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First ever bling! La Parisienne 10k 😁

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FrencHalf Marathon
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Being my first ever race, I was very nervous this morning, but I needn’t have been. It was well organised and everyone was lovely. I did wonder how I’d get on among thousands of other runners, as I am very much used to solo country runs, but honestly, I had a blast!

There was a massive band playing at the beginning on a big stage, whipping everyone up into a frenzy. My right knee hasn’t been too happy with me the last few days what with getting here and walking miles yesterday, so I decided that hand waving would suffice as I didn’t want to do some funny dance move and end up injured before I’d even started! But it held up well, even though there were lots of cobbles to run over.

It was such a treat to see some great Paris sights without any traffic and lots of people and music cheering us on. The race village just at the back of the Eiffel Tower had some great music, food, and stalls, and everyone was having a good time.

I hope everyone has had some great runs and races today. 😁😁😁

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Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

HUGE well done you.. fantastic! Sounds super and you did so well to brave it.... and you enjoyed it!

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

thank you so much Oldfloss , I had a blast. Legs are tired I have to say. My friend’s joining me tomorrow so I’ll have to hope they get a second wind! 😁

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OldflossAdministratorβ€’ in reply toFrenc

You will be fine... enjoy xxx

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toOldfloss

Ha ha you are right! And I will 😁.

Instructor57 profile image
Instructor57

well done Kate πŸ˜πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Sounds like you really enjoyed it and the pic looks great 😁

Enjoy the Bling πŸ˜¬πŸ…

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toInstructor57

Ah thank you as always, Ian 😁. Tell you what though, I’m really pleased I brought my foam roller! Back in the day that space in my bag would have had heels and dancing the night away outfits! Now it’s all running gubbins 🀣.

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Instructor57β€’ in reply toFrenc

haha, love it ! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon

Congratulations Frenc! Lovely bling, very different to what we get in the UK. Glad you enjoyed it. First of many???

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toTailChaser

Thank you so much TailChaser ! I hope so, and I also have the GSR coming up, so that can be bling number 2 (assuming I finish 🀣).

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TailChaserMarathonβ€’ in reply toFrenc

Ooh! See you there! You’ll finish, it has a wonderful atmosphere πŸ˜€

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toTailChaser

See you there!

sparky66 profile image
sparky66Half Marathon

How Brilliant πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

You got to France and ran your first event πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Sounds wonderful and fun... 😊

How amazing to run in Paris πŸ—ΌπŸ˜

And your bling is absolutely brilliant, love it! πŸ₯‡βœ¨

Hope your knee isn't protesting too much and sorts itself out soon πŸ™

Well done πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tosparky66

Thank you so much Sparky Caroline! It was great fun. Legs are stiff though 🀣. My partner is going home tomorrow and my friend is getting the Eurostar over to stay with me until Wednesday, so I see even more stiff walking legs in the near future 😁. Hope you are well!

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sparky66Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toFrenc

Have a wonderful time sightseeing with your friend 😊.. your walk tomorrow will help ease the stiffness.. and if not im sure a few glasses of wine 🍷 will help ✨πŸ₯‡βœ¨πŸ₯‡βœ¨

I've managed to run again regularly in past two weeks got to 8K yesterday with no nonsense from my footπŸ™ so hopefully get back to my usual distance soon 🀞

Thought you'd be pleased to hear 😊

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tosparky66

That’s great news about your foot, I am pleased to hear that! Definitely walking will help the stiffness - just had a massive stretch-a-thon on the floor too 🀣.

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HeavyFootHalf Marathon

Magnifique, Frenc! A great post and a great run.

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toHeavyFoot

Merci HeavyFoot 😁. I love my bling!

