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GET YOUR HARD EARNED BADGE HERE!!! 🥳 HAVE YOU RUN 10 MILES, HALF MARATHON, METRIC MARATHON, MARATHON OR ULTRAMARATHON?

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon
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If so, you’ve come to the right place!

Congratulations and well done to you. All that hard work has paid off and you can now bask in the glory of your achievement and take pride in your new shiny badge.

Just ask for your badge below and we will award it asap 😍

Well done 🎉🎊🥳🥂

The Marathon Team xxx

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Katiepops profile image
KatiepopsHalf Marathon

Hi IP! Finally made it. Please can I have my Half Marathon badge. Lots of fun in MK today!x

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toKatiepops

There you go! It looks fab on you! Very well done 👍

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nowsterMetric Marathon

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A Metric Marathon today. 26.22km in 2h49'03". I'm wiped out and my leg muscles are mildly sore and tingling.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply tonowster

Wow! Congratulations to you! Very well done 👍

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sparky66Half Marathon in reply tonowster

Wow what well deserved sore legs👏👏👏

Freecloud profile image
FreecloudMarathon

Hi Irishprincess , can I have a Metric Marathon badge please?

I am running my second half marathon next weekend in Ballina Co. Sligo and thought that I was falling a bit behind in training.

So I got up out of bed on Saturday morning (its Sunday now I suppose) and decided to go straight out for run, the only intention was to keep the heartrate in zone 3 green and enjoy the run, which I managed to do for 82% of the run.

I slowed to a jog/walk when it went up to next zone, which became increasingly frequent towards the end, even when going down steep hills.

I originally thought that I would do 10k but was thinking 25 or 30 at 7k.

Time or place was not an issue so didn't see the point in a 25 when a 30 was relatively so close and either one would be my longest distance. When I got to 25k which was near home, I worked out a route that would add another 5k to the journey and finished completing with 30k thus passing half the metric marathon distance .

😀.

Picture is of a lamb that ran over to me to cheer me on, she got back safely afterwards to her mother afterwards.

Lamb saying hi on road,
Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply toFreecloud

Well done! That lamb is very sweet 🐑😊.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Here you go! Many congratulations to you 🥳💪 that’s brilliant!

Good luck for next weekend 🍀A walk in the park for you after your metric marathon!

That’s a very cute lamb 😍

Lizcanrun profile image
LizcanrunHalf Marathon

Please can I have my half marathon badge?!!!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toLizcanrun

You can indeed! Well done and many congratulations to you Liz 👍🥳

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you!!!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toLizcanrun

My pleasure 🙂

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UnfitNoMoreMetric Marathon

Well, the 50k beat me when my ankle felt like it was about to shatter… came on suddenly and wouldn’t walk off… but I did go 22 miles and a fair few yards, so I have now completed a run longer than the metric marathon, so please can I claim that one? Ultra badge will have to wait a few months!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toUnfitNoMore

Here you go. Well done! 22 miles plus is a long old way! Many congratulations 👍💪

Mormor1 profile image
Mormor1Half Marathon

Please may I have my half marathon badge???

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toMormor1

Here you go. Well done and congratulations! 👍💪🤗

Mormor1 profile image
Mormor1Half Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

WOW never thought I'd see those words after my name! Feels like I've been knighted or something!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toMormor1

Well, you have! In running terms 🏃‍♀️ It’s a brilliant achievement and I’m sure you’ll be on cloud nine for a long time 🙂

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runningdadMarathon

Time for my Marathon badge please! Hard earned in Edinburgh yesterday. Whoop whoop

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply torunningdad

Ooh! Well done! Whoop whoop indeed 🥳👏

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Me_timeHalf Marathon

Hi, is this the right place for claiming 10mile badge? I did my first 16.3km run last night :)

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toMe_time

It certainly is. One shiny 10 mile badge awarded! Congratulations, that is a massive milestone - well done 👏

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Me_timeHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Thank you Linda, feels great and my legs are still working this morning 😃

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toMe_time

Bonussss! They definitely have a half marathon in them ... 😍

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CmoiMarathon in reply tolinda9389

Yeah, I remember you saying something similar to me linda9389 when I posted about my first 10 miler, and look what happened!

