Half Marathon all done ✅ Happy Runny WooHoo Day

[Wimborne]

What a fabulous week reading so many posts and achievements on here. I thought I’d join in having been well and truly inspired by so many. I knew it was coming and having a week off work I knew I had to give it a go. Set off on my new long run route and instead of walking home at the 10 mile mark I kept trotting not knowing if I’d keep it up but I did. Got to admit those extra KMs at the end are hard work and I’d scoffed all my haribo along the way. Had to dig deeper than I have dug before but managed to keep going. I had a nice 20 minute stroll home which helped too. So am super chuffed to have got there at last as I was out for many months injured last year and didn’t see my first Runniversary but as it’s 2 years this month since I started c25k for the first time it feels like this years runniversary is well and truly marked. Thank you all for the inspiration, top tips and support shared on the forum. Couldn’t have done it without you all.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

That’s a huge long way to run

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I know my legs kept telling me that too 😀

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Wimborne]

Ha ha but look at all those calories you burned

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I know.... I am smiling knowing I have eaten cake and chocolate and I just don’t care 😂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Wimborne]

That’s the gift the long run gives you, the ability to treat yourself knowing you are using it up, i can’t have much of a treat for my 316 calories but it’s loads better than none sat on the couch

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Mmmm that’s at least a couple of kitkats or an entire tub of halo birthday cake ice cream ... not that I would know of course. Must say halo ice cream is my new thing.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Wimborne]

I made a quiche and some jam tarts, we got back from our run and grand children said could they pop in so i quickly baked had a bath and was ready in 45 minutes

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Woohoo 🥳👏🏻🙌 Well done, what a fantastic run. Great way to finish a week’s holiday.

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Thank you for my woohoo 😆.. it’s the new bling 😂

[Hidden]

Wow!! Just wow! You did it...you just ran 13.1 miles 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 this is a real milestone run and a significant distance. You are so right here, those last few miles can be really tough but you did it and I'm absolutely thrilled for you. What a fantastic year and story you've had. I really hope you celebrate tonight and take pride in your journey. Your Half-Marathon badge will look great next to your name. So richly deserved and your comeback was definitely bigger than the set back.

By the way...YOU JUST RAN HM DISTANCE 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Oh GTFC thank you... it was a slow comeback but definitely feel that I am back now... running that distance has made me realise though what a marathon distance must be like... serious kudos for marathon running.... 😊

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

A big congratulations to you Wimborne on running your first Half Marathon, remember and tell the administrators, then you will see the words Half Marathon next to your username, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement. 😊 🏃🏾 🎓

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Al .. I am super pleased and will definitely be smiling away all weekend. Hope you are well and running going ok too.

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Wimborne]

I am well and still running, I hope to run 12K next Wednesday and the following week my second 10 miles, like you if I am feeling that I could run a longer distance and perhaps continue for another 3 miles, that would be a HM, I will see how I feel on the day, I would aim for a HM time of around 2 hours 45 minutes.

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Really good to hear Al your running is going well. Good luck for your second 10 miles.. I hope it’s a run where everything just comes together for you. 10 miles is a great distance and fingers crossed for you if on the day you decide to run on for a bit.... I always just do what feels right on the day and in that moment. Good luck 🤞

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Wimborne]

Thanks, you can NOW see the words HALF MARATHON next to your username, once again congratulations. 😊 🏃🏾 🎓

[Bluebirdrunner]

Whoop whoop!💪🏅🎉😎xxx

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you and just Love the whoop whoop... I will hang it up with the whoo hoo 😁

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Woohoo indeed Wimborne! Absolutely awesome - and 10 minutes quicker than my last HM! Always knew you were a speedy one, and now you’re a distance one too. Fantastic! 🎉💥🏃‍♀️🥰❤️🥂😍💪

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky those extra miles are very long ones 😊. I wasn’t sure about times so just took it steady all the way and it worked out ok...👍😄

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Wimborne]

Look at your badge! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I know .... I went on via the website just so I could see it.... is that sad? If it is I am happy to be sad 🤪

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Wimborne]

It’s. All. About. The. Bling. End of! Be happy and gawk at it all you want! 😍🏅😍🏅😍

[Buddy34 Half Marathon]

Massive congratulations Wimborne on your first HM and what a great way to celebrate a runniversary.

