First 10k race

[Kipperrun]

This Sunday sees my first ever real race!! The Altrincham 10k. I entered back in October last year, not knowing how things might pan out in the meantime. Well, despite the odd glitch and worry about heart rates (unfounded now, I think), here I am. I’ve done a good few 10k runs and know I can do it, but it will the first time with real people. My times tend to be just over the hour, which I’m ecstatic about. It will be good to have an official time though. I’ve done a couple of Parkruns, but as we always say, these are runs, not races!

I’m looking forward to Sunday and let’s see how it goes.

As an afterthought: I don’t suppose there is anyone on here doing the Altrincham 10k? If so, it would be good to say hello.

Wish me luck and I’ll see you on the other side, so to speak!

[CBDB Graduate10]

Oh wow!!! Big step!!! Let us know how it goes! I’ll be waving my virtual Pom Poms 🙌🙌🙌🙌🎉

I can imagine it’s a big step. I’m several behind you with not yet a Parkrun under my belt but have done a few 10ks.

But the step into the public run world seems quite daunting to me!

So I am in awe and look forward to reading your race report!

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Thanks for your response and encouragement. I’ll look out for the Pom poms! I’ll certainly let you know how I get on.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Best of luck, I have you have a great time at your event. Happy running 🤗

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks very much for this. I’m sure there will be happy running!

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Ohhh fab. Enjoy your first event 👍👍

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

I’ll try my very best. Really looking forward to it.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10]

OOh! Have a lovely time x

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks for this. I’ll be sure to have a lovely time.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Ooh how exciting! Your first race is special so enjoy every minute 🙂

I love races and had my first one in nearly two years on Sunday and it was fabulous to be back 🤗

If you want a pom pom mention then go here:

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

There might be someone else doing yours.

Good luck and I look forward to your race report 🍀

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks very much for this. Everyone enthuses about their first race and racing in general. I never thought I would enter a race and certainly that wasn’t the reason I started running. But as the day draws near, I’m getting so excited - hopefully not too much! I’ll let everyone know how I get on.

[Ian5K Graduate10]

Excellent!

First time with real people. Remember to run your own pace. No doubt you found this with parkruns, other people tend to make you run faster. Have a great day!

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to Ian5K]

Thanks, Ian. I’ll try not to get too excited and keep to my own pace. It will be great, I’m sure.

[nowster Graduate10]

Not Altrincham, but I'm entered in the Manchester 10K (Heaton Park) that has been postponed many times and is currently scheduled for October 31st.

My first ever parkrun was at Sale Water Park, not that far from Altrincham.

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Enjoy the Manchester race - hopefully, it will go ahead this time. Thanks for making the Altrincham connection.

[H4CS Graduate10]

Fantastic good luck and enjoy!!

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to H4CS]

Thanks very much. I will enjoy!

[rayvinloon Graduate10]

Good luck mate, happy running and I hope it all goes well

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to rayvinloon]

Thanks very much. I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. Slightly nervous.

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Good luck! Hope you have a great day!!!

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks for this. I will enjoy it, I’m sure.

[Katnap Graduate10]

Wow! C25K to 10k races! Enjoy!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Kipperrun Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Thanks for this. What a journey it’s been.