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Ist 10 k race today and I LOVED it !!!!!

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Just ran 1st 10 k race today at Strathclyde Country Park in - drum role please - 1 hr 8 min 33secs!!! Cannot believe time. Fastest in practise was 1 hr 24 so over the moon. I am well chuffed. Plan was to start of with slowest pacer sub70 and drop back quite soon but I managed to stick right beside her all the way. Was quite hot and sunny but I really enjoyed the run. Struggled with last k but stubbornness kicked in and managed to get in front of pacer - can't print what was going through my head when pacer shouted words of encouragement at this point ie Sprint Rona you can do it. I'll sprint her but I got there Had a fabulous morning and to top it all the small t shirt at end fits me . Sorry for ramble but can you tell I'm a wee bit excited. Good luck for everyone doing GNR tomorrow.

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That's amazing - well done!

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Thanks useit

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That's a great time, you'll be leaving me in your dust next time we do a parkrun together :) Glad you had fun and congrats on fitting in a small tshirt x

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Don't think you have anything to worry about lovefood. How did you get on at gnr today

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Blimmin'eck! BrillFabGroovy day out FF60. FF30 I'd say!

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Fitfor60Graduate in reply to Slookie

Got to say feeling really good solo okie Thanks

Fantastic ! Bet you love the pacer now...Well done on great running.

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Never thought I would be able to keep up with her Henpen but def found it so much better to stay at same pace . Think she's my new best friend

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aliboo70

WELL done! fantastic time! :) i'm getting excited, my 1st one in 4 weeks! how many 10k practices did you do, i'm only up to 8.6 so far! Did 7k on tuesday and found that fine so will carry on building up! advice appreciated! :) Great that you got in the sml t-shirt too! :)

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I managed 3 x 10 k practises aliboo but they were so much slower. I really only did them so I knew I would manage the distance. Funnily I found 4k to 5k so long and had only real doubts then but in 2 nd 1/2 I seemed more relaxedApart from last k when I struggled. It was great though cos they called your name out over loudspeakers near end . I had ordered small t shirt - still some weight to lose but I was being optimistic . volunteers at end were holding up all different sizes and girl said small would fit and it did Yea Good luck in your race

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Fantastic Fitfor, that's a great time that is! I can tell you're excited and so you should be! Well done :-D

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Thanks no excuse Thought I might be feeling bit flat today but had lovely day out with husband Slow walk round a loch and eating all favourite foods since I crossed finish line !

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Pacers are a real bonus to race times. The only pacers I have experienced so far have been a monthly thing at my local Parkrun - but I have read that they are sometimes in other races.

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Fitfor60Graduate in reply to Bazza1234

I've never managed to run with pacer at park run Bazza as too fast for me but couldn't have done it in that time without pacer yesterday I love her.

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poppypugGraduate

Aw well done to you ! That is a fab time, congratulations ! Sounds like you had a great run :-) xxx

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Thanks poppyWas nervous especially few days before but as soon as was on start line felt great.

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That is FAB Rona, well done you must be very pleased with that, you have worked for this one - all those easy pace runs must have done the trick. x

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Thanks Elaine And even managed to talk a wee bit occasionally . I obviously respond well when someone is running with me encouraging / cajoling me - remember fast time I had at park run when you and lovefoodie helped me along. Was looking out for your bus at gnr on TV . Bet it was great experience . Hot for runners but looked nice weather for spectators and volunteers

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Great news I am feeling more motivated reading your post. Well done you should be proud of yourself .

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Fitfor60Graduate in reply to totalbeginner

I just love the way we all support each other on this forum No way could I have done this total beginner without others motivating me . But never ever thought I could motivate someone else so thanks for your words Good luck in your running

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jaxmc64Graduate

Wow fit for 60! Congratulations on your 10k and timing - I remember you saying about your previous time; you have obviously been training miles into those legs and didn't it pay off! Very pleased for you xx :)

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Fitfor60Graduate in reply to jaxmc64

Thanks jaxmc Followed bupa 10 k plan but also joined jogscotland which has been great for tips on techniques and mixing up runs with hills ,sprints and steps . Often found it hard but leader is fantastic and just hits right level with encouragement and stretching us

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misswobbleGraduate

Well done Fitfer!!!!! 10 k ! Flippin eck!

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Fitfor60Graduate in reply to misswobble

I know missW still can't believe it myself

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paul2014Graduate

Wow, fantastic news and what a time! No wonder you are feeling excited. A massive well done :)

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Fitfor60Graduate in reply to paul2014

Still on a high Paul thanks

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Rockette

Wow , fantastic fit for 60 congratulations x

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Never thought I would run 10 k rockette thanks

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Net68Graduate

Well done! That is amazing, no wonder you feel so proud :) and rightly excited! You have done so well and in a superb time :) keep smiling you deserve to!

Happy resting :)

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Fitfor60Graduate in reply to Net68

Can't stop smiling and having lovely weekend Net68. Hope I can back on track soon or I will have eaten so much won't be able to get off couch. Watching grandchildren tomorrow so plan to go to beach where I do sprints with 3 yr old So that should be good for first post race run

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AncientMumGraduate

What a fab run report! Very well done :)

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Fitfor60Graduate in reply to AncientMum

Thanks ancient mum

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Fitfor60Graduate

Still can't believe it kitty kat. The leader in my jogscotland coach told me to taper week before and I found that really difficult .had to increase food wee bit and go easy x 2 runs and cut out one run . I felt quite fidgety and sluggish ( husband says I was grumpy ) but felt I had to follow his advice as that's why I joined a running group and he's been so supportive in lead up to 10 k. So guess it must have worked.

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Good idea about the sprints! Short bursts of speed are really good!

Ramble away! It's a fab story, well done you, very inspiring!

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