Having followed the weather reports closely all week I had to decide - one more training run or sack that and rest another day before taking advantage of the only dry day of the week to go for my first ever 10k. Realised I had to go for it if I didn’t want to be sloshing about and ankle deep in mud for the entire run. So off I set just after sunrise. Warm (14c) and dry so no need for extra layer or cap. Pinned my race number on. First 1.5k a bit muddy but the farmer had at least moved the sheep off the path and back into the field - I bid them good morning ladies as I pass and they nod in encouragement. Hit the tarmac for the next 1k leading through woods to the lake. I’m not feeling settled yet but things are going ok and I’m warming up nicely. A couple of fishermen setting up and some swans and squirrels to distract me. I’m listening to French and Saunders new pod cast ‘Titting About’ - it’s hilarious and like being out for a girls night only minus the booze and relaxation! I hit the lake and know that I have to go three times around today (this is the only real psychological barrier on my route as I don’t like doing laps - boring). Still the girls are keeping me amused and sometimes laugh out loud funny. 3k and 4K done. It’s not about pace today I just want to finish this but Garmin tells me I’m actually doing ok (for me). This helps as I being to realise that the logo on the arch of my running socks is starting to rub 😬. Well can’t do anything about it now so try my best to ignore what damage is being done to my feet. Feeling like it’s a bit unfair for the socks to do this to me half way through my first 10k, keep plodding on and then something amazing happens. Two actual real runners who are running a similar route but in opposite direction, come towards me for second time - they shout well done on your race and actually clap me 😊 - I really want to hug them both like a long lost friend (they have really given me a lift) but instead say thank you very much and beam my way to 6k and 7k. Now homeward bound, back through woods. 8k legs are starting to feel a bit wobbly. Tell myself just get to 9K and you know you’ve got it (because I know I will crawl the last 1k if I have to). 9K feeling wobbly decide that I can’t risk a ‘spurt’ for a whole Ik finish so agree to compromise with myself to plod at steady pace till last 500m and then go for it. 9.5k this is it - I am Paula Radcliffe (but I am NOT going to 💩😂), I am a runner and I will make it to the very muddy slippery end of the field path. YESS! The sheep look bored now but I definitely heard them say well done. 😊🏃♀️🐑🐿
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Long interesting post from you, congratulations on completing your first 10K, well done 😀 🏃🏾 🎓 I agree with the 🐑 sheep. 😊 🏃🏾
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Well done for surviving the mud, the rubbing sock and the wobbly legs to achieve your first 10k. It's a great feeling isn't it I did my first yesterday.
And how lovely to be clapped part way round by some fellow runners 😊
Thanks JayJay - it does feel good (especially as I had missed a week of the magic plan and was left a little anxious about going for it earlier than planned)
Well done on your 1st 10k run and completing the Vitality 10,000!!! 🏃♀️👏👏👏🏆🎉 And your cat looks a bit like my Misty who is a blue tortie and likes to be in a photo too 😊
Congratulations on your first 10k and virtual Vitality London 10k. Loved your run report made so special with the encouragement and applause from other runners. Have a great weekend 👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳🥳
Oh I missed this post! Fantastic, really well done. The tiredness always kicks in around 8k but you got through the tough patch. I'm so pleased! Made me smile!
Thanks Roxdog - time for some consolidation runs for a while I think, without any pressure. Tiredness did kick in at 8k but I never felt at any point completely overstretched or in danger of injury (which was my main concern) 🙂
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