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KevtrevMarathon

Hi can I please have my metric marathon badge please I actually ran 20 miles but don’t know if you have a badge for that

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toKevtrev

We have a special badge for the Metric Marathon, sadly not for the 20 miles ☹️

Congratulations and really well done for going beyond 👍

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KevtrevMarathon

Aww thank you and I said I would only run a 10K when I first started lol 😂now I do half marathon and next year my first full marathon regular reps tempo fell trail I’ve definitely got the bug 😉👍🏻

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toKevtrev

That first run of C25K has a lot to answer for ….🙂

Kevtrev profile image
KevtrevMarathon

Haha yes it’s great isn’t it

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Me_timeHalf Marathon

I ran my first half marathon distance yesterday..a 21.11km. Still finding it unbelievable! It was supposed to be 18k run and found there was still a bit in tank so kept running for another 3k :) Can I please get the HM badge.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toMe_time

Well done and congratulations! I’ve awarded you your well earned badge. Wear it with pride 👍

Me_time profile image
Me_timeHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Wow..I will have to pinch myself to be sure it is me who ran that distance. Thank you !

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toMe_time

Definitely you! Enjoy 🤗

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NitefliteHalf Marathon

Hi, I can hardly believe I managed a half marathon yesterday. Found the last two miles tough but the pain was worth it!!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toNiteflite

Congratulations!!! You’ve earned your badge and then some 👏👏🤗 Very well done.

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TailChaserMarathon

Hello IP. I’m very pleased to report that I completed a Metric Marathon this morning as part of my marathon training. It was hotter than the sun’s armpit, it wasn’t fast and it certainly wasn’t pretty but I did it 🥵. Could I have a lovely, shiny badge please (the thought of it really helped keep me going btw)?

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toTailChaser

Oh how absolutely fabulous TC! I’m delighted to give you your well earned badge 👍💪

A huge well done to you!

I’m sure you’ll be asking for another badge very soon 🙂

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TailChaserMarathon in reply toIrishprincess

Ooh, I hope so IP, thank you, it looks wonderful 🤗

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply toTailChaser

Ooooh TailChaser that is pretty special! I am in awe 🫢. Especially running in the heat of the sun’s armpit! Well done you! 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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TailChaserMarathon in reply toFrenc

Thank you Frenc, I was hoping to get this one this year but it’s much better when it’s part of something to aim for 👍 The sun’s armpit seems to have got even hotter since I stopped. It’ll be so nice when it cools down again 🥵

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply toTailChaser

I know I’ve spent the last two afternoons sweaty and wilty! I think a bit cooler tomorrow then much cooler. We’ll all be shivering 🤣.

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nowsterMetric Marathon in reply toTailChaser

Amazing, TailChaser !

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TailChaserMarathon in reply tonowster

Thanks nowster 👍👍👍

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ComfortnotspeedMarathon

Hello IP! I completed 30K or 18 and a bit miles in training today. Please may I have a lovely shiny metric marathon badge? Perhaps I’ll get to the whole marathon, perhaps I’ll do the metric. I’m mulling it over. 😀🥵

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toComfortnotspeed

Here you go 👍👏👏Well done and congratulations!!! You did Metric Marathon and then some 💪

Whatever you do, enjoy it all 🤗

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nowsterMetric Marathon in reply toComfortnotspeed

Impressive! I'm going to try to extend to 30km at some point in the early autumn.

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ComfortnotspeedMarathon

To be honest, I found it a struggle this week. I had to adjust training and ended up with two v long (for me) distances in consecutive weekends.There wasn’t one single step today that I didn’t want to give up. However, carried on.

