebrown
Thank you Annette! It's great how you can slowly get to where you want to go just by being consistent 😊
You must feel elated, rest up those legs for a while. Very well done again! 👏
Tasha99Marathon
That’s fantastic! And a great time too 😍
Coach Tasha says don’t run for a few days now! 😶🤣
Find yourself a medal online 👌🏽
SueAppleRun10 Miles
That is awesome, huge well done from us
in reply to SueAppleRun
Thank you both. Really appreciate it!
I’m too tired for long and interesting replies but sure will come back strong again, i’m impressed and that is enough for now
in reply to SueAppleRun
You two are grrrreat! Just keep being you 😊😊😊
Wow...Congratulations that's fantastic!!!
So pleased for you...what a star 🌟acheivement.
Recover well and bask in your awesomeness!😎👌🌻xxx
in reply to Bluebirdrunner
Oh that's lovely. Thank you so much 😊
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon
Congratulations GTFC, epic run!! Not only generous with your support for fellow VRB’s but showing the way too. 👍👍👏👏🥂🥇
in reply to Beachcomber66
Thank you so much. The forum is a big part of my running. Love reading other people's adventures 😁
WimborneHalf Marathon
Wooooo hooooo GTFC 👏👏🥳 🥇. Huge well done and even bigger congratulations. I knew it was coming but you got there so soon. Just brilliant.
in reply to Wimborne
Thank you so much. I enjoy it and as I've gone along I've much preferred longer runs. I wanted to do more when I ran to 20 last week but refrained. Today's run was for 22 but I felt great and want to capitalize on that 😊
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon
Wowsers GTFC, absolutely fantastic, and I’m not worthy to be in your virtual presence! Amazing achievement. How are you feeling at the moment? Bet your legs know all about it! 🏃
Massive congratulations! 👏👏👏👏👏
in reply to cheekychipmunks
Thank you so much. I actually feel great. I've been averaging 38 mile weeks lately and knew I had it in my legs today and the more distance I've covered the comfier I feel after, so no aches luckily. I was very thirsty after though 😂😂😂
Brilliant run. Well done.
DeckerUltramarathon
Just brilliant GTFC! A great time as well! Time to rest and relax now
in reply to Decker
Appreciate this Decker. Thank you so much.
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon
Wowsers! Many congratulations to you and bloody well done. It’s a mahoosive achievement and you should feel terribly proud 💪
I hope you’ve celebrated like you should and the legs are ok 👏🙂
in reply to Irishprincess
I really do! Thank you for your support too. Really appreciate it 😊
Sandie1961Half Marathon
Wow, wow, wow 😮 Incredible achievement, I am in awe! Hope you are celebrating and resting your legs 😃
in reply to Sandie1961
Thank you. I feel great tonight 😊
All I can say is totally amazing and I’m in great awe of your wonderful achievement. Really well done ⭐️⭐️👏👏👍
in reply to Hareshaw-Granny
That is so kind. Thank you 😊
Sandraj39Half Marathon
Woweee!😀👏👏👏🏃🏽♂️👏👏💪 This is just amazing Hidden and I’m so pleased for you!🙂 You most definitely put the miles in and are so supportive to the rest of us on here...what a fab achievement and huge inspiration! Hope you feel ok now (and tomorrow!) and get a bit of a Sunday lie-in in the morning!🙂
in reply to Sandraj39
😊😊😊 Thank you Sandraj39 . I was ready and prepared and it was just a question of going out there and doing it. Feel great this morning 😁
GTFC That has got to be the ultimate inspirational post on Health Unlocked- absolutely sensational achievement!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🏅🏅🏅Very very very well done indeed!!!!! When you started C25k did you ever think you might one day achieve this? It’s just so brilliant I am smiling thinking how amazing you must be feeling!!!! 👏👏👏😀😀😀
in reply to AlysP
How lovely of you to say 🤗 It was all the runs and moments leading up to it rather than the run itself. I felt ready and so it was just about being out that long. You're right, when I started, 10k seemed a long way for me but I really enjoyed going out and never lacked motivation. It was good to do it by myself and I do feel chuffed. Thank you for your words x
TailChaserMarathon
Wow GTFC! That’s incredible! An amazing achievement in such a short time 👏👏👏👏
in reply to TailChaser
Thank you 😊
DodgylungsHalf Marathon
Congratulations! What an amazing achievement. I could barely run for 3 minutes when I started running. Now on Week 7 and ran for 25 minutes. A marathon just seems other worldly. Well done!!
in reply to Dodgylungs
Your achievement is just the same my friend. Each time you go out you are victorious. You've already ran 8x further than when you started. Good luck on that 10k.
Wow!! Huge congratulations! 👏🤩🏅👏 You really have come a long way in a short amount of time. I am so pleased for you! Impressive time too and one of your familiar scenic routes by the look of it. GTFC, you are a true inspiration to others and an amazing role model to your son.
Bask in this wonderful moment...🍷🛁☀️
in reply to Slinkymalinki
Wow, thank you so much for that. I'm really touched by that. I enjoy running and testing myself and really it wasn't the run yesterday but all the others before. I love this route and I do run it almost all the time 😁
Jelly-bean16Marathon
Well done! Didn’t you do 18 miles last week? That’s a big step up. I’m still around 18 miles so still need to find some for the VLM.
