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Last time I'll mention it, honest!

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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.

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Dunder2004 profile image
Dunder2004Graduate10

Well done, Anne. Lovely photos.

I never question the power of jelly babies.

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poppypugGraduate10

Brilliant! Really Well done Anne , that is a fantastic achievement! :-) xxx

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Bazza1234Graduate10

Looks to me like you are a runner???

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Lorna9339

10 miles is amazing Anne! Well done x

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Madge50Graduate10

Excuse me, that is a great time for 10 miles, that's about my speed....you'll have Oldfloss after you......going on about 'slow' and all that....😉

Sounds like a great run and a great club, well done you........HM next then....he..he......😉

You always need a stash of jelly babies......magic powers they have....never doubt it.......😄

Mx

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pollyp1Graduate10

Mention away - it's a great achievement and you are, rightly, chuffed to bits.

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Curlygurly2Graduate10

10 miles? At first I read that s 10K and thought that's not a bad time - so.... that's fantastic for 10 miles! |really well done to you and your club! Which one are you?

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10

10 miles in that time is pretty brilliant🏃👍 You're really taking off at the moment and joining a running club will bring huge improvements. I am in awe😈

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Sandraj39Graduate10

So glad you posted this Anne! Sounds like a great race and it must have been fantastic running with so many from your club. That is something I have not been brave enough to join - also unable to decide whether I just like running on my own.

Ten miles is a long old way - and you did it! Such a shame there was no bling at the end but you can bask in the glory of a job well done. Rest up well!☺

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TomasGraduate10

Well done Anne. Sounds like a great event, and although it ended up being hard, the joy is easy to hear in your words. Congratulations on the PB!

Davoda profile image
DavodaGraduate10

See, nothing to be nervous about!

That's a great achievement - especially since you were only beginning to train for it a month ago & didn't have a lot of time to prepare.

I'm mighty impressed on all levels! 💐🏃‍♀️👋🏃‍♀️💐

Congratulations on a great run! I hope you enjoyed some well deserved cake after that. Quite right to be proud of a job well done.

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AnneDroidGraduate10

Thank you so much everyone for your lovely comments. :)

Curlygurly2 I'm the white-haired one with the padded vest sixth from the left in the back row! Okay, so the vest wasn't padded...

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Curlygurly2Graduate10 in reply to AnneDroid

Lovely to put a face to a name, very cool hair!

Joy57 profile image
Joy57Graduate10

That's great Anne, well done!

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OldflossAdministrator

Slow???? I don't think so.. and anyway..as Madge50 says.... I LOVE slow :)

Getting there in one piece and having had a great time!!! Absolutely brilliant... go you!!!

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Biscuit0107Graduate10

Well done! You should be really proud of your achievements 😀

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AnneDroidGraduate10

Update. Official time - one hour 51 minutes 57 seconds. Strava was being nice - it autopaused when I stopped for a wee chat at the water stations. :) Still a PB. Still happy. 122nd out of 129, i.e. Not Last. :)

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skysue16Graduate10

Wow! 10 mile, that is brilliant - very well done Anne you must feel very proud :)

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