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6th Runniversary

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Sandie1961Half Marathon
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Six years ago today I finally decided to start Couch 2 5k after prevaricating for several weeks and did Week 1 Run 1 before collapsing in a sweaty, breathless mess! It has been such a roller coaster of a week, I had to go for a run to try to de-stress. The celebrant came to dad’s this morning to discuss the arrangements for mum’s funeral next week and I then had a 3 hour drive home, by which time it was raining. However, the rain stopped, the sun came out and I finally went out at 7.30 and ran 6k (1k for each year of running) under a clear blue sky as the sun was starting to set. I aimed for a steady 7.30/km and went along my normal training route, so I was able to just lose myself in my thoughts and memories. Cathartic!

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Shake-and-run profile image
Shake-and-runHalf Marathon

sounds perfect xx

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon

I think the sun knew how much you needed it Sandie 🤗x

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Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

So sorry Sandie. Running can be such a good friend. ❤️

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RunWillieMetric Marathon

Sorry about your Mum Sandie1961

Happy 6th Runniversary. I love how running is so cathartic even in the hardest times. Sending hugs x

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cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Running therapy. Perfect. ❤️

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lexi610 Miles

Well done Sandie, that must have been a tough run for you, but here's to many more runniversarys, very special memories and a beautiful tribute to your lovely Mum xx

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Now that's the way to do it. I'm glad it helped.

What a great decision that was six years ago.

Congratulations on your first six years of running. Here's to many more 🥰

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

I’m so sorry about your mum Sandie.

Running can be our place to go when life gets tough or sad so I’m pleased you managed that lovely sounding 6K.

Congratulations on your sixth runniversary and here’s to many, many more 🥰

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Bluebirdrunner

I'm glad that that run has helped release some of that huge emotion and grief for a while Sandie.

Your 6th Runniversery run, you will have many more, and your mum will always be with you.

Thinking of you. 🩷

xxx

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Dexy510 Miles

Happy 6th anniversary Sandie1961 . Perfectly marked too. ❤️

Joster profile image
JosterHalf Marathon

Well done Sandie, every step had its purpose today. Sorry for your loss.

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Sandie1961Half Marathon in reply to Joster

Thank you 🙏

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