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First race ✅ New PB ✅

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Hey everyone!!

Well today I completed my first race of 5K in sunny Inverness... what an amazing day it was! At the start there was a wee drop of drizzle but once we got going I didn’t even notice when it stopped as I was too busy watching all the people lining the streets spurring us on.

First 3K felt comfortable but after that some of the paths narrowed so it was harder to navigate around people in front of me. The wind picked up a little bit was keeping me cool so happy enough. There were a couple of foot bridges to cross which bounced. What an odd sensation trying to run over those 😆

I did walk a couple of times from then which in hindsight was more cos a lot of others were by this point so it almost gave me an excuse to walk too. My bad! My breathing and legs were ok so should have pushed on. Lesson for next time though!

Came into the leisure centre track for the finish and was cheered on by the crowds. At this point I was a little sad not to have my kids there to see mummy but nevertheless I pushed on and dare I say sprinted (well, kinda) to the finish line!

New PB 37.59....... I’ll take that! Thanks for all ur lovely words of encouragement not only from yesterday’s post but since starting my c25k journey, it’s meant so much! There’s a 10K in October here which I think I’ll aim for 🏃🏻‍♀️👍🏼😊

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pete1212Graduate10

Well done on your race CJMumma and run a PB 🏃‍♀️👍👏👏👏👏👏

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Congratulations on completing your first 5k event run in Inverness, glad that you enjoyed it, good luck with the 10K in October if you decide to enter it. 😊 🏃🏾

Congratulations and well done to you 😊

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damienairAdministrator

Congratulations and very well done on your 5K race. Fantastic effort.

Damien

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Rigpig

Congratulations and a bonus for beautiful Inversnecky for your first 5k race!

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CJMumma in reply to Rigpig

Yeah back on home turf for my first race! Felt great 😊

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

Many congratulations on your new PB and first race. Enjoy the journey to that 10k in the autumn.

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LeosmitGraduate1060minGraduate

Oh wow! Fantastic! What an achievement! Great time. Well done.

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CJMumma in reply to Leosmit

Thanks! I’m quite pleased with myself ☺️

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LeosmitGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to CJMumma

Quite pleased??? I’m sure you’re delighted with yourself and well you should be! I remember the early days of your C25K - look at you now!! Fab.

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