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SeamusGeorgeHalf Marathon
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I can't believe I'm writing this, but I actually ran a half marathon on Sunday! I did the Reading Half Marathon and had an absolute blast! I was raising money for Cancer Research UK and every time I thought about how much my feet hurt (I got a lovely blister, despite using vaseline) I just kept thinking about my mum (we lost her to cancer nearly 2 years ago) and all my friends who have been affected by cancer and it kept me going. The cheer squads and atmosphere was fantastic and I want to do it again next year!

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrHalf Marathon

Congratulations to you SeamusGeorge on completing the Reading Half Marathon and raised money for Cancer Research, you should be very proud of yourself which I am sure you are.

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

Well done Seamus! 💪😀👏💪🏅

HM done! ✅

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Miles

Awesome, 😎

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Brilliant work! Great to see that Shiny badge!!

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

Very, very well done you!! Great photo too! Xxx

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

Great photo! Well done for the HM and for raising funds. A day to remember for all sorts of reasons 🥰

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Sandraj39Half Marathon

Congratulations SeamusGeorge on your Half Marathon!🙂👏👏 For a great charity too! 🙂🏅

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Congratulations SG! That's an awesome way to run a first half marathon, what a great achievement.Running for charity, especially a large well represented one, really makes a difference doesn't it (especially when you have such personal reasons too). I bet your mum would be so proud of you. Would you recommend Reading as an event?

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SeamusGeorgeHalf Marathon in reply to linda9389

Thank you! I would absolutely recommend Reading. It was well organised and the cheering squads were fantastic - there was hardly anywhere where there weren't people cheering, handing out sweets and fruit and at one place even beer! The only thing I will say is that it is not a flat course. There are several hills, including a big one around mile three. I really want to do it again though! You finish in the football stadium which feels amazing!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to SeamusGeorge

I keep getting adverts for it as it's pretty close to me ... that's all great info, thanks 😊

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Folkylass

Congratulations SG a fab race and for a very worthy cause👏👏👏👍 🏃‍♀️. Smashing photo too . You look very happy and rightly so!🙋‍♀️xx

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Runnin-gHalf Marathon

Well done, awesome run 💪🏽🎖️😊

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aliboo70Half Marathon

Big congratulations to you! 😁👌💪x

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CantstopmenowHalf Marathon

Well done on a fantastic achievement. Your photo and smiling face says it all. 🎉 Xx

Week7 profile image
Week7Half Marathon

Congratulations!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles

Congratulations SeamusGeorge , what a way to run your first half marathon. 🏅

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Lavender1962Half Marathon

Congratulations!🎉🎉Well done.

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