Love C25K. Could never ever have done it without you all. ☺️

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toComfortnotspeed

And yet you did it 💪

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathon

It’s seems to be a bit of a rarity around these parts but can I request a “ten mile” badge? New milestone for me this morning and I’m buzzing! Hoping to trade it in for the HM badge soon.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toMissUnderstanding

You most certainly can! Congratulations and well done 💪👍

The HM badge is waiting for you….🙂

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MissUnderstandingHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks! Much appreciated 🏅

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BiscuitbakerHalf Marathon

Hi, can I claim my half marathon badge. I ran the Worcester half marathon this morning and still can’t quite believe it!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toBiscuitbaker

Wow! Huge congratulations!!! Isn't it an awesome achievement? Believe it! And feel very, very proud. Here's your hard earned badge. We'd love to read a race report if you fancy posting one 😊

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Mudita11Half Marathon

Hello IP. I ran 10 miles this morning. Wasn’t planning to - it just happened and I really quite enjoyed it. My legs are now a bit tired but should recover in time for the New Forest 10k next Sunday 🤞🏼 🤞🏼. Could I have a new badge please? Thank you 😊 x

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toMudita11

Massive congratulations, I've given you your shiny new badge (IP is away right now or she'd have been straight on to it). 10 miles is a huge achievement. 10k on Sunday will fly by now 😍

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Mudita11Half Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Thank you 😍

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ground_levelMetric Marathon

Hi Irishprincess

I went out early doors this morning for what was intended to be a deliberately slow 60 minute or 10k run, and somehow it turned into my first ten-miler.

May I please have the appropriate badge?

Thanks lots! :)

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toground_level

Congratulations!!! That's quite the 'somehow'. A great achievement, well done 👏👏👏

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ground_levelMetric Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Thank you! And that's a fair point to make.

I took the BlueFin route from 5k to 10k. Since completing that back in August I've been running anywhere between 5k and 13k, with the latter being my first 8-miler last Thursday.

I've done a couple of shorter, pacier runs since then and just fancied reverting to somewhere around 60m/10k or a bit longer if I had it in the tank to hit 8-miles again.

I was feeling OK by the time the 8-mile mark rolled around and wondered whether I might be able to keep the run going for 9 miles. 9 miles came along and I thought to myself, "I can probably manage another ten minutes of this" and 'somehow' I did.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toground_level

What a great run 💪

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ground_levelMetric Marathon in reply tolinda9389

A post by   Lookslikejames earlier today prompted me to reply after at least a year since I last wrote anything here.

Thought it might worth nipping on this thread with a quick and long overdue progress update.

Short version: I've run several Half marathons and a couple of Metric marathons since the 10-miler.

Currently training to cover marathon distance just for the fun of it and next weekend is the final set of long runs before the taper. (One day I might actually get around to running in an organised event, or even a group.)

Running highlights so far include a 90 minute maiden jaunt around Sefton Park and a 30k run the wekeend before last from Exeter to Teignmouth along the River Exe, Exeter's canals, and the South West Coastal Path.

I don't suppose there's a 30k badge, so I'll settle for a Metric Marathon one until such time as I make through a marathon length run. 😉

Thanks in advance.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toground_level

Wow! You have been busy. Well done . Sounds like it won't be long before you need that badge so let me dig out a Metric Marathon badge for you right away! Good luck with the marathon 😊

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ground_levelMetric Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Thank you very much indeed!

Hope to report back again towards the end of the next month.

In the meantime, there is much work to be done; not least because Sunday's 22.5k long run (yesterday) on local streets was more arduous than running 30k on totally unfamiliar towpaths, trails, and roads along the south-west coastline the Sunday before.

Clearly I'm still trying to figure out this running lark.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toground_level

We keep learning!

ground_level profile image
ground_levelMetric Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Hah! I've just posted pretty much the same thing over on the thread Lookslikejames started today!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toground_level

Bravo on all your achievements! Good luck with the rest and we’re polishing your marathon badge in preparation 🙂

ground_level profile image
ground_levelMetric Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Haha! That's very kind of you, thank you. I hope to be able to claim it soon(ish)!

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RunSkippyRunHalf Marathon

Hi, a bit late posting here ... I did the GNR Sunday before last (it hasn't taken me this long to recover ... I'm just forgetful!) ... I was undercooked in terms of prep so doing it in 2h 50m on a hot day with a crowded course was pleasing enough for the first HM. May I have a HM badge please?

