Ealing Bling

[ActonHighStreet]

Hi All

Just a quick check in with the obligatory post-run bling shot from this morning's Ealing Eagles 10k in Gunnersbury Park.

I didn't run as fast as I'd hoped (52.47) but I had a great time - the marshalls and supporters were great, I managed a sprint finish which I always enjoy and the sun was shining in West London. I'd hoped to get closer to 50 minutes and set off with the 50m pacers but they got away from me near the start and I never caught them up again - despite running the first 5k in 25.06, which I was super pleased about.

I got in a nice easy running rhythm, which I enjoyed - it was nice to hear one marshall say I looked "comfortable and relaxed" and another said I was "smooth" but I evidently sacrificed a bit of speed in doing so. I think I might have tired myself out a bit hanging around at the start - I was there far too early.

Still, it was a great run and a real pleasure and I'll definitely be back next year.

Hope everyone's enjoyed their weekend running,

AHSx

[Hidden]

well done , very nice bling and a great time

[ActonHighStreet in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Rob - I've just noticed that, without thinking I've showered, changed and then *put the bling back on*. That's not normal is it?

[Hidden in reply to ActonHighStreet]

haha very normal for a runner

[Noaky12 Graduate]

Great job. Well done. Nice bit of bling there ☺

[ActonHighStreet in reply to Noaky12]

Thank you!

[old_git Graduate]

Well done AHS, brilliant time!

[ActonHighStreet in reply to old_git]

Cheers OG!

[misswobble Graduate]

Well done! Yet more bling!!!! I think it's really funny that men should be so mad on the bling. Shiny, shiny things.

Great stuff! You did brill by the way. Here's to the next one ey. I trust you have another one in the offing.

You weren't on your own out there racing today. Lots of C25kers were whizzing around the place, me included.

Go us!

[ActonHighStreet]

Cheers Miss W! My next race booked isn't until July 19th and I really want to do one or two before then - must consult the Runner's World calendar.

[goonkeepgoing Graduate]

Well done. Brilliant time

[ActonHighStreet in reply to goonkeepgoing]

Thank you!

[Irishprincess Graduate]

That's a fabulous time AHS! Go you! Can't see the bling too clearly but you look very happy!

[ActonHighStreet in reply to Irishprincess]

I'm a happy dude. Thank you!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Well done! Sounds like a good run today.

[ActonHighStreet in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thank you - it was great, I'd recommend it to any Londoner looking for a friendly 10k.

[poppypug Graduate]

Well done Acton !

Blimey, that is a serious bit of bling !

Very good time too, Fantastic achievement ! xxx

[ActonHighStreet in reply to poppypug]

Thank you!

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Well done AHS.

Just as well they don't give you the bling before the race - that thing would surely cause a back injury.

[ActonHighStreet in reply to Dunder2004]

It is a bit big!

[Usain_Balti Graduate]

Nice bling but the hat's pretty impressive too! ; )

[ActonHighStreet in reply to Usain_Balti]

[poppypug Graduate]

Ha ha, yes , Wow that is a big hat ha ha xxx

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

That's a gong! Good for you!