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Yesterday I did the Hammersmith 10K Race for Life. It was hard and gave me the most horrific blisters ever but I'm glad I did it as it was the first time I'd ever run 10k! On Friday I forgot to bring my gym bag home from work so I had to use my old trainers for the race hence the foot problems. My time was a bit on the slow side (1hour 12mins or there about) but because my feet were in such agony I did well considering.
Race for Life is such a fantastic way to raise money for Cancer Research UK and also a very emotional event but if you were ever thinking about doing a competitive charity race I would not recommend it. Your time is not monitored and so many people walk that it's hard to get going at first. But if you are looking for a fun race that isn't taken too seriously then I would definitely recommend it. Even though my raise is now over you can still sponsor me here!
Race for Life is such a fantastic way to raise money for Cancer Research UK and also a very emotional event but if you were ever thinking about doing a competitive charity race I would not recommend it. Your time is not monitored and so many people walk that it's hard to get going at first. But if you are looking for a fun race that isn't taken too seriously then I would definitely recommend it. Even though my raise is now over you can still sponsor me here!
After the race and a huge lunch of pasta I went to get my hair cut and coloured. It's mega short this time with quite a big fringe thing. It's taking some getting used to as I didn't expect so much to be cut off but I love it. It's the awesome grey colour I love too! I wish I could blow dry it as well as my hairdresser Frankie does but I'm rubbish and make it look all frizzy =( I need some new hair products I think.
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Well done Hannah! I'd struggle at 2k never mind 10k! Are you gonna try a half- marathon next?
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ReplyDeleteWell done! I just finished my 5K race for life. I never got round to do any training beforehand (oops) and forgot to take my inhaler like the silly thing I am! I really enjoyed it though, 40mins was my time so I was pleased with it considering.
ReplyDeleteI have a blister under my foot from having something in my trainer all the way that I couldn't find to take out grrrr!
I totally agree with it being an emotional event, it's so lovely seeing everyones messages and pictures on their t-shirts. Good luck with the running!
Me and My sister are going to do it again next year and try beat our time, it would have been much faster if I hadn't had to keep slowing the pace thanks to lack of an inhaler.
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And once again congrats on 10K!!!!
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Well done, so proud and you must be too. Cos of my health I actually cant run very far but I'd love to do some sort of charity walk one day
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Seriously well done! the pasta was well deserved indeed. xx
ReplyDeletewell done!! I did a race for life a couple years ago, but it was 5k, you've inspired me to try harder! and your hair is super cute :)
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Congrats on the race! My hair never gets styled right again after leaving the hairdressers!
ReplyDeleteWell done! Your poor feet though :( Are you planning on any more races or was this a one off?
ReplyDeletewell done hannah, i can't even run down the street without feeling like i'm dying, so i admire you so much for this!
ReplyDeleteyay, go you!!
ReplyDeleteWell don Hun. Hope the blister heals soon.
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Congratulations!! Your after-race hair cut and lunch outing sounds like the perfect way to celebrate raising that money too :) well done m'dear! x
ReplyDeleteSuper Congrates on your race! Thats fantastic! Hope your blisters heal soon as well, arent they such a pain in the ass?
ReplyDeleteYour hair loos so nice like that! I really need to chnage up my hair, its been the same for about 5 years now.
Big well done for getting through your 10k and raising so much money! I got a similar time to you at the Boutique run so we both have a time to beat for the Bupa 10k!
ReplyDeleteLove the new hair, the colour looks lovely. Hope the feet feel better soon! x
I love taking part in these kinds of events. It is for a really good cause, and it's super fun!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your haircut is awesome!
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Congratulations! I am so impressed! I love your hair short, I wish I could pull it off!
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A massive well done.. Love your hair too :)
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Well done, 10K is amazing, I can barely run 10 mins without collapsing in a heap on the floor! x
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed that you did that! I was also recently surfing through your archives and recall how you wanted to do the run ages ago, so this makes it even more special!
ReplyDeleteI like your hair in this photo - and that dress, which I have been eyeballing for quite a bit. As for products, I have naturally dry, frizzy hair which I blowdry, and have been really impressed by Kerastace. My hairdresser first used them on my hair and i was stunned! At home, it isn't half so easy to perfect, but i can strongly recommend them for the issues you mention. You will probably want the range for coloured hair,...but do consider it, their treatments are fabulous.
I love your hair cut, great way to celebrate your race for life! 10K, wow. I'm not even sure I know how far that is in real terms :P. Congratulations! Nice medal :). x
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