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toRunSkippyRun

You certainly can! Well done and many congratulations 🥳 especially on a hot day!

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MissUnderstandingHalf Marathon

Can I request my HM badge please? I am absolutely thrilled to have covered the full distance this morning. It’s three weeks until Bath and it is so good to go into it knowing I can make it to the end running all the way.

Am treating myself to coffee and a lunch…and a super long bath!!!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toMissUnderstanding

Whoop whoop!!!! Many congratulations and well done 🥳

You’ll hit the start line confident that you’ve got this and you can just enjoy the whole experience! Fabulous work 👍

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MissUnderstandingHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks for the new badge!! Was so pleased to see the distance pop up. Didn’t have anything left in the tank but there didn’t need to be. Still can’t quite believe it!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toMissUnderstanding

You’ve got the badge now to prove it!

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KevtrevMarathon

Can I please have my Marathon badge please I have finished my first ever Marathon on the 2nd October Chester Marathon in a time of 4:04:15 I’m well and truly proud of myself

Marathon certificate
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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toKevtrev

Congratulations!!! I clapped everyone out of the racecourse, hope you heard me 😀. You have every right to feel proud, that's a fabulous first marathon 👏👏👏

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KevtrevMarathon in reply tolinda9389

thank you so much loved the atmosphere and the support was amazing I’ve already booked Edinburgh marathon for next year 😉👍🏼😁😁

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toKevtrev

Congratulations and well done!💪

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KevtrevMarathon in reply toIrishprincess

thank you so much 😉👍🏼😁

Semmy profile image
SemmyHalf Marathon

I’ve just run the Bath Half 🥳. Such a wonderful atmosphere with so many cheering us on around my home city. Feeling good… been struggling with my pacemaker settings and an old style cardiac pacemaker…( My 9th), but I made it yesterday in just over 3 hours and raised £1000 for a local charity so v pleased. Would love a badge pls. 🥳

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MissUnderstandingHalf Marathon in reply toSemmy

I was there too-it was such a brilliant day! Congratulations on your race and your fundraising. That’s a superb total.

Semmy profile image
SemmyHalf Marathon in reply toMissUnderstanding

Ah thanks. And well done to you too… wasn’t the crowd and the weather perfect?!! 🥳

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MissUnderstandingHalf Marathon in reply toSemmy

Yes! I’d geared up for rain so wished I’d brought sunglasses and a hat. I got a bit overheated! The crowd were brilliant. Hi fived a storm trooper and a lot of kids on the way round. Lots of funny signs. Picked up some jelly babies en route too! Had lovely chats with people in various queues too. If it weren’t for that horrible hill just before the finish I’d be immediately signing up for next year!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toSemmy

Many congratulations 🥳 what a fabulous achievement! And what a great fundraising amount too!

I’m delighted to award you a well earned badge. Well done!

Semmy profile image
SemmyHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you 🥳🥳🥳

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Jogger2210 Miles

Hello Irishprincess hope you're well. I ran 18.41km today so please could I have my 10 miler badge?!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toJogger22

You certainly can! Congratulations and very well done 🥳 You ran 10 miles and then some!

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Jogger2210 Miles in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks so much Irishprincess much appreciated🤗

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FreecloudMarathon

Hi, I completed my first full marathon run today in Clonakilty Cork. Unfortunately the full marathon was called off due to severe flooding and we were moved to the half. I did the half and then did another afterwards as I didn't want to travel all that distance for just a half.Thanks very much.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toFreecloud

Ahh, how disappointing for you. But amazing that you pushed on to achieve the marathon even so. Huge congratulations. Here's your very well dwserved badge 👏

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toFreecloud

Congratulations and well done to you!

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AlMorrHalf Marathon

Hello Irishprincess, this morning, 27th November in memory of Tim, I ran Tim's Run, a half marathon in a time of 2:57:15, that was my first Half Marathon, so I hope it won't be long before I see the words Half Marathon next to my username.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toAlMorr

Al, it is an absolute pleasure to award you your HM badge!

