Not a real 10ker!!

[Oldgal68]

Morning everyone. Well, it’s been a while since I last posted, but I thought I would share the fact that I ran/walked in my first 10k event yesterday and got a finishers medal! Lovely bling and what joy!! I had no problems with strength or stamina, but can’t run continuously for the 10k. Have had to adjust as I have restricted lung capacity and wheeze like a stranded walrus as I run. But I have come to terms with the fact that I’ll never be a real runner, and now plan to compete in one long distance event each month, with an 8 mile run event planned for October down near the Mourne Mountains, a fantastic location at Murlough nature reserve on boardwalk trails through the dune heath and on the beach! Can’t wait!! I’m getting to know the local tail runners, and it’s always a bonus when I finish in front of them lol!!

[Sqkr]

Pshhhh not a real runner?! We'll have none of that talk. I'd say a real runner is someone that runs regularly. Ergo you are a real runner! I'd like to see a non-real runner finish a 10k. Congratulations on your event, getting a nice bit of jewellery at the end never stops feeling brilliant 😀 It sounds like you've some beautiful places to run in too!

[Oldgal68 in reply to Sqkr]

Thanks, Sqkr ! I must say that getting the bling is addictive. Couldn’t resist wearing it for the rest of the evening!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done on your first 10k! And please don't say you are not a 'real' runner, of course you are! Good luck with your 8 miler too!🙂

[Oldgal68 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks so much, Sandraj39 . Looking forward to the 8miler. I’d never have believed that I would want to run that far, never mind actually try to do it!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgal68]

..yep, funny how the love sneaks up on us!🏃🏽‍♀️

[tony_a Graduate10]

Congrats on your first 10K event. Definitely a real runner 🏃‍♀️

[Oldgal68 in reply to tony_a]

Thanks, tony_a !

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Erm... not a real runner????... 🥇I’m seriously not buying that! You’re planning an 8 mile 🏃‍♀️in October... enough evidence for me 🤣🤣 You deserve the bling as much as anyone else🤗

[Oldgal68 in reply to Equi-geek]

This running changes people for the better, doesn’t it Equi-geek ? I’ve made new friends at the Parkrun, and learned some positive things about myself too!

[Hidden]

Don’t you dare say that. Tut tut. Of COURSE you’re a real runner, and an inspiration as you are running with reduced lung capacity. And well DONE for the 10k. You Jeffed it, in company with many other runners worldwide xx

[Oldgal68 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks to you, Flick, for the encouragement and for the great example. I have been lurking on the forum this past while, and am always interested in your exploits, saying to myself that if Flick can do it, I will have to try To make that goal. So am pushing myself that bit harder, and it is paying off!

[Hidden in reply to Oldgal68]

Oh, no, don't use me as an inspiration or you will have a drawerful of dubious lycra and a stricken bank balance

you are amazing - keep it up x

[Oldgal68 in reply to Hidden]

Too late, Flick!! Am now a devotee of wearing dubious Lycra. Youstarted me with Tikaboo and my family keep asking me “what are you wearing now!?” I fly in the face of convention - I’m now a runner - you guys said so, so I will flaunt my inner peacock - peahen doesn’t quite meet the need, lol!!

[Hidden in reply to Oldgal68]

Slippery slope!!!

Talking of inner peacock, I DID tell you about the tikiboo leopard peacock leggings didn't I? Though I have more Sturdy by Design than Tikiboo now x

[Oldgal68 in reply to Hidden]

Was tempted to post a photo of me in my peacock-print leggings but I don’t think the online world is ready for that yet!! Must have a look at Sturdy by Design, Flick!!

[Hidden in reply to Oldgal68]

oh, go on, if i can you can and im way older than you!

Sturdy by design are gorgeous and super comfortable. And most of their leggings come with a choice of length

[Irish-John Graduate10]

The definition of a Long Distance Runner is someone who can run five miles.

You ARE a Runner - and a long distance one at that.

So spake IJ and Alan Siilitoe - no arguments please!

☺

[Oldgal68 in reply to Irish-John]

Thanks, I will remember that! I won’t argue cos I’m secretly quite chuffed that you guys think I’m a real runner!!