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First 5k Race, obligatory bling post

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Restarted C25k in July and have just completed my first 5k event. Have to say the atmosphere made it much more enjoyable than I thought it would be! Struggled around km 3 but the last km flew by. Perhaps will sign up to a 10k next year?

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Frenc profile image
FrencGraduate

Well done AuraShadows ! That’s a lovely medal, the wood is brill. You will definitely be able to do 10k next year! 😊😊😊

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate

Nice! Always good to see some sustainable bling on display. Congratulations 🥳

CBDB profile image
CBDBGraduate

that looks so good. I must look up where the nearest Forest run is in my area! Love the “medal”!

Well done!

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ChannelRunner2Graduate in reply to CBDB

I just might have to travel to the UK 😉 This looks really awesome! Although maybe there's a run in Königsforst, too...

And for anyone else looking, here's the website for the Forest Runs: forestryengland.uk/forest-r...

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations to you AuraShadows on completing your first 5k event, that is a lovely bling you have and thourghly deserved, onwards and upwards to next year when I am sure you will be able to run 10K.

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Sandraj39Graduate

Congratulations on your 5K race AuraShadows and I love the wooden medal too! Good luck with your progression to 10K - a fab distance and there are always so many great 10k events to choose from! Happy running!🙂

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