Congratulations and very well done to you. And what a very special memory of your milestone run. Tim would be proud of you 😍

As you have said to so many others, “go and celebrate your wonderful achievement” x

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AlMorrHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks Irishprincess, when I got home I celebrated my first Half Marathon by drinking a large glass of Pineapple Sqush and a chocolate ice cream swirl, yummy, I also did a little stretching as well, my legs were a little sore but not all that bad as at 2pm as usual I took Holly the dog a walk.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toAlMorr

Great news that your legs are ok Al. Keep moving is the best way to loosen them up.

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AlMorrHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

I did keep moving IP, my legs aren't feeling too sore now, I took Holly the dog a walk at 2 pm so that's fine as my legs felt OK, but I wouldn't want to run again until Wednesday, that will be a 5K.I did a little rehearsal of the first and last 5K of my planned half marathon last Sunday and on Wednesday so that I would end the run just a 3 minutes walk away from where I live, that worked very well as at 21.11 kilometers I completed the run only a 3 minutes walk from my home.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toAlMorr

Huge congratulations! That's an amazing achievement and a FANTASTIC time too 👏👏👏

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AlMorrHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Thank you very much Linda9389, I was very pleased in getting it completed in under 3 hours although all my split times and the full distance were a little more than when I ran that almost half marathon 3 weeks ago.

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BishyBarnabeeHalf Marathon in reply toAlMorr

That‘s amazing, Al. Congratulations! A first HM in Tim‘s memory, too - I bet you had a smile on your face, too, when you achieved it. Good on ya!

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AlMorrHalf Marathon in reply toBishyBarnabee

Thanks BishyBarnabee, yes I did have a smile on my face, especially the last 5K which I found a little hard, I am feeling very well today and managed a 7K walk in the morning.

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BishyBarnabeeHalf Marathon

Hi IP! I did the Munich Half Marathon in October but forgot to ask for my shiny badge - probably still exhausted from my efforts … I remembered just now, in the middle of reading all the wonderful posts for Tim; incredible how he supported and accompanied so many people in their various running adventures with his kind, wise words.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toBishyBarnabee

I do hope you are fully recovered now 😍 Huge congratulations on your Half marathon - here's your well deserved badge 😊

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toBishyBarnabee

Oh! Congratulations and well done! I bet that was a goody 👍

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BishyBarnabeeHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks, Princess! Quite a feeling running into the “Olympiastadion” to the finishing line! Huffing, puffing and wheezing around Munich is a very ‘different’ sort of sightseeing tour, too!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toBishyBarnabee

I’m sure it was a memory to treasure!

MarmaladeJane profile image
MarmaladeJaneHalf Marathon

completed my half marathon today 😊

Battersea HM medal.
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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toMarmaladeJane

Awesome! Congratulations. What a fabulous medal to mark the occasion ... almost as good as your new shiny HU HM badge 😍

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MarmaladeJaneHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Thanks Linda 😊. Definitely a fun medal. Still can’t believe I managed to run the whole way.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toMarmaladeJane

Don't just believe it; feel very proud of yourself, that's an awesome achievement 👏

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toMarmaladeJane

Fab medal!

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Shake-and-runHalf Marathon

10 miles completed today. Please may I have a badge? (My report is on the HM page).

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toShake-and-run

Many congratulations and very well done! I’m off now to read your report ….🤗

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PDIGCHalf Marathon

I'm preparing for the HU virtual HM in May. I normally do a long run on Friday and this evening completed 16.1km (10 miles) in 2hr 3min 15secs. Can I get my 10 mile badge please?😁 I'm feeling reasonably confident that I'll be able to complete the HM distance now but it's getting hotter here so that will be a challenge.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toPDIGC

Here you go. Well done and many congratulations! You’re in great shape for the HUHM 👍

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Shake-and-runHalf Marathon

hi IP, please may I have my HM badge. I completed it this afternoon supported by the amazing TailChaser (who can vouch for me). Full report to be posted soon as I’ve recovered 🤣🍰🍪☕️🍺

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toShake-and-run

Absolutely delighted to! Whoop whoop!! Many congratulations and well done to you. And TailChaser too.

