London vitality 10k, first ever race

[ReyC]

I’ve posted a couple of time about the run up to this event which was the motivation I needed to keep going after c25k.

I posted on Monday that I’d woken up with a painful knee, which felt more than a niggle.. as always I had amazing advice from this forum and rested, iced, elevated and compressed.. it felt a better on Friday and I tried a 15 min run which went well.

I’ve trained long and hard for this and I knew in my heart that I’d likely try the run unless I felt debilitated. (Side note here- I’m not advocating/ suggesting anything to anyone, I’m 43 and know my body, limitations and mindset - I’m not a person who pushes against pain and was fully accepting that IF I felt off I’d walk.)

So this morning I set off. It’s my first ever race (excluding parkruns) and I know the Vitality 10k is a busy one but I don’t think I appreciated how busy it would be! I’d realistically placed myself in one of the last waves so was happy to wait for the major scrummage to pass.

The race itself was great, closed roads through London and past the main sights. I was able to stick to my usual pace and plug along. I did love the samba/brass band and the cheering along the way (and bemused and accommodating tourists!).

I had a big energy drop at about 8k and was cursing dropping my only jelly baby on the floor at the start! 🤦🏽‍♀️ but the crowds were amazing and i my body felt ok, if tired and I managed to cross the line in a yet-to-be -determined official time but maybe somthing like 1hr 5? Which would be a PB (out of 2 10ks 😉)

Anyway. Really pleased to have done it and would never have even attempted it without this forum, c25k, bridge to 10k and the hu10k in May!

Thanks everybody ❤️❤️❤️

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first BIG race - I’ve done this event in the past and it is a busy one! Enjoy that lovely buzzy feeling we get after race day and your special bling!🙂👏🏅

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations to you ReyC on completing the London Vitality 10,000 in a very good time of 1 hour and 5 minutes, you deserve that medal and T Shirt 👚, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement 🏃🏾 👍

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Btw you might also want to post this on the Fun Beyond 10K and Race Support forum, here…🙂

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[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Congratulations, there's nothing quite like being part of your first race is there? 👏👏👏

[Week7 Graduate10]

Congratulations! Sounds like a really memorable event and a really exciting first race! Sounds like you ran a good time too !

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations ReyC , I did this race last year and loved it , also getting a PB time. It’s got a great atmosphere and I thought it was brilliantly organised. Wear your medal and T-shirt with pride.

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate10]

Congratulations and that’s a great time!

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Congratulations on a great run and a PB to boot! As you say, Vitality 10k is a big one for your first event but it clearly didn't hold you back. 👏👏👏

[Folkylass Graduate10]

Congratulations ReyC ! Brilliant post and great time. So now celebrate your great achievement! 👏👏🎉🥳. So pleased you had a great experience. I did mine virtually on the 19th and it was great.😂😂