Beautiful day for the race (Edinburgh Kilomathon) dry, sunny and warm (although perhaps a bit too warm for me!) I had very little sleep due to excitement and things going round and round in my head but managed to wake with the alarm at 6.45 feeling ready.
Hubby walked with me from the hotel to the start which was a nice warm up then I got into my starting 'pen'. Soon it was time to start and I set off slowly. Over 1000 runners! The run went better than I expected, no bad twinges in my right leg (I was wearing a support bandage) and my pace was steady. I did find it rather warm though and this affected me particularly in the last 3k. I got quite excited passing the 10k marker - nearly there! Finally Murrayfield Stadium came into view! The last kilometre was very hard particularly since we had to run past the entrance and in a big loop before doubling back and entering the stadium. But I kept going and crossed the line in 1hour 27 minutes - I am so pleased with that time but just running that distance seems a miracle to me. Last Easter I had only just graduated from Couch25k! I felt very emotional at the end, quite overwhelmed
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Brilliant pace and lovely photo! Well done on a great run - it must have been pretty tough running in the heat today. Rest up and enjoy walking on clouds for a few days!☺
Thank you Sandra. In the afternoon we continued sightseeing, walking round Botanic gardens and art gallery - so not much of a rest! Probably quite good because my muscles feel good this morning.
THANK YOU so much Floss (what a lot of exclamation marks - I can hear speaking to me! ) As you say, the smile says it all - I was feeling very pleased with myself. We have just arrived home, what a lovely weekend in Edinburgh - this 'running tourism' seems a great idea
Thanks a lot Poppypug! Post race photos are brilliant for capturing the atmosphere and feeling of achievement. Maybe that one needs framing so I can look at it when motivation is lacking! Yes, I never believed would be able to run 5k and now I can run twice that - non-stop......amazing!
Brilliant, Sue! Your post made me remember the lack of sleep and the faffing about in the morning of my first race I am glad your kilomathon was such a lovely experience. Congratulations on doing it and on the lovely bling!
Thank you very much yes, I was expecting a bit of difficulty getting off to sleep but I was awake most of the night, well at least it felt like it! I can't believe that I managed to run at all - adrenaline is wonderful stuff!
Hi Riceybug, only just found your reply! Sorry! To answer your question - I would love to run in a 10k trail event. I like being off road! Possibly aim for 10 miles but really quite happy to be able to enjoy a jog when I feel like it 😁 How about you, any plans?
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Long post alert - Dobby, 10K race, niggley knee - and I did it in under an hour! 
I did it!
Believe it or not I can run a bit faster 
I did it!
I did it! My first ever 10k race!