Looking forward to your report 🤗

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TailChaserMarathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you IP (and Shakes of course!), she was brilliant, she had more oomph left than I did at the end. Lovely, shiny new bling there Shakes!

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SueAppleRun10 Miles

10 miles done

Map
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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toSueAppleRun

Whoop whoop!!!! Well done and congratulations 🥳🥳👏👍 and on a hot day too!

I’m delighted for you 😍

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toSueAppleRun

Wow!!! You absolute star! Just look at that badge, suits you 👏👏👏

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SueAppleRun10 Miles in reply tolinda9389

Thank you, flipping daft in this heat but I so enjoyed it and although slowed down loads on the way home I'm pleased with the time

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toSueAppleRun

You can run for nearly three hours! How amazing is that?

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SueAppleRun10 Miles in reply toIrishprincess

Probably a bit stupid at my age, but hey, I feel so good now and I felt happy every step of the way.

thedarknessjogger profile image
thedarknessjoggerMarathon

Hello, a delayed return to this forum, but w a proud marathon certificate, can i get a badge?

Marathon certification
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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply tothedarknessjogger

You certainly can! Welcome back and well done! That’s a great time too 👍

Hope we see more of you now you’re back.

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thedarknessjoggerMarathon

👍

Mudita11 profile image
Mudita11Half Marathon

Hi IP. I ran half marathon distance today in 2 hours 53 minutes. Only planned to run 10 miles but got a bit carried away when I saw that the HM was within reaching distance 🤣. Could I have the HM badge next to my name please? Thanks x

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Mudita11Half Marathon in reply toMudita11

Garmin screenshot

Garmin
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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toMudita11

You most certainly can!!! Please wear it with pride - that's an awesome run. Huge congratulations 👏👏👏

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Mudita11Half Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Thank you 😊😊😊

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toMudita11

Looks good on you 🥰

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SueAppleRun10 Miles in reply toMudita11

Ooo look at that shiny new badge Mudita11 😁

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toMudita11

Whoo hoo!!! Well done and congratulations 👏👍🥳💪

You’ve done an amazing thing and you should feel very proud.

Here’s to the future and lots of joyful, in jury-free running amok!

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VespinaHalf Marathon

Managed to do my first ever 10 miler (despite doing the Great North Run in 2006 - I actually walked most of that). This one was all running.

And who doesn’t love an automatic PB the first time you do the distance? Low heart rate training paying off.

Would be lovely to have my 10 mile badge. Next stop - half marathon (after I’ve had a bit of a rest).

Statistics for 10 mile run. Heart rate 150bmp, time 2:13:28
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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toVespina

Whoop! Well done and congratulations to you 👍👏🥳 You’ve earned that shiny new badge and it looks great!

The HM badge is being prepared and will be waiting for you 🙂

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CowladyrunningMarathon

Hello 👋 I'm hoping I can claim a metric marathon badge please after my 18 mile run today!? I had a reminder from Linda last time I did 16.1 and just missed it so here I am. 😊

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toCowladyrunning

Wowsers! Metric marathon and some! That's a fabulous achievement, massive congratulations. That badge looks amazing ... but you know what we have waiting for you now .... 👏👏👏

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CowladyrunningMarathon in reply tolinda9389

Thank you so much.... it makes all the muscle ache very worth while 😊 I love it!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toCowladyrunning

Congratulations and very well done! That’s an awfully long way to run, go you 👏👏👏

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Marymumto2Ultramarathon

I’ve need out of here for a while but have earned all the badges. I completed my first 50k ultra in March (the Green Boy) and did my 4th Marathon in July. Also do you have any triathlon badges? I done a few of those too? Thank you.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toMarymumto2

Wow! You have been busy! Big congratulations to you and well done for some fantastic achievements 💪

Unfortunately we can allocate only one badge for each forum so I’ve given you an ultramarathon badge. We don’t have any triathlon badges but I will take this up with the HU support people to see if we can get some for the future.

What’s next for you?

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ChickenearsMarathon

Hello IP and Linda, may I have a marathon badge please?

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toChickenears

You certainly can! Well done and many congratulations 👏

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ChickenearsMarathon

Thank you! 😊

Reggit profile image
ReggitMarathon

Does this mornings run of 26.5km mean I can part-ex the HM badge for a Metric Marathon one?

