I did it!

[Hobbitfan]

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!

[AlMorr Half 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 Marathon]

Well done Seamus! 💪😀👏💪🏅

HM done! ✅

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Awesome, 😎

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Brilliant work! Great to see that Shiny badge!!

[Oldfloss Administrator]

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

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

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

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

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

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

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?

[Hobbitfan Half 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!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hobbitfan]

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

[Folkylass]

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

[Runnin-g Half Marathon]

Well done, awesome run 💪🏽🎖️😊

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Big congratulations to you! 😁👌💪x

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

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

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Congratulations!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

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

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Congratulations!🎉🎉Well done.