I really enjoyed my first official race even though I was so nervous beforehand. I managed to get my food on point so I didn't run out of steam and ran well. There was a killer hill just over half way where we had to run up the path from the prom to the top of the cliffs. Ran half and then had to walk but most did tbh. I didn't do my sub 30 mins which I was disappointed with as I felt I ran faster than I do for park run but finished in 32:32.
One thing I will say is that it felt more like a fun run atmosphere which was good but I would have preferred a more serious approach. I think they could have staged the start a bit better. Everybody queued on a first come basis and as it was chip timed there was no need for the people who were nordik walking to be near the front. I spent the first 1k weaving trying to get past people.
Am going to take some time now to work on technique and try to improve my breathing for a start. I thought that 5k would be my final destination but am already running 6k naturally so can see me extending to 10k over time lol
My next one is a fancy dress halloween 5k which I will be happy to just finish in a horror clown costume and makeup lol