Wilmslow Summer 10k race

[Dendev75]

After feeling rubbish with the lurgy and not running for over 3 weeks, I went back to my running club on Tuesday to see how I felt having a run and managed just over 5k. I didn’t run again for the rest of the week as I had booked a 10k race and didn’t want to overdo it, running on consecutive days after feeling so wiped out.

About 20 or so from the club took part in the beautiful Wilmslow race where all country roads had been closed and the residents of the very posh houses and cottages lined the streets cheering us all on along with the fabulous marshalls. It was a great atmosphere, a nice cool morning start at 9:15am which was perfect, a running buddy said he was going to stay with me throughout as he knew how nervous I was about it, what a lovely thing to do.

After 7k I had just started to get tired and the damn sun came out 🌞 no shade in many parts and then a hill came up around 8.5k - I took it super slow and just kept going until the end. I’m so happy I managed to finish it after feeling so bad recently. I was happy with my chip time of 1:06:46 which was only a minute slower than my pb 10k a few weeks back. ☺️ My next race is a 5 miler next week so that should feel easier. 🤞🏻

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Well done you !! You did so well considering how you have felt That is a great time too! Running friendship too... perfect! x

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks OF - I was really taking it easy and chatting for most of it (until I got to the hill) 🙈 so the time came as a nice surprise as I’m more focused on just completing it 😘 xx

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done Dendev75. I did Wilmslow parkrun once and it looked a lovely place. After 3 weeks of the lurgy, you did really well.

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you 😊 I fancy a trip back to check out the cafes and charity shops 😉

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75]

Ooh I bet the charity shops are full of designer stuff.

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I know and decent Knick knacks 😂😉

[Folkylass Graduate10]

Well done Dendev75 on your super run and a brilliant time. A big pat on the back for you. What a fab medal…see what I did there😂😂. I absolutely adore FAB’s since I was a kid and now at 65 I’m still eating them. I must admit I had to do a double take ….😂.I want one ! Enjoy your 5miler. and look after yourself🥰x

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Folkylass]

Ah thank you ☺️. I love them too and I think it’s my favourite medal (out of my huge collection of 4) 😂😂.

I’m looking forward to the 5 miler as I know it should be easier than the 10k 🤞🏻😉

[Kevin41 Graduate10]

Congratulations, that’s a fantastic achievement even without the challenges you faced. Good luck for the 5 Miles race

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Kevin41]

thanks very much ☺️ I was so happy to have finished it 😊 looking forward to he next one 👍🏻

[Lumaca0112 60minGraduate]

Well done, Dendev75! 👏👏👏 And a well-deserved pint🍺 afterwards 😉

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Lumaca0112]

Thank you - most refreshing pint I’ve had 🍺 ☺️

[CBDB Graduate10]

That's awesome!!! Well done!!!

We’re not too far away (living halfway between Crewe and Stoke), so must put Wilmslow 10k in my list for the future. I have never yet raced in a public in-person event yet, but think I’d like the smaller city 10ks better than the Manchester, London, etc.

how many runners were there, do you know? And if you do, what was the slowest time? (No worries if not, I’d just be intrigued to know)

Brilliant achievement, especially when coming back from the IC!

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Thanks very much ☺️ glad I made it round.

I’ve looked at the results page and it looks like 2531 runners took part and the last person finished at 1:44 which just made the cut off point of 1:45.

I’d definitely do that one again, it was well organised and a mostly flat route through the country roads apart from a slight hill at around the 8k mark. 👍🏻

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75]

thank you! Great stuff! It’s on my list for the future. I’m training up to 10k 3rd time around.

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

brilliant - I hope to see you there one day 👍🏻

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

Hey well done, its nice to have someone to accompany you, definately makes the miles come around much quicker. Im sure I got round my first HM a few months ago because someone ran for the first 10miles with me!!😀

[Dendev75 Graduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Thank you 😘

Totally makes a difference, I did the whole ct5k on my own and a few months after but since joining my running club I can’t do it anymore 🙈.

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

I know the feeling, but Im sure you will again soon.💪