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This time tomorrow I will probably have about 1.5-2km to go before I finish my first 10k race. Starting to get a little nervous but also a bit excited too. Can't believe it has come round so quickly as don't feel ready for it. Have accepted that I will have to a foot a run/walk/run strategy but at least I will have a new PB and something to beat next year. Get me already planning for next year!!!!!!

Whilst volunteering at one of my local park runs today I met a number of others who will be running or marshalling to or row. The marshals have promised to cheer me on!

Will pop back tomorrow and let you know how I get :)

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Greg_M profile image
Greg_MGraduate

Have a great time Ali.

Best of luck.

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doggymumGraduate

Good luck Ali.

I found myself searching for 10k's near me for next spring, then I realised what I was doing so had a cup of tea to calm myself down! 5K is definately my limit at the minute ~ lol

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AliB1Graduate in reply to doggymum

You have plenty of time to get up to 10k before next spring. Do it, go on!!!!

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TJFlute

Good luck Ali; I will be thinking of you tomorrow and cheering you on (virtually).

Lots of runners did run/walk/run and especially walked up the inclines...it seemed to be a good strategy, as most ended up with a faster time than me!

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BettyJaneGraduate

Good Luck, You can do it.

Gridlet profile image
GridletGraduate

We're all with you Ali! You go girl! Tear it up, as they say! Hope it goes well for you, can't wait to hear how you get on!

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shelleymcbGraduate

Good luck Ali. looking forward to hearing how you did :)

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OldgirlGraduate

All the best Ali, just stay relaxed and you will be fine. Good luck and enjoy :)

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swanscotGraduate

Good running, Ali. I bet you'll have a blast. Hope you've better weather than here. I'm glad I'm not running a race here this weekend.

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oonaGraduate

Go for it, Ali, you can do it! Can't wait to read your blog tomorrow - good luck!

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Deryn61Graduate

Good luck, you will be fine! look forward to hearing all about it :-P

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laj1987Graduate

Good luck Ali - you can do it. Can't wait to hear how you get on :)

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OldNedGraduate

Hope it goes/went well Ali. You can do it; you know you can!

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AliB1Graduate in reply to OldNed

I did it,!!!

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OldNedGraduate

Excellent; well done. A respectable time? Not that it matters; just having completed it (as I knew you would) is great.

I haven't done one yet, although there is one in Sheffield not too far away from where I live. Must get on with it!

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AliB1Graduate

Did it in 74 mins 6 secs. So for me faster than I have ever done before :)

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BurstcouchGraduate

well done you, you must feel great and proud.

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