Completed Edinburgh 5k in 36m17secs. Was 348 out of 562!! Woohoo!! Just so excited.

[Fitfor60]

Really been nervous and on way there wondered why on earth was I putting myself through this but once start gun went off I just LOVED every minute. Perfect running conditions. Most unusual spectators were 2 adult swans with their 10 or so tiny fluffy babies who were sitting on pavement beside loch at the top of the hill. I kid you not it just looked like they were just watching us running by.Beautiful. It was my first real race - time chip in number and everything. Even thinking of aiming for 10 k next year. Am I mad?

[no-excuse Graduate]

That's magical! and all because you made that promise. Well done, sounds like you had a great race x

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to no-excuse]

Aw thanks for remembering No - excuse . I got really emotional in lead up and the hanging about beforehand but when I started running it was all fine.

[nrg_girl Graduate]

Good for you. I thought about entering but too soon for me. Sounds like a great experience...and who knows what might be next. Good luck!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to nrg_girl]

Oh you must do it next year nrg girl. I think the nerves/ anticipation was harder than the actual race Suppose it's fear of the unknown

[Fitfor60 Graduate]

Oh please come Kitty That would be so good Maybe a few of us could do the 5 or 10 k Magic views make the climb worthwhile

[Fitfor60 Graduate]

Maybe we could meet up in Nov I live about 10 mins away from Murrayfield !

[Hidden]

Sounds like a great occasion and you really enjoyed yourself. Well done. You could have twice as much fun in the 10k, no ?

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thing is hen pen I knew I could run 5k and still got really nervous so would need to feel confident could run the10k distance before entering but then again I couldn't run for 30 secs a year ago so by next year who knows what I would be able to do. Mmm

[LSBeech75 Graduate]

That's fantastic - well done. Sounds like you have lots to celebrate 10k??? Go for it!!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to LSBeech75]

Def leaning towards it LS but maybe wait until I have come down to earth in case I am getting carried away

[Moosetgoose Graduate]

Ive done this one before and its a tough route so massive well done !!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Moosetgoose]

Thanks Mousettegoose My thinking was the downhill would balance out the steep climb at the beginning. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it

[misswobble Graduate]

Great stuff Fitfer!!!!!!!! Wel done GLad you enjoyed it

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thanks miss W

[aliboo70]

No not mad! go for it!! Sounds like a lovely run, congratulations on a great run! I'm contemplating a 10k in October in Bournemouth, its near my birthday and a good way to celebrate my 44th !?! The swans sound gorgeous!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Sounds great birthday celebration aliboo You go for it The sygnets were just all fluffy -def the aw factor Loads of folk stopped to take photos. I'm always worried about stopping in case can't get going again

[aliboo70 in reply to Fitfor60]

aah! cute we usually have some here where i work, its right on the river might just book in for the 10k when payday arrives!

[PandaRunner Graduate]

Congratulations!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to PandaRunner]

Thanks panda Love your profile pic by the way

[PandaRunner Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

Thank you

[lizziebeth57 Graduate]

Aww Rona, so glad you had a good run. Great time too! Hope you are having a nice relaxing evening now. Hope to see you soon - I am coming home tomorrow, had a good holiday but still nae feeling right

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to lizziebeth57]

Sorry you still feeling iffy Beth When are you back at dr for blood results

[lizziebeth57 Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

2nd June. ENT appointment on 12th. Still a bit breathless but am feeling more energetic.

But now hips as well as legs giving me jip so going ask for physio referral. Can't believe all the probs I've had since late March...could be much worse though. Got to remember that!