The main reason I put 'eventful' is because some of you may have seen my traumas with the lost race pack!!!
We arrived incredibly early and luckily just gave me a new racepack at which point I nearly cried I was so happy. I don't know why but I've been so excited about this race.... Husband was being nice and helpful ( guilt due to racepack incident!!!). Met a lovely man in the cafe who does ultras and has only been running for 18 months!! He was explaining that its a different outlook on an ultra...you can take walk breaks, chat, take it all in as its more of a journey. I knew it...he put his finger on exactly the reason why I want to do ultras.....
It was wet and rainy, and helpful husband managed to get a bin bag for me from the cafe to adorn myself with. They actually keep you nice and warm, so worth remembering to bring one for future races....
I was near the front for my wave and the build up was incredible, lots of yelling and excitement....we all counted down from 10 to 1 before the big start. I had a viking type man next to me covered in tatoos, so I just smiled up at him knowing full well he'd belt off as soon as we went!! ( he did!!).
I started off with speed as planned and that was great at pacing me. I did my first k in 5 mins 33 secs so that felt good. After that I slowed a bit, but never under 6 minutes per k. I sped up at 6k and got my water, I chucked half of it over me which felt delicious!! The last 3 k's there were loads of crowds and I just zoned out on them. I was saying my mantra ( in my head!!) and imagining my hunter chasing after me with his big gun...so I panthered along at a good steady pace until 9k...'come on Ju, nearly there'. I just pushed and ran, and focussed, then sprinted the last 300 metres.... I felt a bit 'headrushy' at the end, and got an energy drink quickly!!
So....I did it in 56 minutes and 52 seconds ( my official time)...I am sooooo happy, and thats a new PB for me too.
I am a very happy panther....the pic is me at the end looking a bit gormless but v proud!!
Happy panthering everyone...
Juicyju
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Fantastic stuff, and what a thrill. I was out 10k-ing myself last night so only read your race pack posts this morning, can just imagine the horror and panic. But all's well that ends well!
Woooooo! Brilliant stuff, JuJu! A really great time and you had a tremendous day from the sounds - and look- (love the photo!) of it! it's things like this, great achievements, which are inspirational and help spur me on and get me signing-up for races too. Very well done indeed!
*blush* You'll have me going bright red soon! Thank you though! If it wasn't for the likes of your fine self and the other inspirational peoples on here, I'm not sure I'd have signed-up for races in the first place! As ever, you panthered marvellously today and once more, well done!
Well done JuicyJu great time. Was thinking of you as I was running Glasgow and used your mantra PTB PTB on the uphill section at about 8km. We had the most amazing weather - the heavy rain on the drive to Glasgow (we are about 75 miles away) just lifted and the sun was shining down for the entire race - thank goodness in the park that there was a bit of shade. Was raining again as we headed DoonHame afterwards so really really lucky.
Congratulations on a great run and a great PB. Your description of the race made me feel like I was watching and cheering you on. Fab photo too. Well done x
Great well done a lovely achievement. It is only here that people totally 'get' are enthusiasm and the milestones we set ourselves. You looked great by the way .
Congrats on a great run - make sure the hubby treats you after his "tidying" incident. My cousin's boyfriend and an old school friend also ran the Bristol 10k today and a big well done to them too!
Congratulations!! What a fantastic time!! I heard about a zombie app the other day that is supposed to help with speed - for the obvious! Perhaps you could devise a panther one!! Really happy all went well, love your pic!
Brilliant ...well done Ju Ju, fab time ,fab pic...I see no gormless person - just a happy,satisfied runner
So glad everything worked out well after last night's drama xx
Well done, a great race and a new PB. No wonder you feel so pleased - you deserve to. Have a good rest now and a celebration if you feel up to (or a quiet night in). Keep panthering and inspiring the rest of us. With very best wishes.
Great time, fantastic post. Well done. Photo looks really good. It's good to see the happy face of pride. We are having such a good week of achievements on here this week.
Well done JuicyJu. Great time especially with all the pre-race trauma too. In sure you could get one of those shower capes that might be less sweaty than a bin bag ... and a bit more attractive! Keep up the good work.
Congratulations...Sounds like you had a great day! Your tale of the race sounds so similar to my first 10k race last week (minus the race pack bit)... Even down to the water and wearing it rather than drinking it... And I finished in a sprint (it was downhill) and got a new PB in 56 mins 57 secs...
Don't know about you, but I felt soo good afterwards... A real buzzzzz.. Will keep an eye on your times... I am in another 10k this Sunday in Reading, so will see...
Well done I was away at the weekend so intermittent logging on, was holding my breath for you as you had lost your number well done on a fantastic time you should be very proud
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it's things like this, great achievements, which are inspirational and help spur me on and get me signing-up for races too. Very well done indeed! 
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