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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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poppypugGraduate10

Fantastic !!! Absolutely brilliant !

Many Congratulations to you on completing and a new PB too , doesnt get much better than that !

That is a lovely photo, the colours really suit you , youre looking great ! :-)

Well done and have a great week ! :-) xxx

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to poppypug

Thank you. Hope your recovery from today goes well. You looked quite relaxed In Your photo after the event. X.

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poppypugGraduate10 in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thank you and you too ! :-) xxx

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Vixchile

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.

Happy Sunday Recovery!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to Vixchile

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. 😀.

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turnturtle

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!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to turnturtle

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.

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goonkeepgoingGraduate10

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 :) :) :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to goonkeepgoing

Thank you. I was red faced for quite a bit of today.😀.

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ancientrunnerGraduate10

Congratulations - you look as if you are really enjoying yourself.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to ancientrunner

Thank you. I really like doing events.

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AncientMumGraduate10

Congratulations RFC, that's so brilliant 😀😀😀 and don't you look lovely, all colour coordinated and with such a happy smile -what a beautiful photo.

Isn't it amazing what we can achieve when we give ourselves permission to try.

Xx

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to AncientMum

Thank you. I used to be know as the girl who only ever wore black it's great to break out the colour.

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Sandraj39Graduate10

The photo is fab rfc - you look so happy! Fantastic that you got a pb too- well done!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to Sandraj39

Thank you. I love doing events I just love the atmosphere.

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christian1

That's fantastic Rfc! You look happy as can be and a brilliant time and PB!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to christian1

Thank you, I'm a bit of a Cheshire cat when I do events.

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AnnieW55

Brilliant result. Loving the capris. You look fantastic. Well done.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to AnnieW55

Thank you, capris are sports direct for £14.00 or £9.00 some days if your lucky.

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misswobbleGraduate10

Well done RFC. Looks like you're cruising there ☺

Congratulations on knocking the spots off your previous time!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to misswobble

Thank you. I think I'm back from the IC now. I bet your getting yourself back to cruising speed to now.

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sarah469Graduate10

Woohoo! Well done! :) :) :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to sarah469

Thank you.

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aliboo70Graduate10

thats a great photo RFC! :) can't beat a finish line smile! congratulations on your new PB! :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to aliboo70

Thank you. Love your photos today as well, well done.

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runswithdogsGraduate10

Way to knock out out of the park. Well done RFC. And what a lovely photo. I love crazy tights!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to runswithdogs

Thank you. There fun aren't they, got have a bit of colour sometimes.

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dagshar

It's a lovely picture - all smiles! Nice leggings too! :-)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to dagshar

Thank you. I love events I just smile all the way round, there is just something about them.

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Curlygurly2Graduate10

Absolutely fabulous! You look delighted and rightly so! XX

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2

Thank you. I never would of thought I could. Speed training must be working.

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laurav33Graduate10

Congrats! Well done! Fab picture :-)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to laurav33

Thank you very much

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Ugifer

What a superb result!

10 mins off a 10k is a staggering improvement - you deserve to be grinning!

And the photo's lovely - you look really happy to be there, which after all is the point of the whole thing!

Great stuff!

Ugi

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to Ugifer

Thank you. I am a happy runner at events I just love them. who would of thought it years ago, certainly not me.

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AvatheGardener

LOVE the pic :) Well done you! x

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to AvatheGardener

Thank you.

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IrishprincessGraduate10

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!

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to Irishprincess

Thank you. The leggings are USA pro.

Fab stuff, RFC, 10 minutes off your training time is ruddy marvellous! And that is a great finish line picture.

I am loving the leggings; how come I can only find boring old plain black ones ... I really must try harder :-)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to

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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RealfoodieclubGraduate10

Thank you. I do like loud leggings. Hehe.

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ju-ju-Graduate10

fantastic...and thats such a fabulous picture, you look so happy and accomplished... I love the colours... well done you :)

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10 in reply to ju-ju-

Thank you.

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