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The most amazing day!
Wednesday 24th Apr Full write up coming soon but still processing what an incredible day Sunday was. I finished the marathon, I got my medal and hundreds of absolutely fabulous memories and moments to treasure. Massive thank you to everyone involved, all the supporters that lined the streets and the volunteers whose work is just invaluable. Share
Here I am!
Saturday 20th Apr
Picking up my bib
Saturday 20th Apr Not updated much since the big 20 mile run, a few long runs since then and it's been taper time. Found out my starting wave and time, not heading off until after 11am. On Wednesday I went to the Expo to pick up my race bib and pack, number 71476. The race is only a day away now! Share
The big one before the BIG big one!
Wednesday 27th Mar Booked myself onto a 20 mile event over the weekend, the Thames Riverside 20 organised by the Clapham Chasers. I wanted my last big run to be an actual event with other people rather than attempting 20 miles on my own as I would have found too many excuses to stop! Going along fine until about 17 miles and then it got harder and needed a few more breaks in running but finished (not last!) and had over 4 hours on my feet so feel really prepared for 3 weeks time! Share
2nd half marathon
Sunday 17th Mar
Nearly made it to 16 miles
Sunday 17th Mar The weather this morning was atrocious, 16 miles on the plan. Left a lot later than usual for my run and it poured. Shoes were soaked and so was I! Avoiding huge puddles all the way and splashing water up past my ankles. How I managed to avoid any blisters was a miracle! At 14 miles it felt to tough so just carried on slowly with bits of walking in between. Just short of 16 miles but pleased nonetheless Share
2nd half marathon done!
Sunday 17th Mar Really slow with the updates. Entered a 2nd half marathon a few weeks back and only a few days before the event. Really big organised event which was great as much of the training has been solo runs so a busy race was perfect. Met two lovely ladies at the start of the race and ran with them the entire time. Managed to finish and shave a few minutes off my half marathon time Share
First half marathon completed!
Friday 23rd Feb Last Sunday 19th Feb, I completed my first ever half marathon when I took part in the Richmond half. Luckily all the rain that had fallen overnight stopped when the race started and the sun shone (although I really did not enjoy the warmer run). I managed finish the run under the 3 hour cut off time and I didn't finish last. Great result for my first official race, and I got a lovely medal too! Share
11 miles in the bag
Friday 9th Feb Last weekend I completed my longest run to date, and wearing new trainers too. I really am bonkers! Feet held out pretty well for 10 miles and felt a little uncomfortable towards the end. Never run along the river before but will be back again this weekend for another 9 miles Share
I ran 9 miles!!
Friday 26th Jan Last weekend it was a 9 miler on the cards. Windy afternoon but set out on the run and felt okay. Went a new route which had more hills and elevation to it. Battled the wind and rain and made it through, legs felt okay but right foot was really swollen. Have bought some compression socks now for this week's run. Can't believe I did 9 miles Share
2 x 10kms completed now!
Friday 12th Jan Been a few weeks since I updated everyone, training has stepped up a bit with 4 runs a week now with the long runs on Sunday. Don't know how I managed my first 10km but it wasn't too bad and have now completed two! Think I prefer the longer runs as it takes a few kms for my legs to warm up and get into it. Longest run coming up this weekend with 12km and will be booking onto a half marathon for the end of February! Share
Longest run to date - 5 miles done!
Thursday 21st Dec
First 5km run done
Sunday 19th Nov
I'm running my first ever marathon as part of #TeamStroke
Saturday 28th Oct The challenge of undertaking a marathon has always been on my list of things to do. As someone who's not a natural runner, 26.2 miles is daunting to say the least. After successfully securing a ballot place (don't hate me but I am one of those jammy people who is lucky on their first attempt!), it was time to choose a charity to raise money for. Strokes have affected family members of my closest friends and a close friend of our own family so naturally I became #TeamStroke.Thank you to my sponsors
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Charity Quiz Night
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Thu Huong La
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Nova, Arlo, Hanh And Tariq
We'll come and cheer you on! Love Nova, Arlo, Hanh and Tariq
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Linh La
You've got this!
