Sleaford 10km Cake Run Race Report

[Hedgehogs123]

Well it was another hot run 🥵🥵, but the thought of those scrummy cakes was definately a big motivation!!

This was my third attendance at this race and as you can imagine its always a popular one with lots of the local running groups and clubs.

A few days earlier I had attended a learning festival and one of the workshops had been focused on embedding alternative learning. To de stress and calm the mid and body, the facilitator did a short meditation exercise for breathing , which asked us to focus on imagining the energy centre being deep within our stomach. She said to imagine it was your energy pack and when you need a real extra bit of oomph to slow your breathing and really focus your attention to that area.

So, as funny as it sounds, at regular intervals as I was running, I did just that, smiling to myself and saying 'right come on battery pack do your thing! 😜. It was hot and I never find races easy (does anyone??) but I swear that helped me. Given over the last year Ive had some health issues and injuries, I did it in 55:53 a minute quicker than last year, so although Ive done I did 55:23 the first year, Im beginning to think maybe I can get back to where I was last year.

So, if you're ever struggling in your race, try it, slow your breathing and focus on your battery pack for an extra bit of oomph! 😁😁💪.

Shame I didnt manage to get a pic of all the cakes before we were all let loose on them!!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done Hedgehogs123 , cake is the perfect reward for running, and that chocolate one looks so delicious.

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

it was sooooooooooooooooooooooo lovely!!!😁 I was good and took the muffin home for my other half 😇

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Hedgehogs123]

That’s very noble of you 😂

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Brilliant time, congratulations Hedgehogs123 ! Great looking cakes and medal too! Xxx

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you, the chocolate🎂 cake was soooo yummy!!😁

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

What a good breathing exercise to practice. Yummy cakes, and a great time for you 😁

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks. Re the breathing, I have been trying out different breathing exercises as I tend to mouth breath, but keep reading its not the most efficient way, just not easy to change, takes lots of practice.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Hedgehogs123]

I mouth breathe when running but try some nose breathing when I can, the thing with us runners we are always practicing something 😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Love that HH! Especially that you're really, really getting back to where you were 🥰

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Not as quick as when we both ran the Lincoln 10km back in Oct 22, but getting closer!!💪😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

I'm still a million miles off that HH. I haven't managed sub 1 hour in a long time!!!

You were a great pacer for me at Lincoln, I doubt I'll ever best that one 😍

[RunWillie Marathon]

Well done Hedgehogs123 Great run 😍

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Great tip there ! Thank you.... sometimes a phrase just is what we need to give us that boost!

You did brilliantly, again! You have run on so far, since you began and I am in awe of your strength and determination, through some very tough times, too !

You and your cake... a reason to run... wonderful :} HUGE well done to you!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done on your run Hedgehogs123 - mindset can make a real difference can’t it, so thanks for the ‘battery pack’ tip!

Super time as always and cake AND bling! What’s not to love!🏅🍰😊

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Running for bling and cake! Now, that’s a result 👍 Well done.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Brilliant time Hedgehogs. Cake is off limits for me, but you certainly earned yours. Fastest hedgehog in the world!!

I will try that breathing trick. I have found that touching the roof of my mouth, just behind my front teeth, with the tip of my tongue converts a mouth inhale to a nose one. It just happens.

Why I even tried it I don’t know (just weird) but it works 🤷🏻‍♂️

[GTFC Marathon]

That's awesome Hedgehogs123 what a performance ⭐✅

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

I really must do that one if I’m ever in the country when it’s on! Well done on a great time and thanks for the tip. Something to try x

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done HH! 🤗😀🏃‍♀️🏅🍰. Sounds like fun 🙂. Apart from the heat of course. You did right well considering 🔥🥵.

So pleased there was cake! The thought of good eats at the end keeps me going! I’m a right grumpy cow if there’s deficiency in that department ☹️

I hope you’re feeling good today and your systems are topped up 💪😀

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Well done! What a great way to celebrate 🍰