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Dec 2016
11:18pm, 13 Dec 2016
7,869 posts
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Sleigh (geordie) bells ring
Would have put money on me replying to this yesterday!
Race was everything I hoped and more. I didn't find it too tough hills wise but terrain certainly took it out of my legs it was sandy muddy stuff, water, compacted trails, loose stone track, you name it we had it.
We saw tanks and had some photo opportunities, stopped for a natter over a cider or mulled wine (only small I hasten to add) lots of good banter on the way and great banter
I'd love to say I'll be back again but the travel from Newcastle to Dorset ended off costing us £350 in petrol accommodation and food (& we only needed 1 night accommodation) oh and an extra £150 for a new tyre!!
But I am so glad I did it. It tested my mental strength now I've got back running and I'm officially in love with my trainers again 😃
Oh and I did it in 2h 40m although came in slightly short as I missed a corner more than happy with that without stops I'd have easily blitzed 2hr 30 (for full half) and may even have got a half PB!
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Dec 2016
11:22pm, 13 Dec 2016
7,870 posts
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Sleigh (geordie) bells ring
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Dec 2016
9:32pm, 14 Dec 2016
284 posts
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duo
Oh good on you GG. Well done!
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Dec 2016
10:55am, 18 Dec 2016
1,773 posts
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Surrey Phil
Another bug this weekend, so it looks like I'll be coming up slightly short of 500 miles. A bit disappointed but a few weeks' rest now is better than struggling during events in 2017.
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Dec 2016
9:09pm, 18 Dec 2016
7,872 posts
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Sleigh (geordie) bells ring
I've readjusted my aim for the year to 375 I am struggling to even fit in 1m at the mo as I need to get Christmas on track!! I'll keep trying though.
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Dec 2016
4:29pm, 29 Dec 2016
7,880 posts
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Sleigh (geordie) bells ring
evening all, how are we all doing? Did you all have a good Christmas?
There is now 2 days left of 2016, I've clawed to 379 and 39 for December. I'm planning on Parkrun on Saturday with a run there and back I should hit 385 - more than happy with that. At 39 for Dec I have my highest ever mileage for Dec which is something to smile about and if I do get the 6 in Saturday at 45 for the month not too shabby neither.
I will set up a new 500 group, I am actually targeting 1000km for a medal I've signed up for in Virtual Runner but I'll keep myself fin the 500 group.
Who's with me for 500?
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Dec 2016
5:05pm, 29 Dec 2016
14,878 posts
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GimmeMedals
I think I'm at 253, so half way! Never mind, I've enjoyed some of those miles, especially those I spent with some fab people, including a number of Fetchies 
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Dec 2016
5:27pm, 29 Dec 2016
2,220 posts
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Robbo62
Had a totally disasterous year running wise a fall in January sidelined me for a month and things just haven't been right since. Decided not to run in December to give myself a break. I'm going to start steady in January but part of me thinks my running days might be near the end Old Father Time seems to be catching up with me.
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Dec 2016
5:42pm, 29 Dec 2016
14,883 posts
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GimmeMedals
That's a shame R62, but if that is what you think your body is telling you, then you are wise to listen to it.
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Dec 2016
8:32pm, 29 Dec 2016
287 posts
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duo
That's such a shame Robbo.
I thought an injury during the summer would kibosh my plans of 500 miles but thankfully I managed to claw it back. I've got two days of Marcothon left putting me at 800+ miles for the year.
Well done everyone! 
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to those racing this month