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I DID IT!!!!

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon
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My first half marathon! I say 'first', we'll see about that!

First 9k went well, no pain from those pesky calves or hamstrings. Then I randomly got pain in my groin, hip & quad in my right leg. I had to keep stopping and trying to stretch it all out, but I didn't really know what I was doing and it stayed with me for the rest of the run.

Anyway, the long & short of it is that I completed it in 2:32:52, which I was delighted with!

You guys have been amazingly supportive. Thank you so much!

Liz

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrHalf Marathon

Congratulations to you Lizcanrun on completing your first Half Marathon despite a few gremlins annoying you on that run, your time is very good considering that you had to stop a few times, you will soon see the magic words HALF MARATHON next to your username. 😊 🏃🏾 🎓

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to AlMorr

Thanks Al 😊

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CmoiMarathon

Congratulations 🎊 Lizcanrun on your first HM!

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Cmoi

Thank you 😊

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon

Yay Lizcanrun ! Yes she can! That’s brilliant and a really cracking time. I am so pleased for you. I hope you are doing something super nice to celebrate 🎉, or just flopping 🤣. Either sound good to me.

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Frenc

There is definitely an element of flopping. I'm pooped!

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon in reply to Lizcanrun

Flopping rocks and should never be underestimated in a runner’s arsenal 🤣.

Lizcanrun profile image
LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Frenc

Just opened a bottle of wine! 😁

Comfortnotspeed profile image
ComfortnotspeedMarathon

Massive well done to you! A great achievement! 🤩🏃🏼‍♀️🤩🏃🏼‍♀️🤩

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Comfortnotspeed

Thank you!

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Beatlesforever

Yay a massive congratulations!!! 🥳🤸‍♀️💥👊That's a fantastic time too, you must be so proud, very well done😃 🙌💪👏👏👏👏

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Beatlesforever

Thank you!

nowster profile image
nowsterMetric Marathon

2½ hours is great, especially for a first HM. Well done!

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to nowster

Thanks Nowster. 😁

Jools2020 profile image
Jools2020Half Marathon

A huge well done from me! Congrats on the time, too. You have every reason to be super proud! 👍👍👍👏🤞🏃‍♀️🍾🏆🎉🥇

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Jools2020

Thanks Jools! It was nice coming up through the ranks with you into the scary group!

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Jools2020Half Marathon in reply to Lizcanrun

Haha you’ve well and truly earned your place 😊. Look at your shiny new badge 😎

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Jools2020

Love it! It's a long way from CT5K!

sparky66 profile image
sparky66Half Marathon

Congratulations Liz 🥳🏃‍♀️🏅That's brilliant... Fantastic time, enjoy that wine 🍷 and rest up 👏👏👏

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to sparky66

Thank you. I have every intention of doing both!!

Catho78 profile image
Catho7810 Miles

Congratulations, awesome achievement! 🏅🏃🏽‍♀️🍾🥂 celebrate in style

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Catho78

Thank you. I'm on it!

Catho78 profile image
Catho7810 Miles in reply to Lizcanrun

Cheers 🍷

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Catho78

👍

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Hareshaw-Granny

Congratulations on your fabulous achievement in spite of the niggles. I am in total awe of what you have done.👏👏🍷🏅

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Hareshaw-Granny

Thank you 😊

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Brilliant and speedy first HM LCR. You really earned this.👏👏👏👏👏👍🥂

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66

Thank you 😊

SkiMonday profile image
SkiMondayUltramarathon

Great result, especially as you had to contend with pain for over half the distance! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉 🍷🍷🍷

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to SkiMonday

Thank you 😊

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Miles

I’ve been looking for your post, congratulations 🎉 you must feel so proud of that time

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you, yes I am delighted!

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Absolutely amazing Lizcanrun! What a ⭐️

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thank you,

Frizzbomb67 profile image
Frizzbomb6710 Miles

Congratulations 🥳 Great achievement 🏅👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Frizzbomb67

Thank you!

Hedgehogs123 profile image
Hedgehogs123Metric Marathon

Absolutely amazing, well done !!. I may attempt a half marathon maybe next year, at the moment it seems a very LONG way! 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123

I didn't run more than 10 miles before I did it and I wasn't quite sure I believed people who said that that was all you needed to do. Turns out it's true!

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Hedgehogs123Metric Marathon in reply to Lizcanrun

Yes one of the girls in our running club just keeps saying, 'you can do it, it's only a Parkrun on top of your 10 miles,' hmmmmm, that still seems a long way!!!🤣🤣. Bet it's a wonderful feeling of achievment, you enjoy it , well deserved! 👏🏃‍♀️

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123

I just told myself it was 10 miles plus a little bit! By the time you've done ten, proportionately, it's almost done!

Mormor1 profile image
Mormor1Half Marathon in reply to Lizcanrun

I'm really hoping that works for me too.

Mormor1 profile image
Mormor1Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123

Hedgehogs 123, I did my first 10 miles last summer and thought ' that's it, I've peaked' and didn't believe the comments.. ' if you can do that you can do a hm' at that stage there was no way I could even think it. Now, nearly a year on, and 2nd 10 miles last week, I'm beginning to think I can do it. I think a year of consistent running has given me the mental stamina alongside the physical.. So.. It could be you too?

Hedgehogs123 profile image
Hedgehogs123Metric Marathon in reply to Mormor1

We will see, watch this space!! 😃🏃‍♀️

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Mormor1

You CAN do it! If I can, you can!!

Mormor1 profile image
Mormor1Half Marathon in reply to Lizcanrun

I thought so last Saturday... Today I felt soooo sluggish on just 5k😕

Betj profile image
BetjHalf Marathon

Brilliant run, congratulations😊👏👏💕. You will feel a buzz for weeks now.... that makes all the hard work more than worth it.. such a great achievement. Hope you enjoyed the wine🍾🍷🥂

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Betj

Thank you - I did!

Cowladyrunning profile image
CowladyrunningMarathon

Huge congratulations! Fantastic time! Really pleased for you and hope those pains go away soon!

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning

Thank you 😊

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

You certainly did! Congratulations and well done 👏💪🥳 Hope the legs are ok today.

Mormor1 profile image
Mormor1Half Marathon

Congratulations Lizcanrun.....of course you can! Brilliant time too, you must feel great, hope the buzz lasts a long time.

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Doris8

Well done congratulations 🎉

Tabbles profile image
TabblesHalf Marathon

Well done Liz, your journey was a bit like mine. I went from 10 miles to HM

Glad you completed it.

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to Tabbles

Thank you!

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon

Whoop! Fantastic news Liz, I hope your niggle has eased off now and you’re bathing in the glory of a job really well done 😃🏅💪👏👏👏

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LizcanrunHalf Marathon in reply to TailChaser

Thank you, still in shock!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles

Congratulations Lizcanrun, what a brilliant achievement! I bet you’re still buzzing.

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