A run report from today’s exertions at the Exbury Gardens 10k; my first chip timed race. An early start with Dexy5 and UpTheStanley who had kindly collected our race numbers on Friday. I had a feeling I wasn’t going to be able to run the whole thing as I’ve been struggling with my knee for a while but to be honest it was sooo hot I was quite happy walking - and anyone who knows me will know I walk faster than I run anyway! We met up with Mudita11 before the race (crikey, race sounds very grown up!) and they were all off like gazelles at the start. The race started and ended in the gardens but went off down the country lanes to Lepe which is on the coast and with beautiful views across to the Isle of Wight. The turning cone was at Lepe and I was so tempted by the flat calm sea but no, there was work to be done! Water was available at 6k which was very welcome, even though I’d taken some with me. So it was a mixture of walking and running that got me to the finish line and it was lovely to be clapped and cheered as I crossed it! The marshals were very friendly and it was a great event despite the heat. But the excitement didn’t end there, oh no! After saying our farewells to Mudita11, we went and sat in the gardens to eat a Dexy prepared picnic, followed by a ride on the miniature Steam Railway and an ice cream to finish before heading home. My knee is sore and I can’t bend it very well but on balance an excellent day! Happy running folks!
A first proper race: A run report from today’s... - Bridge to 10K
A first proper race
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That really does sound like a proper grown up thing to do, what an experience and what a lovely tee shirt and medal, wear them with pride 😃
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Sorry about your knee Oldgirlruns but a big congratulations on completing your first chip timed race, how nice it was for Dexy5 on preparing a post race picnic, I hope your knee heals quickly..
Thanks Al, the knee is much better today fortunately so all is well!
So glad your knee is much better Oldgirlruns, it must have been a wonderful experience running for the first with a bib number with a chip timeing device on you, it will be my first chip timeing event race in early September when I also run 10K, the distance isn't new to me as i have already ran 38/ 10K's, if I continue to run a 10K every two weeks as I have been since the beginning of May that 10K will be my 44th.
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Woohoooooooo OGR! You did it. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 How did feel wearing that beautiful piece of bling around your neck? 😍 🏅
Congratulations you superstar you! ⭐️
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I hope you had plenty of ice for that knee when you got home (and may be a little left over for a G&T). Sounds like a beautiful day, wear your bling with pride. Well done. Xx
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Great race for you in not the easiest of conditions! Really enjoyed reading your report. It sounds like you absolutely nailed those post race celebrations!! Picnic, ice cream and train ride is an amazing way to celebrate what you’ve achieved! ❤️❤️❤️
Fingers crossed your knee settles down.🤞
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woohoo!! Super well done OGR - and ending with a picnic in the gardens - perfect!👍🏻😄🤗
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What a day to choose for your first race OGR - well done! Hope the knee's a bit better today.
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Well done! That sounds a perfect first race 😊
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Well done OldGirl. We didn’t really envisage such a hot day when we talked about entering; this is the UK after all. It was great to see you en route and note that there were several people behind you. You did brilliantly with a dodgy leg and I am proud of you.
I am sure that your next 10k race will be in easier conditions.
Thanks Dexy; yes it was a little on the warm side wasn’t it! But we had a great day and despite the heat and the gammy knee I really enjoyed it! And having you and UTS there to see me over the finishing line made it the more special, thank you! And I hope there will be more 10k races in the future (did I just say that in public?!).
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A great walk/run... well done you,.. and what a super day... and with such super friends too! Just great! x