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6 May 2014

Ten Things I Thought I'd Never Say




  1. I just ran 10k
  2. I love running
  3. I can't wait to run again
  4. I can't sit still for long
  5. I feel fit and strong
  6. I love going to the gym
  7. I enjoy getting hot and sweaty
  8. I love the buzz I get from being active
  9. I am full of energy
  10. I tried on those size 12 trousers, and they did up
I hardly recognise myself these days...



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58 comments:

  1. Nickie O'Hara6 May 2014 at 07:57

    Go Sandy!!

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  2. Karin Joyce6 May 2014 at 08:00

    You are AMAZING!! So pleased for you Sandy!

    Karin 💜

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  3. Mari's World6 May 2014 at 08:29

    You are an inspiration. I'm so pleased for you and now I need to take a leaf out of your book :)

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:19

      @Mari, you can do it. If I can, then anyone can :)

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  4. A Modern Mother6 May 2014 at 08:58

    Sandy you look AMAZING. Keep going girl. x

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:20

      @AModernMother, thank you, I will x

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  5. Stressy Mummy6 May 2014 at 09:55

    That is amazing. You are such an inspiration and you have done so well.

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  6. Joanne Mallon6 May 2014 at 10:08

    Amazing is the only word that will do. And also inspirational, beautiful and fabulous.

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  7. Bex6 May 2014 at 10:25

    I find you an absolute inspiration Sandy i have a lot of weight to lose but I will do it I want to look like you! (bet you dint think you'd hear that either. I saw you on some photos at blog camp you were always beautiful Sandy but now you look super healthy fit and beautiful too. What a great role model to your kids and to me! Thanks for sharing your very personal transformation. It gives me hope

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:22

      @Becky, what a lovely thing to say. You are improving and doing more every day. Isn't there a saying that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step? x

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  8. Steph (@imcountingufoz)6 May 2014 at 10:35

    Amazing! Well done :) You may have inspired me to get back out and exercise more. I've fallen by the wayside recently.

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:23

      @Steph, thank you. I feel so much better in myself for moving more.

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  9. Jen Walshaw6 May 2014 at 11:35

    Way to go fabulous lady

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  10. Mummy Barrow6 May 2014 at 11:40

    You are utterly incredible. I would love to be able to write a blog post like this.

    PS dont hold your breath!

    You are an inspiration

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:24

      @Mummy Barrow, you never know what's round the corner. I honestly don't recognise myself any more, and I don't mean in the mirror.

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  11. gidders16 May 2014 at 11:50

    So lovely to meet you this weekend. You look amazing! Well done you x Amanda (The Ana Mum Diary)

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:24

      @Amanda, if was fantastic to finally meet you too x

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  12. Louise6 May 2014 at 12:00

    Brilliant! You looked so radiant and healthy on Saturday. You are a beautiful lady - enjoy! xxx

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:25

      @Louise, glad we could catch up briefly at the weekend. You always look fabulous x

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  13. Carolin6 May 2014 at 12:10

    You're such an inspiration, Sandy. You look so happy and healthy and full of energy. You can be very very proud of yourself

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:26

      @Carolin, I only realised recently that I am pretty happy right now :)

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  14. Mammasaurus6 May 2014 at 12:42

    AWESOMENESS! Running can be so addictive, so happy to hear that you are enjoying life x

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:26

      @Mammasaurus, my name is Sandy and I am addicted to running x

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  15. Liz Burton6 May 2014 at 12:47

    Hehe well done you!

    I have to say when I saw you this weekend (sorry we didn't get time to chat) you looked so happy and alive. There must be something in this exercise lark. x

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:27

      @Liz, it was great to see you, sorry we didn't have chance to catch up. I'm beginning to think there's something in it too... x

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  16. Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamily6 May 2014 at 18:41

    You look and sound like you feel AMAZING x x x

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:28

      @Cass, I do feel so much better than I used to, that's for sure x

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  17. Emma6 May 2014 at 21:17

    Well done you!! I've been running 3 times in 8 years, but all in the last 2 months....I've got to start somewhere right?

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:28

      @Emma, woohoo, another newbie runner. Keep at it :)

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  18. Thinly Spread6 May 2014 at 21:30

    I'm so impressed, but what impresses me more than anything else is that it has made you happy - that you have paced yourself, that your determination has resulted in a happier, healthier you. That's brilliant - and sustainable :)

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:30

      @Chris, yes, I think that by taking things slowly it has made all the difference. This is a long term project. I will have to work at it for the rest of my life, but it will be worth it :)

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  19. Jane @ northernmum6 May 2014 at 22:38

    well done mrs, as you know I didn't recongnise you - you look lovely x

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:31

      Who are you again? The rate we're both going we won't recognise each other soon x

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  20. PhotoPuddle6 May 2014 at 23:12

    You have done brilliantly. Well done you x x x
    And those first three are things I never thought I would say either but I am rather addicted to this running malarkey!

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:32

      @Photopuddle, thank you. Isn't it brilliant? Who knew? x

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  21. Perfectly Happy Mum6 May 2014 at 23:14

    You are an inspiration Sandy! x

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  22. Anonymous7 May 2014 at 00:27

    You are such a rockstar Sandy. Wow! Looking good and obviously feeling really good too - what an inspiration xxx

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:33

      @Dorkymum, thanks, what a lovely thing to say x

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  23. Unknown7 May 2014 at 05:56

    Well done Sandy! Now...these are things i wish i say right now!

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:33

      Thanks, @Otilia, you never know... x

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  24. Penny P.S. and A Residence7 May 2014 at 06:36

    You had such a BIG grin when I saw you at Blog On - now I know your secret. I am getting back on the running this week, wish me luck! You look fab by the way too!

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:34

      @Penny A, thank you. Good luck with the running. Enjoy x

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  25. Penny Blogs7 May 2014 at 07:26

    Go Sandy! I'm delighted to say that I'm now finding myself saying some of those things too. :-)

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:35

      @Penny C, I'm so pleased for you, but not that pleased. You're so much faster than me! ;)

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  26. Trish7 May 2014 at 10:47

    Just thought I would come over and say you look fantastic, and by the sound of it, you feel brilliant too. So chuffed for you :-)

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  27. Local Girl7 May 2014 at 19:35

    That's just so brilliant, really proud of you xx

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  28. Leane Nash7 May 2014 at 19:58

    Yay!!! I love this post Sandy and I can whole heartedly agree with every single one... well except no. 10.. but I'm getting there - 1 dress size to go!! Running has changed my life this past year and I love it!!

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    1. san8 May 2014 at 13:37

      Ooh, Leanne, you're not far away. That's wonderful news. I'm still a size 14 really, but I wanted to see if I could get in the 12's. I need to lose a little more weight before they're a comfortable fit...

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  29. Lakes Single Mum8 May 2014 at 18:14

    apart from the size 12 thing I agree with all of those!!

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    1. san9 May 2014 at 13:02

      @Becky, you're one of the runners who inspired me. You always look so happy in your post-run Instagrams :)

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