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Dee & Damian
Good luck!
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Raj Xx
H ...I am sure you are gonna be fab...see you at the pub after to celebrate for sure Well done
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Farrah J
Fantastic cause, let's get you closer to your goal 👊🏽 Run like the wind, girl!!
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The Pollacks
Such an amazing challenge to set yourself & for a cause close to our hearts! We are very proud of you! You can do it. Lots of love Rachel, Charlotte & Sandra
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Richard Garratt
Huong, massive congratulations on your achievement for a great cause. I’m so impressed!
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Jennifer Huggett
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Jay Bhandal
Great cause and best of luck!
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£250 Below From Mike Muldoon And £74 From Raffle
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Kev & Sharon Peel
Thankyou Huong, such a worthy cause. Good Luck, you can do this. XX
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Lauren, Nick And Teddy Gillison
Good luck Huong, you are going to smash it!!
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Anonymous
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Padawan, Maria And Gautam
Good luck H! Archie must be so proud of his brilliant mama! Hope you have fun today and an amazing new experience.
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Huong La
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Henry Bress
Well done Huong!!!
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Francis Barber
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Jake Martin
Very best of luck, Huong
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Cheryl
I'm so proud of you Huongy, thank you for running for The Stroke Association! They couldn't have a better ambassador and I couldn't have a better bestie! 💗 Xxx
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Mark.r
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Anonymous
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Jamie Peel
We wish you all the best Huong, thank you .
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Greg Fowles
Best of luck H.
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Coleen Green
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Mike Baldwin
Well done, great progress to date, role on the big day, I'll be right behind you, in spirit if not in person. Regards Mike
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Hoang La
Good luck cuz
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Jack Clark
Good luck H!
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Caroline Lock
Go Huong, wishing you the best of luck and enjoy ! Caroline
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Sharon Reid
Hey Huong, you go Girl!!!!
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Dan
Good luck H!
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Ian Newth
The very best of luck, H
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Fi
All the best H!
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Fiona Giles
Well done, impressive work xx
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Maya
Good luck Huong!! Xx
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Anonymous
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Leah De'ath
Good luck Huong xx
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Stephanie Peel
Well done Huong! Massively worthy cause!! Xx
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Sarah Fitzgerald
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Philip Roberts
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Paddy Lindley
Great effort Huong!!
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Liz Beazley
Huong well done what a great achievement x
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James Obrien
Don't try to win it Huong, let the others have a chance
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Lucy
Good Luck Huong!see you at the finishing line X
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Neil Robbie
All the best H. Enjoy the day.
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Nordean Morgan
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Zoe Hanson
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Sam Harris
You've got this! Great cause and awesome work. Well done xx
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Jade Brown
Good luck Huong! You got this!!!! What a wonderful charity to be supporting that means an awful lot to our very special mutual friend and her family!!! ❤️🏃🏽♀️
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Caren Higgins
Good luck today 🏃🏻♀️➡️🏃🏻♀️➡️
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Amy Green
Go get em!
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Fiona Pollitt
Great perseverance for something that will help childhood stroke victims.
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Louise Keable
Good luck Ms La! A fantastic cause close to our hearts. x
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Trudi
Proud of you H, you'll smash it x
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Kelly Bicknell
Good Luck H!!!! :-)
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Connor Read
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Paul Ballantyne
Good Luck H !!
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Simon Earnshaw
The very best of luck H
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Spoon
GO H GO Good luck & have fun along the way Xxxx
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Neil Taylor
Excellent work H!!
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Anna Valentine
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Debbie
Good luck from some fellow La's x
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Anonymous
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Yemi
Go Huong, the MDX crew are behind you
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Laura
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Lesley M
Good luck H - I'm sure you'll smash it!
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Rachael Orchard
Amazing Huongi! Well done! Lots of love from all of us Orchards. Xxx
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Kate Grimwood
Good luck!
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Gareth Fisher
Well done on running the Marathon for such a great cause H
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Janine Eddleston
Good luck H
