Race for Life last Sunday

[Ploddy_Ploddy]

Oh my! After completing the training I thought I was ready for a 5k and entered Race for Life in Chelmsford. Well, all I can say is it was a boiling hot day (28 degrees) and the heat absolutely defeated me. I completed the course, but had to walk so much of it 🙁 Even fast walking was a real effort and my legs didn’t want to lift off the ground. Still, much needed money was raised for Cancer Research UK, a very worthy cause.

I find it very disappointing that Cancer Research tells people to avoid to peak sunshine hours, yet always holds their races at 11:00 in the blazing heat. Hmm

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Yes it is frustrating that all of the big races seem to start late. 9am is late enough in the summer.

Well done though! You did it. Have you tried a ParkRun? They’re a great way to develop the 5k race and you can run/walk to start as there is always someone walking and a tail walker to mop everyone up 👌🏽