I just ran my first race - 10k

fat2fitdancody
fat2fitdancody Posts: 259 Member
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Today I ran 10k, been working out since the 2nd of Jan and have lost 4 stone 13 lbs (69 pounds).

I decided to do this 7 weeks ago to raise money for Brain Cancer research as my brother in law Gary was diagnosed with a brain tumor on his 44th birthday in June 2011 and has been fighting ever since.

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http://connect.garmin.com/activity/230419605#

http://myprojects.cancerresearchuk.org/fundraise/fundraising-pages/dancody

Replies

  • HealthyJess88
    HealthyJess88 Posts: 199 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! That is SO cool and inspiring :)

    I have my first-ever race in a month, and it's only 5k but I'm nervous and excited for it, so I'm VERY impressed with you doing 10k as your first!! Well done :)
  • LarStar
    LarStar Posts: 102 Member
    What an amazing achievement for such a great cause. Congratulations on your run; 10 K is unbelievable! Amazing Work!!
  • RunningDirty
    RunningDirty Posts: 293
    What a great cause and congrats! :drinker: I have my first in a week so love seeing your post. Good motivation.
  • kepete
    kepete Posts: 268 Member
    Good for you! My first run of the year was the Strain for the Brain & I plan to continue with it yearly!brain cancer research needs support!
  • schmenge55
    schmenge55 Posts: 745 Member
    Congratulations!! That is just awesome. Great job
  • jenbehe
    jenbehe Posts: 110 Member
    That is amazing! Congrats on your weight loss and hard work! Great job
  • hunter624
    hunter624 Posts: 252
    Awesome NSV excellent work well done.

    :drinker:
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    Congratulations and great job! That's definitely a cause worth fighting for. You've done a good thing today, for yourself and for others.
  • maeve1988
    maeve1988 Posts: 26
    Congrats!
    That is just really great!

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