London 10K done

[Dodgylungs]

Got more bling and a PB - 1hr 16 mins which knocked 5 minutes off my previous best. With a bit of training I am now certain I could do 70 minutes and eventually 60.

It was another great occasion with lots of entertainment on the sidelines and the steel bands, acapella singers and well wishers cheering us on, I pushed myself quite hard. Loved the sprint at the end to the roars of the crowd. I could only stagger over the line at the Hackney Half due to cramp. This time I let rip for the last 200 metres.

Cramp threatened in my right calf from about 8K but didn’t materialise. I used the massage gun on my legs and calves extensively last night and this morning so perhaps that made the difference. For my Hackney Half training I’m going to do a lot more stretching and yoga than I did last year.

Happy runner today!

[RunWillie Marathon]

Awesome Dodgylungs 👍🏻

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you!

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Oh what a lovely photo, it sounds like a real occasion! Super well done, and I’m pleased the calf behaved. Hurrah! 😊😊😊

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Thank you! Was really a great event. These things are addictive. Wish I’d started doing this 40 years ago when my body was still in good nick. Having said that, when I was young I never wanted to run distances. Preferred playing footy.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Dodgylungs]

I know what you mean! For me it was always about getting muscly and the gym! Running was just for weird people 🤣. But I’m so glad I found it 😊. And look what you’ve achieved - I bet you have a huge grin on your face all day.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Yay, well done Dodgy, what a great result! 🏃‍♂️🏅🎉💥

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you! So happy

[Berksrover Half Marathon 10 Miles]

Well done, I was there too, a great event

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to Berksrover]

Great, wasn’t it!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Amazing! Well done Dodgylungs !!🎉🙌🙌

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Thank you!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done on your run Dodgylungs - great photo, fabulous bling and a PB to boot! I have yet to do the London Winter run - the one time I entered, it was cancelled due to high winds. Maybe next year…🙂

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you. There is a London summer run in September, though it’s too late to enter now annoyingly or I’d have done it.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Great run Dodgylungs. Nothing like an early season PB; a launch pad for other PB’s to follow 👍👍

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you. Yes, I’ve got two half marathons and another 10K coming up. My op might scupper it all though.

[Cmoi Marathon]

Congratulations Dodgylungs , and a PB too - great going!

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Whoop whoop! Very well done to you and what a great photo 😍 It sounds like a brilliant event with great atmosphere 🤗

I love that bling, it’s so beautiful. Definitely worth the work to get it!

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you. Yeah it’s my favourite medal so far.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dodgylungs]

I’m not surprised 😍

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

And very well done on the PB too 👍

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you. I can shave 10 minutes off that when I’m fitter.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Wow, congratulations on that PB - what a difference!!! You absolutely nailed that run 👊

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda. Looking forward to many more!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Wow, well done!!!!!!!

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thank you!

[GailXrunning 10 Miles]

Congratulations!

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to GailXrunning]

Thank you!