This morning I was meant to be running the RunReigate 10k- getting to know how pre-race stuff works, getting nervous and then running in a crowd and learning to keep to my pace and not get carried away, before my HM in October. I even received my race number and had a goosebumps moment as it is a number I use in a variety of logins on the computer. It all seemed to be going so well.
So achilles update: after 4 weeks off, began to run last week, only twice a week and only as far as 5k. It is still letting me know it is there, but not the excruciating pains of before! And so with a heavy heart ๐, I decided against the Reigate event and thought Iโd try a shorter distance at home, on a bus route if things got really serious ๐ And there you go, 6k became 8k became 10! Feeling chuffed but also very frustrated as I could have done Reigate after all. Iโm keeping hold of the longer term objective- I think Iโll start my tapering after the HM ๐ as I still need to increase my mileage up to the race.
I hope everyone has enjoyed their running this morning, official events or not-Iโm off to make my own bling!
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Half Marathon
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You did the right thing erring on the side of caution and not taking part in the official run. But WELL DONE on completing a 10k run anyway! Donโt be too disappointed that you didnโt get the bling - itโs the run that counts (though a bit of bling is lovely!). Hope you donโt feel any after effects on your achilles..
I did my third 10k this morning and got a PB so canโt complain. Happy running ๐โโ๏ธ ๐
Even though you were able to run 10k today, you mayโve pushed it too hard during a race so I agree with BlondeAmbition72, you made the right decision. You have to keep your eye on the prize, your HM.
Well done.... when I did my first half marathon with my son ( off our own backs) my daughter made us a special medal, and I will always treasure that far more than any of the jingly jangly ones.
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