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PianismGraduate10
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Well I've done it - first 10k race (well, first ever race!). What a fantastic atmosphere and extremely well organised. Well done Run North West!

Set out with the 70 minute pacer, which was my target time but felt VERY slow. Pushed out ahead of 70 minute pacer around 4k as I felt very strong. Half way point, all felt very strong. 6k, had a gel to keep my energy up. Then, at 8k, something went very strange with my foot... thought I'd ruptured something (perhaps I have...). So had to slow right down. At 9k, the 70 minute group caught me up so it was time to knuckle down and push for the end. Short burst of energy through the finish to come in a few seconds under 70 minutes (over 3 minutes better than my PB).

Loved every minute of it! Off home now to enter the Tatton Park one.....

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HeavyFootGraduate10

Great stuff Pn!! You’re leaving me standing.

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RunaroundSueGraduate10

Excellent work. Well done. Like the shirt

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Congratulations to you Pianism on completing your Run North West 10K this morning, well done, you look so happy in that photograph. 😊 🏃

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limberlouGraduate10

Well done in the run. How’s the foot now? Hope it’s ok

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Jogunlikely

Fantastic x well done you x 👐👐👐🏆

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backintimeGraduate10

Well done ! That sounds like a great race. Hope your foot is ok

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

That lovely red tshirt looks a bit big for you, are you sure you don't want a smaller size?

Look after that foot...

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PianismGraduate10 in reply toBaddieThePirate

Thank you. Actually, it's a bit small but I ordered it that way especially as I want to look forward to fitting into it and then wear it for a while! :)

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Couchpotato2

Congratulations! 🍾🎉🥳 what an achievement

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Well done on that first 10K race - itis such a great distance to do. 👍🙂🏅Especially good that you are now planning the next one too. Rest up well and hope your foot is ok now? 🙂

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Buddy34Graduate10

Congratulations on completing your Race you should be so proud 😊

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Deals1Graduate10

Congratulations. Excellent stuff. Look afer the foot 👍👌🎊

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KatnapGraduate10

😁💪 You're not fat behind me! I still haven't gone sub 60 minutes for 10k

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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Chris141Graduate10

Well done Great time too. Hope your foot’s OK!

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GranspeedGraduate10

Excellent news! Another triumph. 👏🏼👏🏼🎉🎉 Very well managed, and hope the foot is all fine after s rest.

PS You are looking more & more sleek, Mr Runner! Another cheer for C25k’s team. 👍

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PianismGraduate10 in reply toGranspeed

Sorry for the late response - have fallen behind! Thank you for the lovely compliment. We're getting there...

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Wimborne

Yay👏👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳. Well done P. Hope you are ok though ?

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate

That’s brilliant, well done!! Hope the foot’s ok though

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JonathanPGraduate10

Congratulations Pianism on completing your first race!🏅🎉👍Very wise to slow down - hope your foot is ok?😀

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lexi6Graduate10

That’s brilliant Pianism, good time too. I know its been said before, but look after that foot. 🏅👏🏻

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PianismGraduate10

Had physio yesterday and found the benefits of proper advice... turns out my physio is a marathon runner. First thing she told me was to take the orthotics out of my shoes as they aren't designed for use with support shoes. Next she had a look at my foot and it turns out it isn't a torn plantar fascia at all - it's one of the other ligaments. So should be back up and running in 6 weeks. If you can afford it, get some physio from someone who knows runners and running! :)

EDIT - 6 weeks, not 3 months!

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Couchpotato2 in reply toPianism

Oh interesting! I’m off to the chiropractor today, bitting the bullet and hoping to fix the niggles. What good advice pianism

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