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Fantastic that you enjoyed it so much Frenc! Somehow I had missed that this was your first organised event πŸ™ˆ. Going to Parisfor it was even braver! Congratulations and massive well done πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Lol yes, I kept saying to myself why didn’t I choose something down the road from me! It was quite a faff picking my bib up the day before but once I’d worked it out I felt a lot calmer about the whole thing. I had read lots of previous race reports about not setting off too fast so they all stood me in good stead! 😁😁😁

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SueAppleRun10 Miles

Super well done you! Paris… how special is that? great photos and lovely bling. I bet you are still buzzing

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Thank you SueAppleRun ! Yes, still buzzing 🐝😁.

over61andstilltrying profile image
over61andstilltryingHalf Marathon

'I had a blast!' What could be better for your first race? Many congratulations! πŸ‘πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰πŸ…

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toover61andstilltrying

Thank you over61andstilltrying , I certainly did have a blast! 😁

Week7 profile image
Week7Half Marathon

That sounds like a hard to beat first race experience!! CONGRATULATIONS. πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘

The first bling looks amazing too.

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toWeek7

Thank you so much Week7 , I really enjoyed it. I feel official now! 😁

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misswobbleMarathon

great medal πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! Races are mad fun πŸ€—πŸ€—πŸ€—πŸ€—

Roll on the next one πŸ™‚

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

Ah thank you misswobble ! And I didn’t have too many wobbles 😁. Once I was running, I just enjoyed the experience. And I am very proud of my first bling!

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misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toFrenc

good! Glad to hear it πŸ‘πŸ˜€πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles

How wonderful Frenc! So glad you had a great time.

Love the bling too

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDexy5

Thank you so much Dexy5 ! It was really good fun. I nearly forgot to pack my trainers, can you believe it! 😁😁😁

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Dexy510 Milesβ€’ in reply toFrenc

😱 You won’t be the first Frenc - I’ve witnessed forgotten sports bra, water bottle and tailwind amongst my VRBs. It might have added to your expenses getting new shoes!

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathon

Really happy for you, Frenc πŸ˜€ Thoroughly deserved first bling and a lovely run through Paris. Well done πŸ‘ πŸ₯‡πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

Thank you RunBrianRun ! It was really good fun. 😁😁😁

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathon

Félicitations 🎊 Frenc  !

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toCmoi

Merci Cmoi ! Just at Gare du Nord waiting for my friend to arrive. She’s so excited to be coming to Paris 😁.

Sandie1961 profile image
Sandie1961Half Marathon

Congratulations on your first ever race. It sounds wonderful 😊 Lovely medal too!

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSandie1961

Thank you so much Sandie1961 ! I ❀️ my medal 😁.

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

Fantastic! Well done πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜ That looks like quite a cool medal too πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Thank you GoGo_JoJo , it was such a blast. And my medal is brill 😁!

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

What an environment to choose for a first race! I have a friend who lived in the 7th. The atmosphere was really special, as was the dining!! I am not sure I like the idea of running on cobbles…but you made it! Excellent bling too. Well done for taking this on and succeeding!! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ₯‡πŸ†

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Dexy510 Milesβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

I hate to say this BC, but the run through the naval base on the GSR includes cobbles. If you’re clever, there’s a couple of strips of concrete.

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDexy5

Thanks for the heads up Dexy5. Obviously I will have to cancel….not! I am sure that it will be ok; I will just take that stretch carefully. Nearly all of my running is on trails and full of lumps and bumps so my ankles are pretty strong. The part of our High Street where the market is held is cobbled ….maybe I can get in some training when it is quiet!

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDexy5

I can spot a strip of concrete from miles away!

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Ah it was wonderful, thank you Beachcomber66 😁. The cobbles were definitely very cobbly!

Hedgehogs123 profile image
Hedgehogs123Metric Marathon

wow sounds a brilliant race, so exciting and great medal!!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸŽ–οΈ

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toHedgehogs123

Thank you Hedgehogs123 ! I really enjoyed it 😁.

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathon

That looks and sounds a great event! Congratulations 😁xxx

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FrencHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toaliboo70

Thank you aliboo70 😁. I’ve spent a few more days in Paris which has been lovely and managed to walk my legs off 🀣.

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