update to my earlier post of 1st 10k race - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

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update to my earlier post of 1st 10k race

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Well I did it in a time 52:36 on what has to be the toughest course I have to date ever ran on. It started with 205ft climb that felt like it went on and on, then into wooded land, up goodness knows how many steps to a monument then back down. I run a tough park run which is more like a fell run, so it was good training for this.

I finished 56 out of a field of varying ages and ability of 91, so I am reasonably happy with it, but never have I ran such a challenging course, to put it into perspective a 15 lad won it in 35:40, what a future he should have in front of him!

And to think in November last year I couldn't run 800 yds without stopping for a walk.

Now for a Guinness oops

Keep going everyone, don't look back

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poppypugGraduate109 years ago

Well done Mr B , that is a fantastic time

You certainly deserve a pint or two after that ! Sounds hardcore and not one for the faint hearted !

Excellent job ! xxx

Vixchile9 years ago

That is an amazing time!!! With that hill that is incredible!!! I have also read your other post, you have done amazingly well in a space of year!! Enjoy that pint as you deserve it!! Many congratulations once again and sure your story will inspire others!!

davelinksGraduate109 years ago

Well done HB!

Ahh yes! Got to be done! A celebratory Guinness!

Steve_LGraduate109 years ago

Well done, Ian. I was dead chuffed at scraping under 60 minutes on a dead flat road course a few weeks ago - that is a fantastic time you've turned in there. Well done!

dagshar9 years ago

Well done! I have done off road races with tough hills at the beginning and I know how hard it makes the whole event. You have done great though - excellent time!!