Unforgettable Barefoot Birthday Reunion At Woolacombe's 'dune Of Doom'!

Anadi and I travelled to Woolacombe for my 65th birthday weekend celebrations!!
My birthday 'actual' is on May 12th, but the whole weekend was dedicated to birthday ness!
My sister Rosy and her husband Nick joined us there - and friends Jane and Tim too!
And very excitingly, I was having a reunion with my friend Terry, who I hadn't seen for forty five years!
Part of the weekend, celebration was to run the Woolacombe dune Parkrun boasting the infamous 'Dune of doom'!...
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I ran fast times in the 1980’s
5k 15.50
5m 26.22
10k 33.29
10m 55.10
1/2m 72.48
Marathon 2.36.31
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I also competed in the 1986 Commonwealth Games, but had to retire during the race at 20m due to injury.
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[@Emzfit]

'The Slope of Hope!' - what a great name! Happy Birthday, Julia and great video as always!

[@RunWithJulia]

Ha ha 😂 slope of hope! 😅And the dune of doom!! ❤it was fun!

[@athenajane777]

So loved this brilliant birthday episode! Meeting Terry was lovely and being with you all. Amazing running you three … (and Anadi!!) … up that dune 😮…Awesome. Xxx so much fun!!! ❤❤❤

[@RunWithJulia]

Thank you so much Athena Jane for being such an integral part of the fun!! 🥰🥰🥰And an awesome film maker!! Xxxxxx 💜💜💜

[@RosyJeffery]

What a lovely birthday celebration we had 😀💕💕💕I love that park-run - definitely one to revisit xxxx

[@RunWithJulia]

I had such a wonderful birthday weekend 🥰Thank you so much for making it so special Sister 2 👯💕 And yes!!! Definitely one to re visit! Xxxxx

[@Stevenc1984]

Happy Birthday Julia! 🎉🥳🎂
I hope you had a fantastic weekend!

[@RunWithJulia]

Thank you Steve 😀😀😀 A fabulous weekend! Thank you!

[@Eastbournebootcamp]

I loved your video Julia and so great to see you all celebrating your Birthday! Happy Birthday once again 🙂 xx

[@RunWithJulia]

Ahhh 😀😀😀Thank you so much Matt! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! We had fun on the dune of doom! Xxx

[@DrRustyBin]

Good to stop and chat, happy birthday again and I PB'd this week wearing sandals!

[@RunWithJulia]

Hi there! Great to chat! And congratulations on your PB 🎉👣☀️

[@davidjuson5608]

Shed a tear, that step up an age grade is a big one: your age grade percentages rocket upwards.
Happy many returns Julia! xx!

[@RunWithJulia]

Thank you so much Dave!!! Yes! Exciting times! A new age group here I am!! Xxx

[@davidjuson5608]

@@RunWithJulia You'll need to work hard to make my age grade young lady. xx!

[@RunWithJulia]

@davidjuson5608 I'll get training 👍🏃🏼‍♀️What am I aiming for💙? I need to know the goal 👍💃