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DFW running club mark 3!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!

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  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    There seemed to be more about cricket than anything at the expo today, there was a Q&A with some of the england team, lots of practice cricket type games and the ashes in a huge glass case guarded by big burly security chaps
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • jpwhittle
    jpwhittle Posts: 1,509 Forumite
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    hi all i thought id let you all know how john got on with his marathon today, he completd it in 5hrs 11mins and 4secs. wich is really good as at the start of the year he couldnt pass his fitness test and hadnt for 3 years, im so proud of him hes done really well. he said he had run the first half but then the heat got to much 38degrees and he started cramping so he finished the best he could.

    good luck with our run tomorrow all those doing the grat north run.
    back to comping in 2017, fingers crossed :beer:
  • RichOneday_2
    RichOneday_2 Posts: 4,403 Forumite
    Very well done, JJ!:T:T:T:T

    Unless you've experienced it it is difficult to comprehend the enormity of running in a marathon in that sort of temperature.

    If you do your next (whoops, that was a bit presumptious:p) one in cool weather you'll find it a breeze.:D

    Enjoy the glow of achievement.:D:D
    Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
    Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
    Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
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  • KeepYourChinUp_2
    KeepYourChinUp_2 Posts: 360 Forumite
    I would just like to say once more good luck to everyone in the GNR today (or any other races).
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  • Ukevas
    Ukevas Posts: 1,095 Forumite
    Seems the GNR run lot are still in bed... lazy bunch!!!!
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  • KeepYourChinUp_2
    KeepYourChinUp_2 Posts: 360 Forumite
    Ukevas wrote: »
    Seems the GNR run lot are still in bed... lazy bunch!!!!


    Yep damn slackers, they should be posting tales of scary nightmares about the race! you know ones like 'I dreamed I was being chased by a rabid gel' :rotfl:
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  • kmstuart
    kmstuart Posts: 259 Forumite
    lol at least i hae an excuse for being in bed in that my marathon doesn't start til noon.

    I was up at 6 for the GNR when i did it as i was driving over on the day from here.
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  • RichOneday_2
    RichOneday_2 Posts: 4,403 Forumite
    Its all very calm here as we stand overlooking the elites warming up at the start.

    Nice and cool and clear skies - in fact perfect conditions.:D

    Good luck everyone.
    Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
    Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
    Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
    09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
    Racing Plans/Results - Post 3844 (page193)
  • fermi
    fermi Posts: 40,542 Forumite
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    Good luck to everyone running today. :)
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  • SazM030306
    SazM030306 Posts: 1,317 Forumite
    Good luck all you GNRers!!!
    xxx
    :heart2: THANK YOU MARTIN!! :heart2:
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