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Sport Relief anyone?

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ThursdayLast · 08/02/2014 22:25

I just entered the Sport Relief (6) Mile.

This will be my first ever run with a number pinned to me.

I'm already regretting it Grin

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holidayseeker · 24/02/2014 22:26

My dd 8 wants me to enter her in the swimathon. She has previously swam 2000 metres in 1 hour 10 mins with her swimming club so I am thinking of entering her for the 1.5 km 60 lengths but I don't know how long you are given to swim?

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ThursdayLast · 18/02/2014 10:31

5k swimming????
I am seriously impressed Smile

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KnockMeDown · 17/02/2014 15:30

Wow Dizzy, that's amazing! 200 lengths would take me hours - I put down my speed as 'Slow' Grin

dizzyday07 · 15/02/2014 20:20

I am doing the 5k Swimathon (200 lengths) and DD (9) will be swimming 1.5k (60 lengths)

anja1cam · 15/02/2014 19:34

Yay well done! Entered DD(9) and me - her for 1 and me for 3, I'm a wimp I know but had several months off running this winter. Last time I actually did 4, was running with a friend who was doing 6 and the course here is laid out in a convenient loop. This time I suspect I'll be able to do 4 again because of taking the first one nice and easy

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ThursdayLast · 15/02/2014 19:20

Rustled up some sponsors thank god Smile

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ThursdayLast · 15/02/2014 17:18

Well done knock! I'm sure you'll do fab, but I know what you mean about the sponsorship. I only chose £100 for fear of not making it Smile

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KnockMeDown · 15/02/2014 14:31

I've signed up for the Swimathon - I'm doing 100 lengths. The most I've done so far is 80, so not far to go - I'm more concerned about getting enough sponsorship!

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ThursdayLast · 09/02/2014 08:49

That's lovely Eau, my DP hates running so I'm having to go it alone. Maybe in the future though!
I love your DDs priorities Wink

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EauRouge · 09/02/2014 08:45

We're doing the 1 mile as a family. Both the DDs are very excited although I suspect DD2 will be carried for most of it as she will have just turned 3. DD1 (5yo) is pestering me to buy her some pink running tights.

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ThursdayLast · 09/02/2014 08:15

I think it's brilliant that they have so many places to do it, makes it really accessible!
Are you going to start training outside in this weather?!

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MandMand · 09/02/2014 08:11

I've signed up for the six mile too, and I'm quite nervous! I've mainly been running inside on a treadmill all winter, and really need to get back outside to train and build up my distance.

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ThursdayLast · 08/02/2014 22:51

Thank you both!
I have covered the distance before, so I know I'm physically capable, it's just kind of exciting/nerve wracking Grin

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DulcetMoans · 08/02/2014 22:44

I'm doing it too! Did the three mile last time and have done 2 x 10k since so done a big more but still end up wondering 'why am I doing this?!'

It's great to have something to work towards though. I'm sure you'll be fine and plenty of time to train!

BlueChampagne · 08/02/2014 22:40

Don't! If you don't feel ready, it will motivate you to train. If you do feel ready, it will motivate you to do your best. Have a fab time!