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“Just a short run today. Typical Irish Midsummer - it poured rain the whole way round!”

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Frank P Ran 9k earlier this evening

Lancaster, US • 4:29 GMT, 22 Dec 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Maria G and Ron W encouraged this.

Ron W 3.5 miles, mellow.

Portland, US • 4:25 GMT, 22 Dec 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Nikki R December 21st is the Winter Solstice for anyone waiting.

Pittsburgh, US • 2:09 GMT, 22 Sep 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Ryan C encouraged this.

Sarah T Ran 2.25 miles in 100 degree temps with a friend! Great run!

Lowell, US • 9:39 GMT, 21 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Lisa M, Rob R and 1 otherLisa M, Rob R and Dwight W encouraged this.

Susie G logged 3.22 km of Running in 0:20:00 on 20 Jun 2012

Aviemore, GB • 7:50 GMT, 21 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Yvonne H, Lisa M and 2 othersYvonne H, Lisa M, Rob R and Shawn C encouraged this.

Brenda D Wind and rain again today. Hard to get motivated to complete this challange!!!!

County Meath, IE • 8:05 GMT, 21 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Claire C, Shawn C and 4 othersClaire C, Shawn C, Emma K, Greg R, Nick B and Rick P encouraged this.

I totally understand, I had to kick my butt out the door, but it was worth it :)

Helen T • 9:09 GMT, 21 Jun 2012 • Encourage

Nick B and Brenda D encouraged this.

James G Didn't time or distance it as part of another challenge, but definitely had fun.

Augusta, US • 2:41 GMT, 21 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Don J, Kaye D and 1 otherDon J, Kaye D and Nick B encouraged this.

Kaye D This is today right?

London, GB • 6:33 GMT, 20 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Rob R, Manu S and 4 othersRob R, Manu S, Egle K, Sinéad M, Karen L and Nick B encouraged this.

Run for where u are - for me it's tomorrow morning (14 hours)

Helen T • 7:55 GMT, 20 Jun 2012 • Encourage

Nick B encouraged this.

Technically, the solstice is today (at 23:09 UTC), but because of daylight savings, it's tomorrow (00:09 BST). There are following solstice running challenges, so I suppose you could do one today and one tomorrow.

Neil C • 8:40 GMT, 20 Jun 2012 • Encourage

Kaye D and Nick B encouraged this.

On the radio this morning, the presenter (Ian Dempsey on Today FM - an Irish station) said even though strictly speaking tomorrow is Midsummers Day, today is in fact going to be the longest day (earliest dawn, latest sunset)... I'm gonna count both!

Sinéad M • 11:01 GMT, 20 Jun 2012 • Encourage

Helen T, Kaye D and 2 othersHelen T, Kaye D, Óluva R and Nick B encouraged this.

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Tony G answered the question Summer Solstice...June 21st right?

U.K Folks remember the Solstices:

Downham Market, GB • 4:41 GMT, 20 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Rob R encouraged this.

Eran K logged 8.93 km of Running in 0:57:40 on 19 Jun 2012

תל אביב יפו, IL • 3:38 GMT, 20 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Maria G, Lorain R and 3 othersMaria G, Lorain R, Kaye D, Neil C and Nick B encouraged this.

Marie N I'm planning on entering a 10k "Longest Day" race in Chippenham :)

Chippenham, GB • 12:13 GMT, 19 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Manu S, Sinéad M and 2 othersManu S, Sinéad M, Kaye D and Nick B encouraged this.

Candida B So Nick B....do you want us to run on the 21st or the 20th June? I'm confused! ...my guess you meant the traditional day of the 21st...?

South Melbourne, AU • 3:01 GMT, 19 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Maria G, Lorain R and 2 othersMaria G, Lorain R, Scott F and Nick B encouraged this.

I'm running on the solstice for where I am. Which will be Thurs 21st

Helen T • 3:15 GMT, 19 Jun 2012 • Encourage

Yeah! I think you are right!

Candida B • 3:22 GMT, 19 Jun 2012 • Encourage

Helen T encouraged this.

Sam B answered the question Summer Solstice...June 21st right?

The summer solstice is usually on the 21st June every year, but it looks as though this year is different - everywhere I've seen showing the summer solstice this year is saying it's on 20th June. Maybe it's because w...

Mansfield, GB • 3:56 GMT, 18 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Tony G answered the question Summer Solstice...June 21st right?

Agh ... but were on BST .... so .... aghhh My Head Hurts!!!

Downham Market, GB • 3:44 GMT, 18 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Hideki S, David H and 1 otherHideki S, David H and Rick P encouraged this.

Tony G answered the question Summer Solstice...June 21st right?

According to / Date & Time of Solstices & Equinoxes in 2012 Vernal Equinox (Spring) March 20 2012 05:14 GMT Summer Solstice (Summer) June 20 2012 23:09 GMT Autumnal Equinox (Fall) September 22 2012 14:49...

Downham Market, GB • 3:42 GMT, 18 Jun 2012 • In the Solstice Run 2012 Challenge

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Hideki S, David H and 1 otherHideki S, David H and Rick P encouraged this.