First ever official run

[Sunnytom]

Ran the Manchester 10k on Sunday and absolutely loved it. Was so nervous beforehand and my only aim was to not stop.. didn’t break any speed records but ran the whole way and so pleased with myself. Couldn’t have done it without the support of this group and everyone whose posts give me the motivation to keep on getting out there. Xx

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations to you Sunnytom for completing The Manchester 10K, well done, I am so happy that you "absolutely loved it" I watched it on TV.

[Sunnytom Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Already entered for next year. The atmosphere was amazing. Thank you c

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Well done! 👏👏👏👍🥇🏆🍾🏃‍♀️You were probably excited and nervous at the same time! Hell, was excited this morning and I was running 10K on my own! I’m guessing that once you run in an organised event, you get the bug and want to do more. It must be a great feeling. Oh, and well done for running the whole way.

[Sunnytom Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

It was a little strange at first as only ever ran by myself but loved the atmosphere. Thank you x

[nowster Graduate10]

Well done! 👍

I've half a mind to enter the Great Manchester Run HM next year.

[Sunnytom Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Definitely do it…. It’s a brilliant atmosphere and great route around the city x

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

HUGE well done YOU! That is absolutely fantastic! Was this your first race?

[Sunnytom Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you. Yes my first ever race and only second 10k run. X

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Sunnytom]

Brilliant!!!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Wow I’m in awe of anyone who runs in races, congratulations 🎉

[Sunnytom Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you so much xx

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done Sunnytom! 🎉 Races are such fun aren’t they? Entering for next year already definitely sounds like you’re hooked! 😅

[Sunnytom Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Loved the atmosphere and need to enter now before the euphoria fades. 🤣🤣

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Sunnytom]

There’s usually the added advantage of an early bird discount too. 😉

Well done, that first race is so special.

[Jackapoodle Graduate10]

That's fabulous, well done 🥳🏃‍♀️ 🍾 and sounds like you had great fun too which is brilliant! 😊I hope you don't mind me asking, but is the course fairly flat? I've entered for next year and the blurb says it is, but I've seen some comments which indicates it isn't lol!!

[Sunnytom Graduate10 in reply to Jackapoodle]

Well my daughter who has done lots of runs told me it was…. There are no hills as such but a bit of a gradient coming back into the city centre and then the last 200m to the finish in a little hill. Don’t know who thought that was a good idea 🤣. Seeing as I haven’t much to go off I would say a little hilly but more experience runners would probably say flat. The atmosphere is amazing though and definitely pulls you along. X

[Jackapoodle Graduate10 in reply to Sunnytom]

Thank you so much for this, it's really helpful. I live in a really flat area so I'm starting to put a bit of hill work in, been avoiding it before, to be honest 😁 That's a bit mean, sticking an uphill in at the end 😳 😄 at the thought of bling tho, I'll crawl up if I have to 😂😂😂 x

[ElleBingers]

Congratulations you’re awesome. I am still working towards running the whole 10k. Got my first official 10k run at Clumber Park on 3 July. I am feeling a mixture of excitement and 😬. Thank you for sharing your post as you have provided me with encouragement and inspiration.

[Sunnytom Graduate10 in reply to ElleBingers]

Thank you. Dig deep you can defo do it. My only aim was not to stop. Didn’t care about time. Xx look forward to hearing how you get on xx

[Freecloud Graduate10]

Congratulations, well done for taking part, they are very nerve racking but the experience makes it worth it I think.

[Sunnytom Graduate10 in reply to Freecloud]

Most definitely thank you x