Sandringham 10Km race write up

[Hedgehogs123]

Have to say I was a bit nervous about this race, given my runs over the last few months have been just awful and Ive just wanted them over. However, today I was determined to just enjoy it and not worry about my time. I haven't done Sandringham before, but was told what a beautiful route it is, and it certainly didn't disappoint. It was a bit cold to start and it had rained over night, so I decided on trail shoes, which were definately the right choice.

The pleasant surprise was no heavy legs and although my time was still much slower than my normal pace, I didnt feel so exhausted after the first couple of kms. Been taking some Korean ginseng which seems to be slightly helping the daily fatigue.

Lovely route, really nice mixture of trail, through the woods and some paths round the grounds. When we ran past Sandringham House, a lot of people stopped to take pictures and because the flag was flying, we didn't know if that meant some royals were there or not, ( looking at google afterwards it appears the flag is flown when the royals are NOT there unfortunately).

Didnt take any water with me, thought if I needed it, I would take half a cup of water from the drink station at halfway and have a couple of sips. That's what I tried to do, but actually most of it went all over me, which was quite funny 😂, and even more so, when I looked around and saw everyone else also either missing their mouth or just attempting to drink and accepting that most of it wouldn't reach their mouth!! They also had a couple plates of jelly beans so did take a couple of beans for the last couple of kms.

I always find ithat as soon as I can see the finish line I get an amazing boost of energy, and so I just went for it over the last 100metres. Finishing time 58.47, not my quickest at all, but, I enjoyed it today and that was more important!🏅

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations to you Hedgehogs123 on completing your Sandringham 10K in a sub 1 hour time of 58.47, well done 😀 🏃🏾 ✔️

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

thank you, it was such a lovely run, really nice when you have surprises like that 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Sounds like a super run to me.... well done you...despite the shower you had xxx

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you, it was just so nice to enjoy the scenery and not worry about time or a PB, quite refreshing! x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Hedgehogs123]

..and that's just great...super photograph too x

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done again Hedgehogs123 - great sub 1 hour time and that sounds like a fab race! 🙂👏🏅

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you, yes I was surprised how much I enjoyed it today. Just lately I wondered if Id fallen out of love with running, but today made me realise, apparently not!😀

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Well done 👏🏻 It sounds like a lovely race. Sub 60 is a great time. I’ve never managed it and probably never will!

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Thank you,its a lovely race, if you haven't tried it, well worth doing.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

So much more important to enjoy it, I learned the hard way with drinks, I don't like to have to suck a sports bottle.....my bottle with an open top goes everywhere even with me walking 😁.The royals should have been there to cheer you on but hey, we were pom pom waving.....and what a time to call it not as quick as usual, awesome 😎 😎😎

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

That's exactly what I thought, the royals may not be there, but I had my own cheer leaders!!!😀🙌🙌

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Hedgehogs123]

😁

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Congratulations Hedgehogs123 that sounds like a great one to do and all the better for taking the pressure off, still a fantastic time too! 👌🏃‍♀️x

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

thank you, and yes amazing when you take the pressure off yourself. 😀

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Congratulations 👏 🎊 💐 Sounds like a lovely event.... and under an hour!!!

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Week7]

Thank you, yes it really was a lovely route, massive good quality medal and brilliant goody bag too!😀

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

That's what it's all about !!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

So glad you enjoyed this. It may not be your fastest, but it's a really good time anyway!

I cannot drink on the run - I always have to resort to walking and drinking from a cup 😍

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda, no where near the time we did at Lincoln, but I knew I wouldn't get anywhere near that time and so just wanted to enjoy it. It was funny trying to drink half a cup of water while running!😂😂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

I'm right there with you; I couldn't get anywhere near right now either

[Purplecat68 Half Marathon]

Well done,that's a good time,sounds like a nice one to do.

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Purplecat68]

thank you, yes its a lovely route and brilliant medal and goody bag!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Oh well done on what sounds a lovely race.

I mentioned in Friday’s pompom post that I thought you’d done this one before. My mistake, I must have got you mixed up with someone else 🙂

Shame the royals weren’t there to wave you over the finish line but we were with you all the way and you did brilliantly 👏

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you, yes it was my first time and I'll definately do again next year. Really lovely route and who needs the royals when I have my own VRB's as cheerleaders!!

Lovely big medal and the goody bag was really good quality, chocolate, water, Red bull, crisps, chocolate flapjack, all very nice , although could have done with the red bull before we started!!😂😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Gosh, that’s a great goody bag!

[Sulley101]

Congratulations on your run and time. Glad you’ve recovered from your recent fall.😊👏

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Sulley101]

thank you, yes knees and ribs much better now. I ran with full length leggings and gloves, just incase I had another fall!!

[Folkylass]

Congratulations again Hedgehogs123. That’s a fantastic time and a great day all round for you. Now celebrate 🎉🥳🥳🥰x

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Folkylass]

aww thank you, I just decided to try and enjoy it and take in the beautiful scenery rather than focus on time, infact I didn't look at my watch until I got over the finish line, so was quite pleased with my time. The medal is huge and the goody bag was brilliant, so many things in it!!

By the way I've submitted my Vitality results using the same email address as you and they've replied to say they have accepted them tonight. Looking forward to the medal and tee shirt now!😀 x

[Folkylass in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Sometimes it’s just great isn’t not be bogged down by time and just enjoy all the wonderful things around you and it’s always a great surprise when you eventually look at the time and find you’ve done better that you thought. Good for you!👍.

I’m so pleased that you have had acknowledgement about your Vitality results and thanks for letting me know. 🥰🥰x

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Folkylass]

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