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4th Runniversary

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David_GMetric Marathon
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Hi everyone, I put this on my Facebook page earlier, and it seemed appropriate to post it here too..

It’s 4 years ago today that I graduated Couch to 5K, much to the amazement of many friends and colleagues. Since then I’ve run many thousands of kilometres, including 6 half marathons, the 10 mile Great South Run and loads of 10Ks, 5Ks, Parkruns and training runs of many distances and types (who, other than a runner, knows that Fartlek is actually a word?🤣)

Aside from the obvious physical benefits of muscular and skeletal strength, improved breathing and lung capacity for example, I never realised it would improve my mental strength, focus, resilience and determination.

None of this would have been possible without the friendship, encouragement and advice of my many running friends (some of whom I’ve met face to face but many I’ve only ever met through various running apps and forums).

Thank you all for your continued support - I wouldn’t be where I am without you and I’m immensely proud to be part of the running community!

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrHalf Marathon

Congratulations on your 4th running anniversary, you have indeed ran thousands of km in those four years, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement 🏃🏾 👍

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon

Happy runniversary David! 🥳 You’ve done amazing things the last 4 years. I bet you didn’t think you’d get 6 half marathons under your belt when you started out?!

Thinking about Fartleks, probably runners and Swedes but especially Swedes that run!!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Miles

Congratulations 👏 4 years is a great time and look at all the runs you’ve fit in 😀

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Happy Runniversary David! You’ve covered a fair few miles since graduating 💪

I hope you have many more runniveraries to come and in the meantime, enjoy every run 🤗

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

Happy Runniversary, my friend x

Macrun profile image
MacrunHalf Marathon

Well done its like a new lease of life the running. I'm about 4 years myself since I started C25K with the health unlocked program. Since then I've ran 3 times a week joined a running club met new people. Best thing I ever done. Keep running David_G.

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CBDB

Happy Runniversary! My Runniversary feels more important than my birthday (and most of us are years younger counting our Runniversaries! 🤣🤣), so very happy celebrations! 4 years… oh my! Awesome!

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cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Happy runniversary David! May there be many more running years ahead to enjoy. 🏃‍♂️😀👏🎉

over61andstilltrying profile image
over61andstilltrying10 Miles

Well done to you David_G from another 2018 graduate. What a lot of running! May you continue to enjoy running and the many benefits that it gives. 😊🏃🏻‍♂️

Katnap profile image
KatnapMarathon

Yay! Happy runniversary!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles

Keep up the good work David. It’s good to see you increasing your distance again.

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

Congratulations Dave😀🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🥳. Thus running lark is wonderful on so many levels. Here’s to many more years of running fun 🥂

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathon

Congratulations on your 4th Runniversary! Running has certainly been life changing for a lot of people😍

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