I managed it, got up and felt fine this morning so off I went. The weather was nicer than they had forecast. Got there with an hour to spare which was good as at that time there are no long queues for the loos. Dropped my bag of and got ready. We had a min silence 5min before the event for Paris which I though was a nice touch and then we were off.
I had decided that I wasn't going for any personal bests or anything before i started but that changed around 6km when I realised if I carried on the way I was going I could get my first ever sub 1:20 10km, a goal I had given myself 5 years to get to. I threw out the methodical 1/1 min run plan and walked and ran when I wanted, I have found this works better for me as I end up having a better pace. I have been playing around with this for a couple of weeks and found It suits me.
At 8km I could really feel it in my legs but I could also see by my time I could do it. So for the last 1km I pushed it a little harder. Giving me the end time of 1:19:24. Never in my wildest dreams could I imagine I could do a sub 1:20 - 10km. I look like the Cheshire Cat right now. I had knocked 10 min of my training 10km time.
I've got a hot cuppa tea and going to relax now but all in all a great day.
The picture is not the most flattering but it's as I crossed the finish line after my final push.
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I think you look fab, relaxed and most importantly you look like your enjoying it. I love how co-ordinated you are with Pink lipstick to match your outfit!! FABULOUS
Many congratulations, its great when it just clicks and it was good you managed to push yourself to reach your goal. Its lovely when it happens when you reach a goal, but by surprise and unplanned is even better!!
Enjoy your tea and maybe a treat yourself to a little biscuit or side of cake.
Thank you. Hehe even the lady with goodie bags commented on my Lippy. It's a confidence thing, I've had a lovely almond croissant, which was devoured. 😀.
That is brilliant. There is nothing like a personal best-just as good at least as coming in first I imagine (and obviously I can only imagine), And you have enough energy this afternoon to write your report. Wow. Can't match that I'm afraid.
I love your leggings btw. I am now tempted to follow suit. No point in being shrinking violets in this running game! Well done again!
Thank you. I'll be honest I just fell asleep for 1/2 hour, 😀. I do bounts and I got my leggings for sports direct with my 1st £10. Voucher I earned from exercise, they have some sugar skull ones I have my eye on for my next voucher I earn. Hope your recovery goes well.
What do you mean. .. not the most flattering photo? You look fantastic ( and certainly not like you've just pushed yourself to a stonking pb). Really well done
Fantastic news on the PB RFC, so well done. That's a huge reduction on your training. No wonder you look so happy in that photo! And I just love those leggings!
Thank you. The leggings are USA pro from sports direct.com. I get them with my Bounts points I get from my exercise. I've nearly got enough to get some sugar skull ones.
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Second 10km run 
I can run 10km :-)
Did it. 10Km. Tick.
I did it!
10 km run
