Another weekly round up of some of our favourite social media posts shows you are looking strong and powerful in your strides, and dare we say it, enjoying hitting the double digit miles…

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Starting with our Jog Division first…

THE JOG DIVISION

A huge congratulations to Claudia who came 3rd in the Vitality Big Half last weekend, her first time competing in the elite wheelchair field in a racing chair!

 

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Kim got up to 27km in her latest long run which is a great achievement!

 

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Alice & Jo not only continue to blitz through their training plan, but also gave a very poignant interview on Radio Derby to talk about the impact of the Paralympics on disabled people

 

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Hasan took on DJ duties at half marathon no.26, the Vitality Big Half

 

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Becky made us smile with another Whistle Dance, bursting with positivity

 

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Dee took recovery to the next level this week by trying out an ice bath, brrrrrr!

 

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Baze is rocking his new 250 parkrun tshirt

 

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Dave started a very important conversation on Instagram when he was spotted wearing this tshirt. A lot of supportive and positive comments to be read through!

 

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#MANCHESTERMARATHON

We’ve also been keeping a close eye on your posts and pictures using #ManchesterMarathon lately, so here are just a few from the last week….

Lou has been smashing out the speed interval sessions, hitting new PBs

Last night speed session 5x400m / really pleased with a 7:36!!!!!! 💥 #manchestermarathon #marathontraining #running #runchat #runningcommunity pic.twitter.com/6M9DWReXcg

— 🇬🇧Broken Hip to Ultra Marathon – Lou (@lou_c_getsfit) August 26, 2021

Bob went for a bold outfit for his bold session

 

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Laura enjoyed post-run cuddles with the very handsome Ruskin

 

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Stu challenged himself to a half marathon in Snowdonia as part of his training

Chuffed with Sunday run in Snowdonia yesterday ⛰⛰! Now bring on #manchestermarathon ! pic.twitter.com/FXTmjrMSWv

— StuRuns (@SEbberley) August 23, 2021

Madhu enjoyed the sunshine this week during her training

 

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Amy enjoyed a 10 mile run with her favourite partner in crime

10 miles this morning with my partner in crime @lindsayhill84 This is a big deal @Marathon_Mcr @CR_UK We will do this 💪🏽🏃‍♀️ #April2022 #marathontraining #manchestermarathon pic.twitter.com/wXXsICOYjo

— Amy Buck (@amycharleyb) August 20, 2021

James had a beautiful stretch of pavement to inspire his latest 9 miles

 

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Rosi managed to hit 17 miles without being sick, so that is a big achievement to us

Woohoo! 17 miles in the bag – no vomit, pretty consistent on pace (if slightly off target) and even able to smile at the end! #ManchesterMarathon #MarathonTraining #WeekendLongRun pic.twitter.com/xSvoPO1Qem

— Rosi Avis (@RosiAvis84) August 21, 2021

You are doing amazingly well everyone, keep it up!