New Forest 10k late report

[Mudita11]

You will have read the marvellous reports on the New Forest 10k from SueAppleRun , Dexy5 and linda9389 who are all more efficient than I in writing up the day’s events!

It was fantastic to meet up with VRBs again and to meet Linda’s dad and HappyHays for the first time. This really makes a race extra special and I can’t wait for the GSR to see even more VRBs in person.

We had refreshing rain during the run (I was dreading it being as hot and sunny as the previous days had been). Lots of lovely encouragement from marshalls. I was very amused by a couple of entertainers singing Highway to Hell as I passed them 🤣.

Last year I got some grim blisters as I wore the wrong shoes. This year I had my trail shoes and am thankfully blisterless (is that a word?). My time was 2 minutes faster than last year so all in all a great day 👌🏻

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

You are so speedy, it was great to catch up with you again and meet the others as well. I really appreciated you all hanging around for ages for me to get round, I will be better prepared next year 😁, wasn't it a great day? In spite of the heat and the humidity and then the rain? Just perfect

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Early bird entry has already opened. Just sayin 🤣🤣. Yes it was a great day 👍🏻 x

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Mudita11]

And I was tempted to book 🤣🤣🤣x

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Brilliant post and great run Mudita11. A 2 minute improvement is excellent, especially in that heat. A great warm up for the GSR. I will be with you all in spirit.🙂

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you Beachcomber66 . Maybe see you at GSR in 2024 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Mudita11]

I hope so. I was pretty sure that this year would not work with our Alaska trip. Add a fall and a few weeks of a worrying (at the time) balance problem it is no surprise that my last long run (Monday) was only 7k. I am back on the NRC HM Plan now, so, northern winter permitting, I should be back up to speed in a couple of months or so. I am enjoying doing intervals 🏎️……………🚓 🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Wow, great job finishing faster in those conditions. I know the value of blosterless only too well!!! Dropping from half to 10k I have no blisters, no black toenails, legs don't ache ... bliss 😍Lovely to see you again too 😊

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

You were super speedy on Sunday! Glad you remained blisterless too 😆 x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Lovely Mudita! All your race reports are so happy and that’s wonderful to hear! Congratulations on your PB too! 🎉

See you soon! 🦋🦋🦋

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheekychipmunks . Only a few weeks to go 😬😆 x

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Haha love the “highway to hell” moment 😂

Well done 👏 especially in those conditions and an extra well done for your two minute improvement!

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

It did make me laugh. Of all the songs… 😄. Thanks Irishprincess

[misswobble Marathon]

Highway to hell indeed 😁😁😁😁

It wasn’t at all though and you all did great! 😀👍🏅

Sounds like great fun was had by all 👏

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

🤣 indeed! It was a fab day for sure.

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Sounds like a happy run 😊 Congratulations!

[Mudita11 Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Thanks Week7 . It was great despite weird weather 😁

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Yes I was umming and aahing about my shoes but glad I stuck with the trails especially when running across the wet grass on the polo field. . Glad the blisters stayed away this time. Well done on your time Mudita11 , and see you again soon.

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Well done you... what a super day, with lovely forum friends too! x

[Katnap Marathon]

Great running Mudita11 💪

🐱 Katnap 🐱