Seaside running

There was another 'local' run the day after my birthday and I wanted to do it!
I asked my hub if he'd take me and entered the run.
I was nervous and worried, like usual, but I was looking forward to it. A flat road run with a Medal and Goodie bag, and we planned to have a breakfast after.

10k (6mile) was still a distance for me, an hour of running was tiring! 
Especially in the summer.
I hoped I wouldn't be the last over the line ...
The day arrived and we travelled to Southport. An early set off as usual. The event looked quite big with runners and spectator's milling around. A DJ tent Massage tent Fast food van and others gave a busy, well organised and professional feel.
I was nervous.
My hub took my pre run photo I used the loo a few times :/ then got behind the starting line with everyone else.
It was timed (pressure, nerves)
Count down. Cheers. We were off.

 

I had my headphones on listening to my music and the reassuring 1k etc. from Strava. I settled into my slow but steady pace and ran my race. 

At 5k the water station was a blessing. I was so hot! I 'ran warm' anyway, and despite the race being an early start, it was getting a warm day. I gulped some water and threw the rest over myself. At this point I was lapped. Runners were finishing and I was only half way!
Mildly discouraged at my slow pace I carried on. Just another 30 slow hot tiring mins to go.

Finally the finish line was in site. I was so relieved, it had been a hot, tiring run.
I picked up my pace for the finish, crossed the line and turned off Strava. 


I gratefully grabbed a bottle of water  and my goodie bag.
It had some good things in it. The best being my first proper medal.
I wore it proudly and my hub took my photo.



We watched some of the other runners come in (I wasn't last), clapping along, cheering.
We then went to a near by cafe and had a chippy lunch and a cuppa before leaving for home.

Safe to say this had been my favourite race to date and I've entered to run it again this year, this time it's on my birthday!

Oh, and not coming in last is the least of my worries, as I have a 10k PB to beat (pressure).

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

34 Reasons Why

Image
The Menopause and how it can/may/does affect women who run! There are [maybe] 34 reasons why you're currently finding running difficult today. The 34 Symptoms of the female Menopause     1.  Hot Flashes     2.  Irregular Periods     3.  Fatigue     4.  Memory Lapses     5.  Night Sweats     6.  Loss of Libido     7.  Vaginal Dryness     8.  Mood Swings     9.  Panic Disorder     10. Urinary Tract Infection     11. Bloating     12. Hair Loss or Thinning     13. Sleep Disorders     14. Dizziness     15. Weight Gain     16. Incontinence     17. Headaches     18. Burning Tongue     19. Digestive Problems     20. Muscle Tension     21. ...
Read more

Rivington 10mile Challenge

Image
This run was a new run by Mad Bull Events   I'd done a couple of these and enjoyed them. Trail runs and local. I booked this one flippantly as I usually do. "A run up Rivington. I've run around there a few times, it's not a bad run :)" I'd done a little hill training recently with my friend in preparation for the Canalathon and was sure I'd be fine. So fine in fact that I was doing a 5 mile road run the day before! The 5 mile which turned into 7 & a half mile due to a wrong turn, on a very warm day -_- My friend had entered, but due to an injury had to pull out. I'd be OK though, I run alone all the time! but I was nervous of the location and the distance and almost pulled out. Almost . The morning arrived and I woke in enough time to eat breakfast and dress ready for my taxi to the event. It was, dull, overcast and rainy. Usual then! The run was starting at Rivington Bowling Club , I hadn't been here before! I got out and ...
Read more

The Break

Image
I had planned a route across the Rivington Moors heading toward Darwin using the Spitlers Edge and I wanted to look for the start of this route before I ran it. I had been on annual leave and after a full week [almost] of wind and rain Sunday was finally mild and looked pleasant enough for a walk.  I asked my hub if he fancied a walk with the dog and a butty. He didn't really but said that he did! We made butties, got some water and rounded up the dog and off we went. I opted to park where I thought would be nearer to where I thought the Spitlers Edge started, in a car park at the foot of a run I do regular. I swapped to trainers that I use for walking in and as we set off on our walk and barely even out of the car park, I somehow managed to turn my ankle in a pot hole. I heard a pop and the pain was immense, I gritted my teeth and waited for it to pass "Have you hurt yourself?" asked my hub, I replied "no" and limped off.  I was finding the elusive [to m...
Read more