Or... davelinks ...this one was for you!
Three years on.... having run solo for all my runs, except three... one with my lovely son in law... one with my daughter and one with our own Anniemurph ...
...Finally, today...I completed my very First ever Park Run.
The last Park Run of 2018, in Stafford .
...First Park Run
A slate grey sky, a misty morning.
Awake at six, as day was dawning
Up for a cuppa, gear all ready
Totally focused, for slow and steady.
Son in law arriving, right on time
Getting to town to make the start line.
Butterfly tummy, a bit of a dither
So many people all crowded together!
Instructions given and the welcome part
Then everyone bustling towards the start
Bottle neck junction , a bit of a crush
What am I doing here..someone gives me a push.
Then we are moving, and spaces appear
My legs seem to know what I'm doing here
I'm running, not thinking , just taking my time
My best boy beside me, he'll keep me in line.
All shapes and sizes, and all with a smile
Before I know it we've done the first mile
It all feels quite strange, just think of the run.
My boy quietly supporting, we're so nearly done.
I manage the last lap, with a short burst of speed
The finish line's there and that's all that I need
My heart is still racing, the bar code is scanned
The boy says, "Well done" and squeezes my hand.
It was slow and steady, what else would you bet?
My Garmin... well, eventually, it did get set!
Second female in my age group.. there was only us two!
Not a bad time for something so new.
I have to be honest, I was not sure how I'd fare
But the feeling of oneness, is certainly there.
I love my lone running, but this much is true
A few other Park runs I'll certainly do
.
So, Davelinks it took me three years to get here.
You have my permission to give a loud cheer.
I did it,enjoyed it. And this fact I will share,
It's true, slow and steady, really does get you there!
It took long enough!! xx