My first 10k event - The Liverpool Spring 10k

[Dendev75]

I was so nervous about this event, I have ran 10k once last October and once more in November before I got weeks of the lurgy and calf strain.

I took part in a 5 mile event a couple of weeks ago (no bling) and I loved it, the atmosphere, the build up, the support - I think I could get addicted to race events.

I met our club (Liverpool running bugs) very early in the beautiful Sefton Park, I could see the huge start line and lots of portaloos (phew).

That feeling at the start line when everyone is waiting is just amazing.

There were drumming bands playing around the course and so many people cheering on such a beautiful sunny day it was great to feel part of it.

I ran with a running buddy and then another club member caught up and stayed with us the rest of the way. I was chatting and didn’t feel too out of puff, if I struggled to talk I just slowed down again and it worked well. It was lovely to have a water station at the halfway point, it was a really warm day so we needed it. A big guy fell as we were turning a corner so we all helped him to his feet and he was fine to carry on.

I had enough energy for a sprint finish (love that feeling) 😊 then on to collect a very blingy gold glittery medal (whoop) my first event medal - so proud.

What next? I have a 5 mile trail run next Saturday (first trail event) so I’m looking forward to that. I’m planning on entering a 10 mile event in October in Bury (free black pudding at the end) 😂 so I want to train up for that and then the Liverpool half marathon next March - with hopefully lots of events in between.

Fingers crossed no lurgy or injuries for a good while. 🙏🏻🤞🏻 pic - I’m on the right with my running buddy.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Yeayayayayy !

What a super run and quite eventful! Having enough left for that final sprint... is fantastic...

You did brilliantly!!

HUGE well done to you! Happy runner... perfect!

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks OF it was a great morning - you ride on that high all day don’t you? Or maybe a bit longer 🙈😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75]

You certainly do. A massive high.. and one to remember! X

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Congratulations on a fabulous race Dendev. 😀 The bling is what it’s all about and the fact you had the energy for a sprint finish is fantastic! You earned it. 🏅 You certainly sound like you have the bug (not that kind 🦠, the good sort!)

A nice few goals to aim for now too. I’m so excited for you. 😍

A great smily photo of you and your buddy! 👏👏👏

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you 🥰 I do hope those other bugs stay away for a long time.

I’m busy looking at lots of events but it’s easy to get carried away - I need to leave some for next year 😂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75]

I always like to have about 4 booked so there’s always something to look forward to! 😅

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yes great idea - let the calendar fill up 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations to you Dendev75 and your friend on completing The Liverpool Spring 10K, both of you look so happy in that photograph, well done 😀 🏃🏾 👍✅✅

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you - I feel like I’m still buzzing from it all ☺️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75]

Indeed, I have my first 10K running event coming up in September, although by then I will probably have ran about 50/10Ks I will be feeling a bit nervous as it will be as I say my first running race event with a "chip" and BIB No.

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

You will love it and as an experienced 10k runner you will enjoy it all knowing you can do it.

Our chip time didn’t work yesterday (equipment malfunction) so good job for Strava 👍🏻

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations to you (and your friend!) 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏅🏅🎉🎉

Super run and I bet that sprint finish feeling still has you grinning. Enjoy your well earned bling!

[Dendev75 Graduate10]

Thanks so much MissUnderstanding - oh I do love a sprint finish - it’s a great feeling knowing I have reserves left 😉

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Very well done on that 10k .And great to hear if you struggled to talk you just slowed down ! Perfect!

Wow, never heard of a 10 mile event with a finishers Black pudding 😁

Sign me up ! 🤣

Oh, on 2nd thoughts no, perhaps not on my menu these days unfortunately 😐

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you ☺️

I know - that’s like dangling a carrot 🥕 😂 but black pud.

Oh no 🙈 but healthy eating has got to be a good thing 😉

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Great run report and lovely photo! 🙂Congratulations on your run - and find somwhere special to hang your shiny medal!🏅👏🙂

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you ☺️ ooh yes I’ll build a collection fits then get a proper medal display 😂 👍🏻

[damienair Administrator]

Fantastic. Huge congratulations to you on your first 10K event. Great running and well deserved shiny medal at the end. Lovely too that you could share the experience with your friend. Good luck for your Trail run next weekend.

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thanks damienair it was such a lovely day and one for the memory banks for sure.

Hoping my friend can make the trail run with me next Saturday 🤞🏻

[Liono]

So lovely to read how far you've come Dendev75, that's a huge achievement, Congratulations! 🤗

[Dendev75 Graduate10]

Thanks Liono 2 months setback but feeling like I’m getting back to it now.

How are you getting on with your physio exercises and did you try arch insoles?

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Sounds great fun and you did great 😃

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you 😁 I’m nervous for my trail run next 😬

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dendev75]

You will enjoy it 😄

[Irish-John Graduate10]

Good run and great Runner 🙂 Well done! 🙂👍🏻

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you so much 😊