So since the Dalton Park 10k a month ago where I ran a PB I have managed just 2 runs as my asthma has flared up annoyingly and I seem unable to get on top of it. 3 nights ago it was so bad I considered calling an ambulance.
So it was with some trepidation I set off for Blyth today.
It was my first organised run this time a year ago, and it was there that cemented the running bug so I wanted to give it a go come what may.
I am in the middle of yet another course of prednisone and I hoped a large dose of pre race steroids and antihistamines would get me round. All in all I would probably have failed a drugs test at an Olympics 😂😂.
I arrived at Blyth Quayside to be greeted by thick fog but as we assembled the turnout looked a good one, bigger than last year.
We set off at 10 sharp, the first couple of kilometres are along quite a busy road but then you hit the coast at Blyth south beach before a 2.5km section on a paved path through the dunes to the half way point.
I set off fairly quick but managed to settle into a decent rhythm even though it was hard work.
At half way it's an about turn but you head home this time along the pavement rather than the dunes. It was a fairly lonely run back as I had no one within 50 yards of me either in front or behind. However I managed to keep going and all my splits were below 6.40 as I finished in 1 hour 6 mins, all in all very pleased with that.
A superbly organised event with loads of marshals showing you the way and offering encouragement as did many members of the public.
Really pleased I went and now I need to get on top of the asthma before the North Tyneside 10k in 2 weeks and the Sunderland Half marathon 3 weeks after that.
No bling going at this one but we got a nice technical T shirt.
Well done to everyone who has got out for a run this weekend, wheather at an organised event or not.
Run happy, run safe.
Training for the 10k race
My first race - Yateley 10k
First 10k race in the bag!
Got there in the end! 10k 🥵
