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I ran the Dulwich 10k today. My time was 1hour 11mins. I wasn't even last like I really thought I would be.
I am really proud of my medal and I had a lovely day. I have another race in 4 weeks and I will try to beat my own time.
Just thought I would share this with you all.
Catrine
I am really proud of my medal and I had a lovely day. I have another race in 4 weeks and I will try to beat my own time.
Just thought I would share this with you all.
Catrine
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Well Done You. You'll remember your first Race for a long time to come, I'm sure. But to have done it on the day Paula R. blasted the World Record in the marathon - now there's an added memory for you.
You're right to be proud of your achievement. Whether you're last or not really doesn't matter alongside the fact of completing the distance in your best time.
Good Luck for the next race. Where will that be?
JC
I did my first ever race last week, the GNR, and now I'm hooked, cannot wait for my next one.
Cratchers, good luck at Stroud. Sounds like a great event - I'd have been tempted to join you there if I wasn't going to be climbing a hill about 500 miles away on the previous day.
Sassie, don't worry. Races are very different from training runs and on the day you will be able to pull out a performance you didn't think was within your capabilities. Isn't that right, Catrine? You've been there now - you know!
Better warn, you, though, racing is at least as addictive as running itself is.
Congratulatory (sp?) Shambler!
Well done girl!! - welcome to the world of racing, enjoy it whilst you have the determination and good health to participate.
All the very best in your endeavours.
Well Done- I've got my first 10K mid Nov. a I'm really nervous and my training has taken a turn for the worst, but you have spurred me on. Thanks
Well done in deed. I did my second race yesterday and seriously improved my pace. It was brilliant. Good luck in your achieving your goal and you will enjoy the next even more.
I was terribly nervous, but once I started running I just fell into it like on a training run. The feeling of seeing my 2 daughters at the finishing line waving at me and all the people cheering me on as I "ran" past was amazing. The atomphere on the days was fantastic and the sense of achievement when I finished was terrific. I am doing the Rainforest foundation sponsored funrun on the 10th November and am, hoping to improve on my time.
Thanks to all you friendly runners out there
Catrine
Just spotted the thread - brilliant, see told you you could do it!
Hope you treated yourself
Went running tonight for 1/2 hour. Not very appealing with all the rain and wind.
It's a fantastic feeling, isn't it! I've done 3 10K races and I'm still as nervous and there is still a point where I think I'm never going to finish! I wonder if that ever goes. I'm considering a 10 mile next month but I know there is a world of difference between the two!
I had such a laugh looking at the results table on the website of the running club who organised the race, though. I was number 640 out of 650 runners and I was classed as a female senior. It really cracked me up.
Thank you Philip and Gnasher. I am already planning my big treat after my next race.
Maybe an Indian and some wine....