Suspect it’ll be hard work getting to be able to drop the metric bit 😂

Strava screen shot.
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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toReggit

You certainly can! Well done and congratulations 👏👍 Was it planned or did you just “go out and do it”?

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ReggitMarathon in reply toIrishprincess

Ooh, new bling already. Thank you :-)

trying to get upto FM, run was supposed to be 25km however you can’t stop that tantalisingly close to a new badge can you haha.

Just dropped a post on the forum.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toReggit

A new badge is everything!

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Pinkpig2010 Miles

I achieved 10 miles on 15th October in Portsmouth. 😃😃

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toPinkpig20

Whoop whoop! Then you are entitled to a shiny new badge 🙂 Well done and congratulations 👏👍💪

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VespinaHalf Marathon

Managed to tick over the half marathon distance on today’s run. Was a tad muddy but I made it.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toVespina

Ooh, many congratulations and well done! Here’s your well earned badge 🙂

Your legs worked harder in the mud so extra kudos to you 👏👍💪

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VespinaHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you

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OldManRunningHalf Marathon

Hi Irishprincess, I hope you and all here are in good helath and running well. I just realised in my HM training I ran my first 10 miler since starting this running journey back in August 22. My HM's approaching too quickly, 3/3 at Newport. Especially as I am currently taking penicillin and nasal sprays for mild headaches possibly caused by sinus problems or infection. However I'm getting there 😁

Run details
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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toOldManRunning

Wow, congratulations OMR! Here's a lovely shiny new badge. 10 miles is such an amazing milestone run, and it really is wellon the way to the half marathon too. I do hope the penicillin sorts the headaches for you and you get to really enjoy Newport HM. Don't forget to get your name added to the March events post when it's up and we can bring out our best HU posse to support you all the way to the finish line!

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OldManRunningHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Aaah thanks Linda9389, much appreciated 😁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🤸🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toOldManRunning

Really well done! Ten miles is such a great distance and you should be suitably proud 👍

You’re in great shape for that HM. The March Events post will be posted next week so keep an eye out for it and we’ll get the pom-poms ready for you 🥳

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TormundsBeardHalf Marathon

Finished my first half marathon on sunday just gone 😁

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toTormundsBeard

There you go! Welcome and well done again!

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TormundsBeardHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you 😁

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GoNannaHalf Marathon

Hi Irishprincess, I’ve been training for the Bristol HM since February and have been gradually building up my time/distance. Today I managed my first HM 😁in 3 hours 3 minutes, had to walk a short section towards the end as I think my blood sugar dropped and I felt sick. Managed to run the final section, gutted that if I’d been able to keep going I would have been inside 3 hours. That will now be my next target! My second toe on my right foot felt a bit sore as I took my trainers off and it looked around the edge of the nail as if there was a bruise. I removed the nail varnish to find a black nail. Ended up spending this evening in A&E having 2 holes drilled in the nail. Still very black and sore. Hope it soo heals as I’ll be so disappointed if I can keep training for Bristol HM. Any advice from would be gratefully received xx

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toGoNanna

Well done and congratulations! It’s such a fabulous achievement, be proud!

Sorry about your toe though. That sounds painful 😫

Are you still hoping to do Bristol? I did that one a few years ago and it’s a brilliant event, the atmosphere and crowd support is second to none.

Are you wearing big enough shoes? A half size or full size bigger than your everyday shoes? This gives your toes room especially when you run downhill.

I can’t give you any specific advice but I do hope you heal quickly you’ll probably know yourself when to start running again. Did you ask at the hospital?

You could ask the question in a post on our Fun Beyond 10K & Race Support community and introduce yourself. We love welcoming new members and I’m pretty sure someone will have gone through the toe issue and can guide you better!

Enjoy your new badge and well done again 👏👍💪

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toGoNanna

As for you feeling sick, did you take any fuel/water with you? If you didn’t then that’s perhaps why you didn’t feel too well. Our bodies need fuel after about an hour of exercise and it’s good to practice this during training.