13.1 miles is a long long run and I hope you're super happy and proud of yourself 👏👏👏💪💪🥳🥳🥳🥳

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy... It feels great to tick it off at last 😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Well done!!! Here's a Half Marathon badge, and a special Woohoo!!!!!!!!

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Who needs bling when I can get a woohoo.. i will wear my woohoo with pride 😀

[Katnap Marathon]

Have a full happy 2 years runniversary for your half marathon! 🤣

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Thank you KC.. hope all good with you. 😀

[Katnap Marathon in reply to Wimborne]

Oh yeah! We're all well thanks and it's good to see you progressing with your running.

🍻 Here's to the next HU VRB meet-up 🥂

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Looking forward to it KC.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Whoop whoop Wimborne, that shiny HM badge looks So good against your name. I bet you didn’t think you’d do that when you were hobbling around on crutches. Happy 2nd Runniversary too.

So hoping our meet up still happens in October

🏃‍♀️👏👏👏

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy. It was lovely to be able to mark this year... looking forward fingers crossed to our October run ... 😀

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Fabulous work! Woohoo indeed! I bet the 20 minutes stroll at the end loosened everything up but I’m seriously impressed that you had the energy to do that after running 13 miles 💪🙂

Really well done.

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Must admit IP it was the only way of getting home... I had planned it but will finish a tad closer on my next long run. Legs feeling ok but will see what the morning brings 😀. And thank you for my woohoo. I have started a new collection of them. 👍

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Wimborne]

I hope the legs feel ok this morning......

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Must admit that when I woke this morning my first thought was how shredded my legs would feel. But they are ok.. can feel that I have run but they are ok ... was expecting much worse so quite chuffed with my legs for once.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Wimborne]

Great news 👍

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Congratulations Wimborne - fantastic achievement !👍👏

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

Thank JP. 😊

[Speedy60 Half Marathon]

Congratulations! Well done you - tremendous achievement! 👏👏👏🥳🏅

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Speedy60]

Thanks Speedy 😊

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wonderful - such a lovely post too! Congratulations! 👏👏👏👏🎉😀

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandra... 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Woohoo !!! Fantastic, all the more so after coming back from injury. I bet you feel amazing 😊 Hope you've had a well earned, nice lazy day since your Half!!! Congratulations 👏 👏👏

[TailChaser Marathon]

Super duper Wimborne! You’ve come so amazingly far! Fantastic 😀👏👏👏

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Thanks TC.. 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Woohoo from me too Wimborne. An epic achievement and reward for determination in fighting back from injury. I measured my calorie loss in flat whites and triple chocolate brownie!! Brilliant stuff 👏👏👏👏👏👏⭐️🥂🥇

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Ah thank you BC. Another woohoo to add to my collection 😁. Triple chocolate brownies sound delicious and a great use of used calories as you wouldn’t want them going to waste 😀

[MccHa Half Marathon]

Great going, well done 👍👏👏👏

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to MccHa]

Thank you. It was a great week for HMs 👍

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Brilliant job Wimborne, very well done...it's a distance to be proud of 🎉👏

And I'm with you, that last 5K is a killer, but we finished regardless 😖😅

Hope you're not too achy this morning!

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to Run46]

Ah thank you ... and not too achey as well today ... 👍😀

[OnlineTwin Half Marathon]

Many congratulations! Enjoy the afterglow of knowing that You Ran A Half Marathon!

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to OnlineTwin]

Thank you. Still can’t quite believe it myself... very weird 🤪

[PurpleFish59]

Congratulations on a fantastic achievement! Hope you’re legs have recovered 😀 what a great way to celebrate a runniversary! 🍾

[Wimborne Half Marathon in reply to PurpleFish59]

Thank you PF ... and legs are doing good. Trying to work out how long I should rest them but what a fab dilemma to have for once. 😀

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Wow! How fantastic, very well done indeed 👍😀. You must feel so happy and proud - what a great achievement. That looks a great route (I lived in that area for many years).

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Well done. It is an amazing achievement 👏👏🥳🥳