HM Done :)

[Comfortnotspeed]

So, a late run report after Sunday's effort in Cheshire.

I was nervous about the start but managed to find my group of starters near the back. Such a beautiful venue and a flat course.

Started off and found my stride. I'd over heard a lady in the crowd say that her last race had been around the time I was aiming for and kept an eye out for her. Her pace helped me along for quite a while.

I knew that I was running a quick pace and checked myself in the early miles. I felt good and was distracted by the surroundings and people.

I could see that I'd beaten my fastest 10k but felt strong and kept going. I was determined to get to 7 miles strong and then go for 8 miles, a distance I like. Then all I had to do was hit 10 miles. I knew the last 3 miles would be a slog and it was.

I was relieved to finish, very relieved. When I looked at my time I couldn't quite believe it as I'd beaten my target time and run my fastest 5k, 10k and 20k. So I guess the NRC training really worked. I'm not quite sure how I feel now as the training has been a motivation over the summer. I don't think I'd hurry to do another, at least yet. But, maybe try and work at 10k.

Massive thanks for those pom poms, they must have been working overtime. Good luck to everyone running this weekend!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Fantastic! All those PB's!!! Great photo too - congratulations.

[Comfortnotspeed Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda! At least they didn’t make the course any longer like the Brighton Marathon!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

😍😍😍

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Great photo and race report- sounds like you really smashed it! Well done🙂🏅Yep, it’s a long ol’ way, a HM! 10k is far more civilised!😉🙂

[Comfortnotspeed Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandraj39 😊

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Congratulations 🥳 well done!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

you must feel so proud, all those fastest are exciting,

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Well done! 🏆🏅

A fair number of us appear to have done HMs this weekend.

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Ahh, great photo and fantastic achievement! 👏👍😀 Very well done for keeping up such a good pace. I know what you mean about suddenly not having a plan to work towards!

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Huge congratulations 👏👏👏Love your Happy finishing photo 🥰

[CBDB]

Huge congratulations! I also live in Cheshire and there are some cracking rural locations for long run races! That pic looks like it’s one!

As a fledgling runner I have yet to explore them all!

Brilliant achievement! A Cheshire inspiration! 😃👍🏽🙏

[Dups Half Marathon]

Many congratulations 👏👏👏. Completing your HM along with PB’s is amazing 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done comfortnotspeed, a great pic and brilliant PBs

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon]

Great stuff! You look very strong there at the finish line, and with a big smile on your face xx

[Beatlesforever]

Fantastic, very well done! 🎉🥳🤸‍♀️👏👏👏 That's absolutely amazing, and congratulations on all your PBs! 💪😃