First ever bling! La Parisienne 10k 😁

[Frenc]

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. 😁😁😁

[Oldfloss Administrator]

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

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

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! 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Frenc]

You will be fine... enjoy xxx

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Ha ha you are right! And I will 😁.

[Instructor57]

well done Kate 😁🎉🎉🎉

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

Enjoy the Bling 😬🏅

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Instructor57]

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 🤣.

[Instructor57 in reply to Frenc]

haha, love it ! 😂😂😂

[TailChaser Marathon]

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

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

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 🤣).

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Ooh! See you there! You’ll finish, it has a wonderful atmosphere 😀

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

See you there!

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

How Brilliant 👏👏👏

You got to France and ran your first event 🎉🎉🎉

Sounds wonderful and fun... 😊

How amazing to run in Paris 🗼😍

And your bling is absolutely brilliant, love it! 🥇✨

Hope your knee isn't protesting too much and sorts itself out soon 🙏

Well done 🏃‍♀️😁

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

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!

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

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 ✨🥇✨🥇✨

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

Thought you'd be pleased to hear 😊

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

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 🤣.

[HeavyFoot Half Marathon]

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

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to HeavyFoot]

Merci HeavyFoot 😁. I love my bling!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

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

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

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! 😁😁😁

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

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

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you SueAppleRun ! Yes, still buzzing 🐝😁.

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

'I had a blast!' What could be better for your first race? Many congratulations! 👏🏃🏻‍♀️🎉🏅

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

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

[Week7 Half Marathon]

That sounds like a hard to beat first race experience!! CONGRATULATIONS. 👏 👏 👏

The first bling looks amazing too.

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

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

[misswobble Marathon]

great medal 😀👍🏃‍♀️

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! Races are mad fun 🤗🤗🤗🤗

Roll on the next one 🙂

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

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!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Frenc]

good! Glad to hear it 👍😀🏃‍♀️

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

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

Love the bling too

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

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

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Frenc]

😱 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 Half Marathon]

Really happy for you, Frenc 😀 Thoroughly deserved first bling and a lovely run through Paris. Well done 👍 🥇👏👏👏

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

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

[Cmoi Marathon]

Félicitations 🎊 Frenc  !

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

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

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

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

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

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

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Fantastic! Well done 👍🏻😁 That looks like quite a cool medal too 👌🏻

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

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

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half 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!! 👏👏👏👏👏🥇🏆

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

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 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

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 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I can spot a strip of concrete from miles away!

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

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

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon]

wow sounds a brilliant race, so exciting and great medal!!👏👏🎖️

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Thank you Hedgehogs123 ! I really enjoyed it 😁.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

That looks and sounds a great event! Congratulations 😁xxx

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

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