Awesome 👍👍
in reply to Jelly-bean16
Thank you. I did 15, 17, 20 and then this one over recent weeks. I wanted to go for it last week but thought I'd better wait. Yesterday was a 22 mile one before taper but I felt ready 😊
18 miles is ace though! Well done you because it's a lot of time on your feet. Good luck and keep going 🎽
Thanks. Just been ordering gels, chews and drinks as think I just need something more to keep the energy topped up 🙏
in reply to Jelly-bean16
Oooooh. I have been trying Tailwind over the last week and yesterday it got me all the way around just with this. I had lots of carbs the night before too.
Run46Half Marathon
Wow GTFC, You Are On Fire! 🔥
What an amazing achievement, you must be so very proud of yourself 😊
Well done dude...now go celebrate 🍷🎉, unless you're too tired, in which case nap 😴
in reply to Run46
Thank you 😁 I will have some drinks tonight 🍷
roseabiUltramarathon
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
in reply to roseabi
😊😊😊 thank you.
SaskAlliecatHalf Marathon
Wow! Congrats GTFC!!! What a huge accomplishmemt👏👏👏
in reply to SaskAlliecat
Thank you!! 😁 I trust you are ok and keeping well?
I am. Thank you for asking. I took a bit of a break from running this summer but am starting back at it again. I'm finding the love again.
in reply to SaskAlliecat
I often think how you are because you're such a busy person. You've got a natural ability for it so keep being confident and enjoying it again 😊😊😊
RunUsagiMarathon
Frantic woo-hooing going on here! Congratulations on a fabulous run. You are always so encouraging to us all and show us that we can achieve great things. You have certainly led by example today! 🏅🏃♂️💪🤩👍🌟
in reply to RunUsagi
Oh, thank you. That's so nice. I really love cheering on other people. Yesterday was a result of just being consistent and lots of long slow runs. It felt good to achieve 😊😊😊
RunUsagiMarathon
Bask in your success! You have made me even more determined to tackle my HM in the next week or so.
in reply to RunUsagi
I really think you are ready! Will you run alone or with your friend? You've definitely got the miles in the legs. Go when you feel ready though. Never a pressure. Lots of carbs the evening before and a nice steady pace will help. I'll be thinking of you 😊
OnlineTwinHalf Marathon
Congratulations - and I think you can count it even more of an achievement doing it solo without crowds to cheer you on. 🥳🥳🥳
in reply to OnlineTwin
Thank you, appreciate it. I've never done any race or event. Just myself and I really enjoy that. I got all my bottles and kit ready and went for it 😊
RunUsagiMarathon
After my runs this morning I am beginning to believe I can - it felt like things are falling into place. I may have roped a couple of people to sign up to a local virtual HM in early October but might try to run solo just to prove to myself before then. Exciting times - did I just say that?!?
in reply to RunUsagi
😂😂😂😂😂 you are a runner !!!
ComfortnotspeedMarathon
What an amazing achievement!! 🤩
in reply to Comfortnotspeed
Thank you. It's sinking in a bit now 😊
Ellesbelles85Marathon
Wow! Well done you! Amazing to have completed it and a fantastic time! 😁
in reply to Ellesbelles85
Thank you 😊 Those slow ones we do are the armour on a run like this.
AliHCMarathon
Well Done Hidden 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Marathons are very special achievements 🏅🏅🏅🏅
in reply to AliHC
Thank you! It hasn't really hit me yet 😊
Dexy510 Miles
Congratulations GTFC- you have achieved so much with your running as well as spurring people on on the forum. You so deserve a shiny new badge!
🏃♂️👏👏🥂🍾
in reply to Dexy5
I really appreciate that, thank you so much 😊
Oh wow!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 That’s amazing! And so inspiring of what progress can be achieved, when we keep on keeping on! 👍🏼👏🏾🥂 🎉🎉 🥳 🎈 🎊 🏅
in reply to CBDB
Thank you! You are so right though. I just kept consistent and enjoy all my runs and as my training runs got longer I could feel I had it in me 😊
RaspberrypinkHalf Marathon
Huge well done. You have worked very hard for that. A fantastic achievement. I hope you're recovered now 👏👏
in reply to Raspberrypink
Thank you. Yes I recovered pretty well thankfully 😊
limberlouHalf Marathon
Wow!!! What a great time for a first marathon - I could only dream of a time like that. I can’t run a 5k at that pace!!!
Go u you oh!!! 🎉🎊🎂💐
Forest_Run_BeginnerMarathon
WOW, what a fantastic achievement GTFC. You really are an inspiration and I am in awe of your awesomeness. I hope you enjoyed a few very well earned glasses of red wine afterwards.
Just wow 👍💪👏👏👏🥂🍾🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🥳🥳🏃♂️👏👏👏
Thank you so very much! 26 medals! I really appreciate it 😊 I did have some wine a few days after thank you. Really felt good during and after the run. I didn't find a wall or anything, I just kept going at a steady pace. I was just reading your profile. Maybe Forest Run Beginner needs to be Forest Runner. You are doing so incredibly well 👏👏👏
Roxdog10 Miles
I saw this post a few days ago, but hadn't joined this forum, so couldn't respond. Brilliant news!
in reply to Roxdog
Thank you 😁 really appreciate it.
I’m just seeing this now! What’s to be said?!? A marathon. You’re just awesome. Incredible physical and mental strength. And you’re so supportive in this forum. Sitting here, glum with the news of new restrictions but this has cheered me up no end!!!
in reply to Leosmit
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I really enjoyed that day and that run. I hope you are ok?
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