10k #4 and a PB 😃🏃‍♀️☀️

[Sandie1961]

I set myself the goal of running a 10k each month until my first proper 10k race in just over 2 weeks 😬 Today was my 2nd run this week and I was planning to do 9k as I did 8k for my long run last week. The sun is beating down (wish the weather would make its mind up which season we’re in 🥵) so short sleeves and cropped leggings replaced last week’s winter woollies. I got to 4.5k on my usual out and back route and was feeling quite comfortable so decided to keep going. I must admit the last couple of kms were really hard, but I had negative splits from km 4 onwards and finished in 1:07:30, which is 34 seconds faster than my February 10k. Now I have to set myself a new target for the Lincoln 10k 😫. Thank you cheekychipmunks for putting the idea in my head! Just parkrun to go to complete this week. Happy running runny friends 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Yikes, my number has arrived😲

[uncle_wiggy]

Hey Sandie, sounds like you're training great for the Lincoln 10k, feeling strong @ mid point and cracking out a PB, go you! Well done! 👏 👏 👏

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to uncle_wiggy]

Thanks Wiggy. Very happy bunny - but boy was it warm!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Brilliant! Well done you!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done Sandra, that’s a good time for your 10k. You’ll sail through your race in 2 weeks.

I’m still working back up to 10k.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I suspect I may not do another one for a while after the race Dexy! You’ll easily get back to 10k x

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I hope so, but I think I need to replace my shoes ASAP. My feet are aching a bit this week.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Good for you Sandie, you’re on a roll and you’ll smash your PB again at the race no doubt! Oh wow, receiving your number makes it seem so real, and I got a fit of the butterflies for you! 🦋🦋🦋 Can’t wait to hear all about Lincoln! 😀

Mine’s not for 6.5 weeks and I’m already getting overly excited at the prospect! 👍🏃‍♀️👍😀

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Starting to feel a bit nervous now! Then I tell myself not to be silly - I’ve done it 4 times now and it’s only like doing 2 parkruns, just with several thousand more runners 😬😲😳

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done on your PB and particularly achieving negative splits for the second half - great pacing!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan. I really struggle with negative splits, even though I know they should help my time. Just need to stop setting off too fast now 😂

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Me too! 10 months running and I still don't have the knack 😀

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

11 months for me!

[Bridget007]

Well done! And speedy too 🏃🏼‍♀️ and your number too 👍🏻

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Thanks Bridget. The thought of running with over 6000 people though ...

[lollytwist Graduate10]

Well done Sandie, and good luck in Lincoln. I hope you reach your target time, but just competing and completing will be a great achievement x