London Vitality 10K

[turnturtle]

It did not disappoint! Running through the centre of London was so amazing and the crowds supporting and music along the way were inspiring. For once I didn't struggle with the last 2K. In fact they were my fastest. No PB but only 10 seconds slower than my best. Plus for the first time I wasn't crippled with pre-race nerves.I am still not convinced I will have the nerve to run the Berlin marathon in September but I am feelng much more hopeful!

[Noaky12 Graduate10]

What a fantastic picture! You look so happy & comfortable ☺

Well done on the run it sounds like a great event. x

[jojo57 Graduate10]

Well done - looks like you are aceing it!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

That's a great photo - you look really chilled! And I can just imagine the atmosphere. Fab stuff.

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Well done TT. You look so strong and relaxed there. All good for September.

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

Here's someone else who did it, one of the fabulous Ekhart yoga teachers, who has MS

tamingthewalrus.com/its-all...

Would be interested to know what useitorloseit thinks.

[turnturtle in reply to GoogleMe]

I love that article. Thanks GM. It is so confidence boosting to fly in the face of people's expectations of you.

[TamingtheWalrus in reply to turnturtle]

Hi, I'm Veronique, the EkhartYoga teacher. I am delighted you like my article. Thanks a lot to GoogleMe for sharing it.

You look as happy as i felt when crossing the line. I cheer for you for the Berlin marathon. YOU CAN DO IT!

[turnturtle in reply to TamingtheWalrus]

Thank you so much Veronique. Your confidence inspires me

[runningnearbeirut Graduate10]

Excellent news, well done you! Your training over longer distances must be paying off if you can have the last 2k as your fastest. Glad to see there was good support there for you, and it certainly doesn't look like you came trailing in an hour after anyone else while they were clearing the course

[turnturtle in reply to runningnearbeirut]

Thanks. No my nightmare didn't materialise. In fact there were 1500 people slower than me! That's the advantage of running in. a huge field- you can twist the statistics to comfort yourself! 😊

[AncientMum Graduate10]

Looking fantastic TT, really good. So glad you enjoyed yourself -it must be a real confidence booster before Berlin. Xx

[Net68 Graduate10]

That is a lovely photo! Well done. Glad you enjoyed it 👟

[poppypug Graduate10]

Ah you look great Pam !

Well done ! xxx

[turnturtle in reply to poppypug]

Thanks Poppy. Sorry I can't make the Leeds 10K again this year but I'm sure we'll meet up somewhere else.

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to turnturtle]

Im humming and aaahing about that one this year. Im sure they don't give out bling on that one, think its a T shirt instead xxx

[misswobble Graduate10]

Brilliant ! You're looking great there TT! You are on target for Berlin. No worries!

Hope you're recovered now! It took me over a week to recover from my last race.

[turnturtle]

Thanks MW. I had very few aches and pains after this run which is a relief as I have a 17 K training run to do on Sunday! After the Nath half marathon I could hardly move three days later . I've entered the Dublin half marathon in a months time so we'll see then if my fitness has really improved.