10k

[Clairecandothis]

It's my first time doing an organised run on my own tomorrow! I ran the Oxford 10k last year but with a friend, this time it's just me. I kinda feel like a 'real runner' now because of this lol although I'm now a novice with the marathon training!! All you guys are lovely, I'm sure everyone running tomorrow will be too! 🤞🏃‍♀️

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Oh how exciting! Good luck Claire and enjoy it. Remember not to start off too fast...

But yes, you’re definitely a “real runner” 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🙂

[Clairecandothis Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

😊 Nerves are kicking in now! Adrenaline might be good for my pace lol!

[Hidden in reply to Clairecandothis]

Good luck Claire! Looks like you've got a nice day for it. 🌞🏃‍♀️

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Clairecandothis]

Nerves are good as they give you energy when you need it! It’s a lot of fun, you’ll feel epic when you cross that finish line 💪💪

Good luck 🍀

[Wimborne]

Ooooo Happy Race Running Clare. Have a fabulous run and let us know how you get on. 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️👍👍

[Shakywakey Graduate10]

Good luck Claire. Have a great run 😁

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Have a great time tomorrow Clare- we want photos and a post when you’ve recovered.

[TedG Graduate10]

Good luck tomorrow Claire, I entered it but I’m still laid up with a pesky ankle injury.... been 3 weeks now 😖

[Clairecandothis Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Oh no you and Flick 😔 Best to rest though x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Clairecandothis]

Let me know how you do please Claire 😊

[Clairecandothis Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

I'm well chuffed with my time of 1hour 2 minutes and 47 seconds. 😊 I could have made it 60 minutes if I just hadn't slowed slightly at 9k! Next time..... x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Clairecandothis]

That’s a brilliant time Claire, very well done I’m pleased for you. You’ll break the hour soon I’m sure 😊

I recently did my first sub 30 parkrun.....29’28” but this injury has set me back a bit 😞

Take care, maybe catch you at a parkrun sometime?

[Clairecandothis Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Thank you. Wow I dream of a sub 30 5k lol. I'm still to do a parkrun but I really want to. Let me know when you are able to run again and I will sort childcare for the girls and join you.

It must be annoying not running. Fingers crossed you are back out soon x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Clairecandothis]

I’m climbing up walls at the moment Claire.

Yes, I’ll let you know when I’m up and about. I actually went for a walk around Farmoor Reservoir this afternoon and broke out into a jog a couple of times. Still a bit sore but feels a lot better than it did 🤞

[Clairecandothis Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

I bet you are. I'd hate it.... take it slow but hopefully see you soon x

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Have a great run. I hope the weather is kind and you have fun! Will you get bling?

[Clairecandothis Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thank you. Yes I get a medal 😊

[Clairecandothis Graduate10]

Thank you all. My official time was 1hour 2 minutes 47 seconds so fairly close to my lose aim of 60 minutes. I chose to run with the 60 minute pacer group and push myself even though the fastest 10k I've ran prior to this was 1hour 7mins. But sometimes it's worth pushing yourself! I now trust interval training too and feel a 1000 times way more confident about my training for my Marathon. 😊🏃‍♀️ xx