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Marathon - Done it

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Happy to say I completed 53,034 steps today - 42.4km or 26.5 miles - 1 Marathon

Took me 8 hours 14 mins. The route included climbing Leith Hill (Felt like climbing Everest!)

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Millimoh

Congratulations. That is one long walk. Well done you.

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Ceals

Wow! SlimmingEagle that is one big walk. You must feel well pleased with yourself. Leaves me feeling agog - o to be younger again!

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SlimmingEagle in reply to Ceals

Thanks. I too wish I were younger but alas, I am 58

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AnneDroid

Well done!

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Jeyal

Congratulations

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jnazs

Outstanding! Hope you had a good soak and stretch afterwards. What's your next challenge?

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SlimmingEagle in reply to jnazs

30 miles somewhere flat! A coastal route Apr 2nd - 10hrs

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jnazs in reply to SlimmingEagle

I'm in Sydney and it's hard to find a flat walk. Lots of hills for me which I guess is a good thing. Walking has become my replacement for running, so much easier on the joints. Like you, my friends and I knock out long distances. Always feels good when you've finished! Just got to stay away from the wine and crisps 😁

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SlimmingEagle in reply to jnazs

I know what you mean. I make sure my route passes no pubs! You can only pass so many before falling victim and being enticed inside.

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orcadiana

Fabulous, well done SlimmingEagle ! Leith Hill should only be tackled in the downward direction (in my opinion) so kudos to you for reaching the top!

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tortoisegirl

Knowing Leith Hill from many childhood outings, I am in awe! Well done.

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SlimmingEagle in reply to tortoisegirl

I used to run up it 40 years ago! Such were the days.

Three cheers 💪👏!

It might be another year before I can reach that mileage in one session🙃.

Well done!😀

well done great achievement

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jeelbert

Wowser! That's a WALK!! well done you :-)

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