Off to run the Rotorua Marathon

[mumofsix]

Tomorrow is my first ever full marathon - I really dont know how I'll do. I am fine running the half marathon but this is a whole new "ball-game" I'm feeling abit run down at the moment, am starting with a cold ( which I dont normally get). Feeling nervous but excited. If I can do this I can do anything. Will check in tomorrow and tell you how I went.

[Mizz Fitt]

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Omg.....good luck you!! I will say a prayer for you, where is the marathon? You are one brave motha!

[paguy]

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Good luck, Mum!! You must be so excited. I am planning to run my first full marathon in November. I've run several half-marathons but never a full.

I'll be running a 10-mile race on Sunday so I'll be thinking of you!!

[mumofsix]

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Thankyou so much! - I did it too, I ran the Rotorua Full Marathon yesterday in 4.38.10 - I ran all the way. My husband Cried at the finish line when I came through the timer. After running 5 halves - I never ever thought I could do it... but I did. Not bad for a 44 year old previously obese Mum of 6, even if I say so myself. I never acknowledge my own acheivements but today I am proud.

[RedJib]

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Bravo! congratulations. I've not gone further than 10 miles (16 kms) and that's a rare event, too. You've got my respect and admiration. Completing a marathon takes huge drive and determination; well done, mumofsix.

[Miss Behaving]

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Mo6 - wow!!! That is a fabulous achievement! Congratulations to you!!!

(and Rotorua is a hard one - so double congrats!!!!)

[mumofsix]

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Miss Behaving;1107460 wrote: Mo6 - wow!!! That is a fabulous achievement! Congratulations to you!!!

(and Rotorua is a hard one - so double congrats!!!!)

The hills around the back of the lake that everyone "talks" about I found easy - mainly because I run the King Country Hills and if you know anything about the King Country it has LOTS of hills and big ones. I have to admit it made me feel guilty as I was running about how well my body was performing and how shitty I sometimes treat it binging with alcohol. I should treat myself in such a more loving way. Oh well first full marathon done and dusted.

[mario]

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Well done momof6, great achievement, and why shouldn't you be proud, well done.

[gyco]

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life

mumofsix;1107423 wrote: Thankyou so much! - I did it too, I ran the Rotorua Full Marathon yesterday in 4.38.10 - I ran all the way. My husband Cried at the finish line when I came through the timer. After running 5 halves - I never ever thought I could do it... but I did. Not bad for a 44 year old previously obese Mum of 6, even if I say so myself. I never acknowledge my own acheivements but today I am proud.

:goodjob:mumof6 it is a big accomplishment,gyco

[Guitarista]

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Sensational MO6!

Congratulation's, and well done. Take your time with your marathon recovery.

Best wishes, G-bloke.

[mumofsix]

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Guitarista;1107597 wrote: Sensational MO6!

Congratulation's, and well done. Take your time with your marathon recovery.

Best wishes, G-bloke.

THANKYOU - Yip just went for a short 15k run this morning (dont know what that is in miles sorry) I DID NOT know running 42ks would make my toenails black lol I think they may come off! All sore muscles gone now so back into it I go.

[greeneyes]

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That is fantastic! What an achievement ~ and to touch your husband so deeply is so heartwarming! Yay!