HUHM virtual HM complete ✅

[David_G]

Hi everyone, I completed my HM this morning in and around Bognor Regis🏃‍♂️ It was warmer than I’d expected 🥵 particularly towards the end so my hydration vest💦 was nearly empty when I finished!

I had an unexpected excursion at 14K to help up an old lady who’d fallen over😳 Luckily she was unhurt👍

Time is largely irrelevant but for the record I finished in 2:32:57🙂 Oh, and it’s another 13.13 miles towards John O’Groats too!😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

WOOHOO!!!!!!! And what a superhero!!

Here's your medal xxx

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks Roseabi!😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Woohoo! Well done - on all counts!!! Beautiful day for it too 👍

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda9389. Probably a little too warm at the end🥵 if I’m honest, but it didn’t start out that way!😨

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to David_G]

We couldn't decide which we preferred on Sunday - the rain/mud or the heat we had 2 weeks earlier. On balance I was less tired in the rain, but it had been in the 20s for the warm run and that's too warm for me!

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Well done on your run today and helping the lady who fell, good time for you as well 🏃🏾.

[SueKen Half Marathon]

Congratulations! And extra bonus points for helping the lady😊

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to SueKen]

Aw, thanks SueKen!👍

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Well done on the run and the good deed 😇 The running angels must have been looking out for both of you to meet at the same time 🙂

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Irishprincess, there was a chap looking over the garden wall at her but he was old too, so he couldn’t help😕 I ran into the garden, lifted her to her feet and checked she was ok. Then I gave her a wave 👋 and went on my merry way🏃‍♂️

[Buddy34 Half Marathon]

Congratulations on your HM David and a brilliant time.

Nice of you to help the lady , I hope she's okay.

Well done you 👏👏👏👏👏

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy34, she seemed ok and she said she was, so there’s only so much you can do.😊

[C3PO Marathon]

A good run and a good deed - what could be better?

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to C3PO]

Thanks C3PO!😊

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Well done David - on the run and the kindness 👍🏼👏👏

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker. I suppose I should have hesitated with the Covid restrictions😳 but it didn’t cross my mind!😊

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to David_G]

I think you did the right thing. 👍🏼

[SmilingTortoise1 Half Marathon]

Super Half Marathon David - WOOHOO👏👏👏 and an added bonus if it getting you closer to John O'Groats 👍

So lucky you happened to be there to help out the old lady - well done 🥰

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to SmilingTortoise1]

Thanks SmilingTortoise1 it was a decent run and lucky I was there to help😊👍

[2718281 Half Marathon]

Great run!

And well done stopping for that lady, covid and all, it was a kind gesture and not something everyone does, it's nice to read these things happen

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to 2718281]

Thanks, I think it was just a ‘reflex’ action to pitch in and help😊

[annettebrown Half Marathon]

Congratulations, a very well done to you.👏👏

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done. Congratulations 🥳. Sunny Bognor 🏖

I love coach Bennett ! He’s great company isn’t he 🙂

I hope you’re feeling good after your hard work

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble I’m very glad I used coach Bennett. He really kept me going at the end🙂👍

I’m feeling a little stiff in the legs but that’ll wear off I think🤞

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Well done on the run. Glad the lady was OK. It’s always good to know there are still kind people like yourself who help each other in these difficult times.

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thanks Stephen, I just reacted instinctively to the situation😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Great run David_G, excellent time and well done for rescuing a damsel in distress. The age of chivalry still evident on this forum! John O'Groats here you come 🚀

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks Beachcomber66! I’ve got less than 700 miles now to JOG so all is on track!🙂🤞

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to David_G]

Just amazing!! 👍

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Congratulations on a milestone run and distance. There's always something special about your first one and you learn so many things. Excellent running and you should feel so pleased 🎽🥇

[Kevin41 Half Marathon]

Well done David_G. Another fantastic looking route and a really good run. Woohoo!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Fantastic effort David_G ! And you included being a Good Samaritan too! 😇 👏👊

Good to hear about your hydration vest usage. I haven’t used mine yet this time round, and I was wondering whether my belt/2 small bottles would be adequate for my virtual HUHM next week. It was fine for 10 miles. Your post has made me realise I’ll need the vest thought - so thanks! 😅

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheekychipmunks! I think the belt was needed because it was so warm yesterday. I’m not sure it would be needed today and I could have got away with 2 bottles. I suppose it’s down to personal preference and weather on the day. Having said that, I’d prefer to have too much than too little water! 💦🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done on your HM David_G , and you even managed to transform to Superman during the run.

I’m sure you’d rather have been running yesterday than on Sunday.

🏃‍♂️👏🏻👏🏻☀️🥇🏆

ps. I hope your mum is keeping ok

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5, yes much better yesterday! Mum is coping reasonably well thanks. I’m still down with her as I can work from home here🙂👍

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to David_G]

Win win. She gets some company and you get some lovely runs along the coast.

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Brilliant, congrats and well done David...on the Half Marathon and good samaritan work 🎉👏🏃‍♂️

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Run46]

Thanks Run46 😊👍

[TailChaser Marathon]

Fantastic DG! This is becoming a habit! 💪💪💪👏👏👏

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Sorry, a bit late seeing this David. Big congratulations on your HM! 🏃🏻👏👏🎉🏅 A fantastic achievement and superhero status assigned for helping the elderly lady too!⭐️😀

[David_G Metric Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandraj39, I’m glad I finished it and happened to be able to to help🙂👍

[O505k Half Marathon]

Fantastic, well done. 👏👏