Last posting - scary piccies :D
Apr28201010 p.m.
hello people,
how are you all recovering from the vlm? im not doing too badly, yesterday i managed a bit of gardening and today was the scheduled first run, however due to a forgotten hair appointment, this didn't happen - doh! but will definatly be back into asap.
So have decided this is going to be my last vlm post. as you know im always up to my neck into being busy and i need to concentrate on uni work next. although got my assignment back today and had somehow managed 81% - shocked is not a strong enoug word :D
a few have asked what is next for me. well the answer is no more marathons for a while, i know it sounds weird but i don't want to diminish how special this one was to me by doing the same thing next year. im goin to leave it for a while and maybe do it againa few years down the line.
apart from that iv managed to agree to a half marathon in october - i wont be running for charity, im running to help my friend as i really could have done with someone to talk to on marathon day.
as for my next charity challenge, iv decided im gonna leave it a few years in order to save lots and lots of money and then im gonna climb kilimanjaro. ave already been looking into it and need to save £2000. This way all my fundraising goes straight to my charity and none to running costs, i prefer to fund these things myself.
so here are the scary photos of the day, i look horrendous but they are a fantastic momentum of our weekend away
So there we go people, i's the end of an era.
I would like to say a massive thank you to all of my readers for all your support and advice of these past 6 months or so. i could never have done it without you. Realbuzz has been a great resource for me especially as i was running alone and knew nothing about it.
You've all got me through some ups and downs and ave inspired me to do more and to push myself. i've also enjoyed reading all of your posts and keeping up with your running antics - it's nice to know im not the only crazy one out there.
Have a few of you added on fb and will definatly be staying in touch and you never know i may meet some of you in future races. i know i said i wouldnt do anymore after VLM but the occasional one as commpany for friends will be good for keeping up my fitness. it seems a shame to waste it when im fitter than i have been for a long time.
Thanks for putting up with my drama queen moaning blogs and for pulling me up by the scruff of the neck when i had a bad day. i only hope i am as useful to some of you as you have been to me.
god am gonna cry now
signing off guys, will miss you
k xx
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Firefly123 'Great pictures, Kendle and you've been a fantastic support to me. I'll be sad to see you go from RB, but glad I'll be able to keep in touch on FB. If you happen to do a race anywhere, let us know and you never know, we may meet one day. Good luck with your uni course and one last time - CONGRATULATIONS ON A BRILLIANT VLM 2010 xxxx' added 28th Apr 2010
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Account_closed 'Likewise, this blog was one of the high points of this years VLM. Could you not slip over to general running and drop a post on once a week like me ? If not, then FB it will have to be. Take care, and you may see Dilly in the Peak District in May & September this year. All the Best.' added 28th Apr 2010
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Keith_L 'Great pictures Great weekend by the look of it Good luck with future challenges' added 28th Apr 2010
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lazynortherner 'Well done on your results by the way, and yes you will be missed on this site, but, like all good things, they must come to an end. The very best of luck, and have an amazing time up Kilimanjaro, that sounds just incredible. Happy running !' added 28th Apr 2010
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Shaun 'Great pictures, espiclaly the last one! Kilimanjaro sounds like a great trip, hope it goes well. Good luck for the future, hope to see you back here some day.' added 29th Apr 2010
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simonedumergue 'Oh - going to miss you and your blogs! I'm thinking of moving to general running blog instead possibly. Kilimanjaro sounds like an excellent goal - how exciting!! Love the pics - a great record of an amazing weekend. Interesting what you said about not doing a second for a bit. I loved last year so so much but not so much this year and now my feelings about it all are so mixed. Still very proud though! Good luck with all the Uni work and life in general and at least we can keep in touch via FB. Take care! xxx' added 29th Apr 2010
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glen_b 'Erm, I intend to keep blogging occasionally, I expect the number of blogs top reduce greatly after this week anyway, and just blog a couple of times a week and catch up on other peoples. If you do stick to your word, then thanks for your encouragement, and reading your blogs was a great inspiration, so thank you, and good luck with your future running or training endeavours!' added 30th Apr 2010
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RuddysMarathonEffort 'Sorry your signing off Kendle, I enjoyed reading about your pasty feet, gammy ankle and...pints of lager! You always sound busy, so I am sure your right re the Uni work. Sorry we didn't meet in London, but well done. A great blog and piccies! Drop by again if it takes your fancy :-)and good luck for the future!' added 2nd May 2010
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moose10 'a belated congrats on your brilliant vlm effort a very well done to you sorry to hear that you want be around any more you'll definately be missed good luck with everything you do abd stay safe x' added 11th May 2010
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