There’s lots of advice about running a HM on our pages and, while I appreciate that you’ve just completed the distance, it’s always worthwhile to be extra prepared for the next time!

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GoNannaHalf Marathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you so much IP for all your kind words and helpful advice. I will definitely check out the site for tips on keeping energy and hydration levels up during longer runs. Although I’ve never posted and very rarely comment/reply I gain so much from reading posts and replies. I also will be looking out for advice and not self sabotaging during a run, how to better manage the doubt and to have more resilience and self belief.

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toGoNanna

Congratulations GN. You should easily break the 3 hour barrier with what you learned about fuelling and hydration yesterday. What a great target for Bristol.Sorry to hear about the toe though - ouch!

I often get black toe nails, but have never had them attended to. The first night they are so sore that even the touch of sheets is painful. Over the next two or three days the soreness goes away completely. After about 6 months the old nail comes away (with no discomfort) and there is a thin, new one underneath. They have never stopped me running.

One obvious cause is hitting the end of your shoe if they are too small, or if you have a lot of steep downhill. For me, I think it's that I clench my toes as I get tired and they are banging on the sole of my shoe. I do try to relax my feet ... but...

I hope yours heals fast and has no impact on your running. If you post thiis as a standalone post and question, you may get more replies and useful info.

Wushing you luck, and congratulations again on your half marathon 😊

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Great minds think alike Linda!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toIrishprincess

Sorry IP ... we def cross posted there 😍

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HobbitfanHalf Marathon

I completed my first half marathon on Sunday! Pretty please could I have a shiny new badge!?!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toHobbitfan

Absolutely you can! Congratulations on such a fantastic achievement. Hope you're recovering well 😊

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toHobbitfan

Many congratulations and well done! The badge looks fab 👍

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RunWillieMarathon

I did it 💪🏻 16.5 miles done. Please can I have my metric badge. Thank you so much! It was actually fun today ❤️🏃‍♀️

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toRunWillie

Whoop whoop!!! Congratulations and well done RW 👍👏

There’s another badge waiting for you soon too 🙂

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RunWillieMarathon in reply toIrishprincess

Thank you so much! Irishprincess 😍

I love my new badge but I know that I really want the other one in 10 weeks.

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toRunWillie

It looks great but I don’t think you’ll have it for long 🙂

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RunWillieMarathon in reply toIrishprincess

I’m back for my marathon badge please. Thank you for all your encouragement 😍

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toRunWillie

Woohooo! You superstar!!!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toRunWillie

Whoop whoop!!! Huge congratulations to you RW! I’m thrilled 🤗 and see you already have your badge. It suits you 🥰

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dijep10 Miles

I hope I'm in the right place to collect my shiny 10 mile badge please x

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply todijep

You certainly are! Well done and many congratulations 👍🤩👏🥳

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Tired_nurse

Hi, could I please have my 10k badge? I ran my first ever 10K today xx

An arm wearing an Apple Watch in the rain showing 10km covered
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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply toTired_nurse

Well done and congratulations!

Unfortunately we can’t issue 10K badges here but if you go to the Bridge to 10K forum then you can get one there.

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

Enjoy the badge and your future runs 🥰

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toTired_nurse

I'm sorry, I've really confused you, and all because I initially thought I was replying to you in the Bridge to 10k forum. Over there you can apply for your 10k badge.

Here we have badges waiting for you as you go beyond the 10k - badges for the next milestones of 10 miles, HM, etc.

Once again, congratulations on your first 10k, enjoy the journey to even longer distances and so sorry for being so confusing 🙈

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Tired_nurse in reply tolinda9389

No problem, I requested it in the right place now. Thanks for your help x

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toTired_nurse

Thanks TN 😊

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drl212

Greetings, IP!

I've run my first 10K distance yesterday!! Yay!

Will finish the NRC plan in two weeks...!!!

Thanks!!

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon in reply todrl212

Hi there. Well done and congratulations! Your first 10K is very special ❤️

I see that MissUnderstanding has pointed you to where you get your new badge. But there are lots more shiny badges waiting for you if that’s your thing.

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