Just done my first 5k

Kate Speed

The swansea Race for Life in 36 minutes.

The law of sod conspired against me and I woke up with a really sore throat and feeling generally a bit rubbish this morning, but I took some brufen and got on with it - and my legs didn't ache at all. I was hoping to do it in under 35 minutes, but that wasn't to be and I am still pleased with myself nevertheless.

Got a 10k in September to train for now.

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Congrats on the first of many, racing is great to keep the motivation up, good luck with the 10k

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Well done, just think how you would of done feeling 100%

LOSING IT

Well done and all the best for the next one.

Norm.

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Well done Kate, I did my first race last sunday (what a coincedence a race for life too  ) and now I'm hooked, planning 2 more 5ks in july and august then on to 10k.........also joined a running club.........guess this is where it all starts for us!

Hope you feel better soon

Hitch

well done Kate.

bask in the glory for a few days......  then start your training for you 10k

Kate Speed

Well thank you all - you've been a lot nicer than my brother (he used to be school cross country champion and still runs) who has made me feel a bit crap now. On hearing my time he howled with laughter and said "12 minute miles? That's crap!". Well thank you brother dear, there's nothing like encouragement to inspire me to do better..............

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Your brother is a tool. You did brilliantly, well done.