Guest Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hi, well i have just got home from doing the 5K part of race for life, and guess what.... it rained and rained and rained, but what a brill atmosphere, and such a worthy cause. This is the first time that i have ever done race for life, and despite the rain, i would definatly do it again. I love my little medal ... am just about to start warming up, sat here in dressing gown under the duvet :-) Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Congratulations and well done you! Did they give you one of those tinfoil blanket thingies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Congratulations Dawn - well done - sorry you got wet - but glad you enjoyed the experience! Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Well done Dawn! Im not built for running - certainly do admire those that are. Don't forget to take your medal into work on Monday and show it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Congratulations, what an amazing thing to do and for a worthy cause samfrostie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucie Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 well done Dawn, I love doing race for life...this will be my third year (2weeks time). Its such a fantastic day and cause. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 You thawed out yet? Well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Many congratulations! I'm impressed that you ran - we walked it a couple of years ago but we were fortunate to have a lovely warm evening! The messages on people's backs brought a lump to the throat and a tear to the eye and it does remind you what its all about! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Well done!! I bet despite the rain it felt brilliant and next year you will be off to do your next one!! I did my first one the summer after my Mum died. It was emotioanlly exhausting but I was glad I did it. The following year many of the school staff also did it........... excellent fun!! After that we did it for a staff member to celebrate her life despite cancer. Later this month, June 14th I am about to do my 9th race for life!!!!!!!!!!! 8 have been with my daughter, now 19 years old. Its just an hour or so out of one day to do something for someone else. I don't run though............... body not built for it. Knees couldn't take the pressure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Again well done you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I have finally thawed out tho i now really have achey legs LOL i did it with a bunch from work, and yes such an emotional experience, especially when they have a minute silence to remember all who have been affected by cancer. i am very fortunate to never have been affected by cancer, or to have it affect anyone in my immediate family, or friendship groups, however two of my close friends have lost their mum's to cancer, so still a poignant (is this the word???) cause.... an excellent experience. Thanks for all your congratulations and enthusiasm in this post. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) Well done to you...I am doing mine tomorrow with my four daughters...I lost a good friend last Saturday to bowel cancer, only 44yrs old and leaves two children and husband - it will be a poignant and emotional day but worth every minute.. Edited June 6, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hope it goes well for you tommorow, and that you maybe get a dry day. Well done to you...I am doing mine tomorrow with my four daughters...I lost a good friend last Saturday to bowel cancer, only 44yrs old and leaves two children and husband - it will be a poignant and emotional day but worth every minute.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Well done everyone! I did my third Race for Life last month, and it's such a fantastic day out. Luckily we had fantastic weather! I ran it (if you can call it that) with the girls from school - we put a team together every year as several of us have had various forms of cancer and it's brought us together. And of course there's the obligatory trip to the pub afterwards!! Good luck for those of you who have your races coming up - hope it's a great day! Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Congratulations and well done to all of you who have taken part in a race for life. I admire you all so much. The best of luck to those who are about to embark on the race. Hope the weather stays good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Absolutely - nice cool breeze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 The rain held off and I completed with race with my four daughters alongside me....I found it very emotional this time and to be honest had a job to keep it together. ..funeral tomorrow...Positive thing though...love the fact that the opportunity to be with my girls and hold each other up emotionally helps us to grow strgonger as a family.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Shirel - many congrats. on the race for life - and yes how special to do this with your daughters. So sorry to hear that you have lost a friend - wish I had some real words of comfort for you. I hope that the funeral goes as well as these things can. Sending hugs Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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