10K British Road Race 6th July 2008 - Done and dusted!!!!!!!

[fiona78]

I got my race number today - 1258!!!!

Anyone else got theirs yet?

 

[Dom1979]

The most important thing when you are a 'learner' is not to run too fast... It has taken me over a year to get from 13 min miles to 10 min miles. If you run too fast you will 'burn out' and have to walk earlier in the race..

That's good advice! Thanks!

Have finally achieved my first running goal, which is to be able to run for 30 minutes without stopping - I did it!!!!! I managed 4.31 km in 30 mins, so v chuffed with that. Brought my OH along for the ride too, he needed cheering up!

 

[Redpam]

I got my race number today - 1258!!!!

Anyone else got theirs yet?

Good luck Fiona. I know you will do it

love Pamx

 

[fiona78]

Good luck Fiona. I know you will do it love Pamx

Thanks Pam!!! :hug99:
I'm soooo looking forward to it. I went out for a run tonight and it's looking good!!!!!!! Totally addicted!
x x x

 

[Redpam]

It was hard enough for me to walk on the soft dry silvery sand at the beach today. I had forgotten how difficult it is. Running I cannot do. I even used to get a stitch after a few yards at school. I admire you all.

Pam

 

[fiona78]

3 Weeks To Go!!!!!

Youre so lovely Pam!! :flowers:
Just think though, you can go walk on the lovely beach whenever you like now!!!

Just 3 weeks to go!!!!!
When I started this thread I think it was 6 months to go!!!!!!!!

So excited, I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

 

[fiona78]

2 weeks to go!!!

I went to a running shop yesterday to see if I was wearing the right running shoes and found out I wasn't!!
So I'm now the proud owner of some Brooks Adrenaline running shoes. The difference is unbelievable!
Went out for a run last night, still only managed 6k and at a slow pace but enjoyed it anyway!

How's everyone else doing?

 

[fiona78]

Only 5 days to go!!!

Only 5 days to go and I've not been running for over a week as I hurt my ankle! (30 years old and still falling over!!)

Hope veryone else is doing ok and looking forward to it as much as I am!!!

 

[fiona78]

Woo hoo!!! I did it!!

I completed it in 1hr 23mins and very pleased with that!!!
I had a fantastic day and hope anyone else who completed it did too!! ​

x x x​

 

[Sam25]

Excellent news... Good for you. Bet you had fun! Now what race are you doing next?

 

[fiona78]

I had LOADS of fun!
Was right at the back though so next year I'll get there a bit earlier. Didn't get past the start until 10.10 and the race started at 9.35!!!!

I think my next race will be the Nike+ Human Race on August 31st. I posted a thread about it a while ago but I guess no-one else is doing it!

 

[Redpam]

Well Done Fiona

love

Pam x

ps I managed to walk 2.4 miles on Saturday night lol

 

[fiona78]

Thanks Pam!!!!!!!!!!!!

My pics are up on the web now. My god I look awful! Time to finish my weight loss journey methinks!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you go walking on the beach?!

x x x