HU 10K Event - DONE!!! 58:58

[Joster]

It’s been quite the week! Son (19) had issues getting home from his Gap Year travels so had a rather tense 36 hours of trying not to let my nervous energy get the better of me. On the same day, daughter had her first A Level.

So mentally not ideal preparation for an event! The run felt a long way off on Weds/Thursday of this week

That said, once he was home I had the best two nights sleep I have had in a long time so was ready for the challenge this morning.

Gorgeous day, warm with a nice breeze.

My aim of 58 minutes was a touch ambitious but happy with two seconds under 59.

Two min slower than last year.

Four minutes slower than three years ago.

How on earth was I ever able to run 10k in 55 minutes?!?

Still, I’m 55 in a few months so I’ll happily take an official time of 58:58.

Hope everyone has had a good run today/this week. Thanks to our super team for making the magic happen

Off to order my bling! 🥰🏅🤩

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations to you Joster on completing the HU 10K in under one hour, that time is a dream to many including myself, I hope to run it on Wednesday morning, it will be my 50th 10K, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement with 🍷 and 🎂 cake.

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you. My son just made me a bacon sandwich, so that's a good start! Good luck for Wednesday.

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Joster]

Thanks, this morning I went a short 5K bike ride, time 22:54, if only I could run it in that time, we can always dream😂😂

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

That's a great time Joster ! Love it when a run finishes with matching numbers too! Glad it all went well! Xxx

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you, I hadn't really thought about the numbers but I agree - very pleasing!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Brilliant run and pace Joster despite a trying week. I think being part of an event pulls that bit extra from us; I will find out tomorrow!

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

True indeed - mid week it felt a million miles away but it was on my radar and knowing that I just "had to get out there" was a real motivator!

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Well done on the run. It’s best not to worry about the times. I find myself comparing with previous PBs and just getting downhearted. The important thing is that you are still out there doing it.

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thank you. Yes - that's the main thing for sure! Great to just be doing it, and enjoying it. Especially on a perfect day like today.

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to Joster]

It’s maybe a bit too perfect! I made it back before the sun broke through but it feels absolutely baking now.

[Jools2020 Half Marathon]

Oh my goodness, I dream of running 10K in under an hour! Well done 👏👍

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to Jools2020]

Thank you I was really pleased with how it went.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Congratulations 👏👏👏 after some stressful times a great run

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you.

[GTFC Marathon]

Excellent time Joster and definitely one to build on. Congratulations 👏

[Joster Half Marathon]

thank you.

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Well done - that's a brilliant time to run in

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Thank you

[CBDB]

I can so relate to worrying. Even more awesome then, for having run today! Woohoo!!! Awesome! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Great time! Very well done 👍 The power of a good night’s sleep 🤩

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

The difference it makes!!!! Body battery 96 rhis morning- it was meant to be! 🥰

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Well done to you Joster! You’re a speedy one and that’s fantastic! So happy for you. 🏅💥💪🎉🏃‍♀️

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you. 🙏 My HM training meant my average pace has dropped off quite a bit whilst doing all the longer runs so was chuffed to push on a bit!

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Great run and great time too! x

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you!

[misswobble Marathon]

well done Joster! 👏👏👏 congratulations 😀

I’m think sometimes a diversion is a good thing as we’re not fretting about the event 🙂

Great time too! 🔥😀

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Well, you do make a good point there! Thank you.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Fabulous run Joster, congratulations on a great time. Bet it's good to have your son back in the UK again too 😊

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda. Oh I can’t tell you! The wilds of the jungle to the Fens in 24 hours…… talk about extremes!

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

Son home safely, good sleep and a speedy 10k. 3/3 Win, win, win, I do hope that your daughter felt alright about her first A level. Challenging time. Congratulations to you!

🏃🏻‍♀️👏🏁🏅😊