Okay, so I've posted twice about this already in this group ( healthunlocked.com/bridgeto10k/posts/135080984/10-miles.-proud.-knackered) plus once in the C25k group. But I wanted to drop by now it's over to thank everyone who encouraged me.
Today I did the Newtonmore 10 miles with a large posse from the running club I joined recently.
I was slow as treacle of course. One hour 49 minutes 2 seconds according to Strava, but as I'd only ever run that distance once before in training it was nonetheless a PB. 
The Strathspey area is very beautiful and I know it well from holidays so it was lovely to be running through familiar and beloved scenery.
It's not a big event. Our contingent weren't far off half of the total number of runners.
And it was quite a homely event, summed up by the amazing spread of home baking awaiting us in this hall afterwards. No chip timing, just stopwatches at the finish. No finishers' medals either - my only disappointment. No one told me there were blingless events! Gutted.
The first eight miles I was amazed about how comfortable I was. But oh the last two were hard...
It's an "out and back" so I got to see the winner from the front. His time was around 54 minutes or so! A few fellow Perth Road Runners high-fived me as we passed which lifted the spirits.
I forgot my earphones and worried about dealing with only my thoughts for the whole time but it was fine actually. I didn't miss the music.
My little pouch of jelly babies were a welcome addition to my kit too. Don't know if they did ACTUAL good but they certainly cheered me up.
Anyway thanks again folks. Kudos to you all.
Parkrun virginity finally lost - with nowhere to hide!
First run with a running club (well, in last 20 years anyway)
#Finish for Matt 
Isle of Wight Marathon
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