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Who else is doing the Race For Life this month?

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Brideandgloom · 03/05/2013 08:34

Hi all,

this will be my second race, I did my first 5k a week ago Shock

I'm hoping to beat my time of 31.15 when I do the race for life on the 19th May, I know thats a slow time but as I'm not that experienced yet I was pretty chuffed with that! Grin
I'll be aiming for under 30 mins this time.

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putthehamsterbackinitscage · 03/05/2013 14:37

Doing the 10k one at Clumber but probably run/walking with my DD rather than running as she hasn't even thought about training for it Grin

CockyFox · 03/05/2013 14:41

Mine is in June. I just want to be able to get round. I am on week one of couch to 5k and even the 60 second run hurts so so much.

HeySoulSister · 03/05/2013 16:17

mine is june too....i'm running in a team. just training dd up for it now,she's on week 2 of c25k

my 5k time is rubbish tho....36 min!! so I'm attending running club to get it down a bit

Kbear · 03/05/2013 16:23

Me and a team are doing it in July at Blackheath but it's more of a Stroll for Life eating Ice cream whilst raising some money !

Brideandgloom · 03/05/2013 20:17

I love the sound of a stroll for life! Grin

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bollockstoit · 03/05/2013 20:21

Mine's the end of june. Will be lucky to get under 35 mins tbh.

waycat · 05/05/2013 08:21

I'm entering the 5K at the end of June - would do the 10k, but it's in the afternoon when it will be too warm for me to run, so opted for the 5k instead.

I'm really looking forward to it - should be good fun!

dementedma · 05/05/2013 10:15

Mine is in June. This will be my 8th one! Managed 32 mins one year but last few years its just about getting round in about 40. Am on w4r2 of C25K and struggling but I'll get there.

HeySoulSister · 05/05/2013 20:37

Anyone else?

ladydepp · 07/05/2013 13:08

I am doing one in June, Battersea Park London. My first one! I had a goal to jog slowly run the whole way but a cold plus hayfever is throwing my "training" into disarray!

My last C25K was W5D2 and had an 8 minute run which almost killed me. No idea how I will manage to run for 30 minutes plus Hmm.

I haven't done anything about fundraising yet, I hate asking people for money. What have some of you done? Any tips on how to ask nicely but assertively??

Forwardscatter · 07/05/2013 13:12

You lot are amazing
Flowers

HeySoulSister · 11/05/2013 20:12

lady when I signed our team up it linked to a just giving page for the whole team
You can set your amount. I put £500 as there are so far 6 in our team

Ex fil just sent £50, I'm Shock

ArtemisatBrauron · 12/05/2013 20:51

Mine is in June, hoping to do it in under 30mins. For fundraising I asked everyone to give to justgiving instead of birthday cards/drinks/presents as the race happens to be on my birthday!

Brideandgloom · 18/05/2013 21:17

Oh good lord so it's tomorrow and I haven't run all week! Wish me luck ladies, I will check in with my time tomorrow lunchtime if I have actually managed to finish! Shock

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Brideandgloom · 19/05/2013 21:23

Just thought I would check in with my time.

I managed 30mins and 1 sec. Bit gutted I didn't break the 30 minute barrier but had a brilliant time. It was hugely inspiring to see so many women coming together with a common goal.

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PuppyMummy · 19/05/2013 22:25

well done bride
I'm doing 10k at end of June.

did it last yr in 55min 25sec so wanting to beat that time this yr.

HeySoulSister · 20/05/2013 17:54

Good luck puppy

BlueChampagne · 03/06/2013 14:12

Bedford 10k Sunday week

PuppyMummy · 22/06/2013 13:59

Hi all, just an update. Did 10k race for life today at Temple Newsam.

Really pleased as I did it in 53mins 5secs, beating last years time!

Good luck to those still to run this month.

slightlysoupstained · 22/06/2013 14:15

Um. Am doing 5k next weekend. I've left it a bit late to train, haven't I?

BlueChampagne · 24/06/2013 16:19

I managed 53:13. Note to self - do not give blood the week before!

CMOTDibbler · 25/06/2013 10:21

I'm doing the 10k at Cheltenham on July 7th. Only decided to do it last week, but feeling good about it after running 10k for the first time yesterday. Hoping to speed up a bit now

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BlueChampagne · 25/06/2013 12:38

Good luck CMOTDibbler

jeee · 25/06/2013 12:43

I have to - my three dd want to do it, and need an adult registered with them. DD1 is aiming for around the 20 minutes (she's 12) while DD2 will try for around 22 minutes (she's 9). This is, of course, unashamed and completely unstealthy boasting.

In the meantime DD3 and I will potter round, stopping for drinks and chocolate biscuits.

GreenShadow · 06/07/2013 20:10

Hi CMOT. I'm also 'racing' in Cheltenham tomorrow - it's gonna be rather a hot one methinks. I'm only doing the 5K one though. Good luck with your 10K.

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