Today was my first ever race, the 10k Great Yorkshire Run.
My prep wasn’t ideal, I put that down to my dodgy knee but some might say the 18 hour bender at Creamfields didn’t help much either ...
Being placed in Wave A meant I was right up by the elite performers in a 5000 strong race. I was certain there would be a stampede!
I felt ok at first, then we went uphill for what seemed like forever. At the 4k marker I really wanted to stop.
The halfway point was quite an experience. There was rave music playing, flashing lights and a DJ shouting ‘wave your hands’. Was I back at Creamfields?
At this point I got a second wind. I actually started overtaking people and it felt great.
The last 2k were hard but crossing the finish line for the first time was an amazing feeling.
I’ve just had my official time through at 0:54:48 which I am delighted with. My new predicted time for the Great North Run according to our website is 2:00:49.
Anywhere near that and I will be ecstatic!
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Hi Joe,
I have been listed as your "mentor", whilst this is a new experience for me, hopefully I can help..well maybe. I am sure 2 1/2 hours is within grasp - and the recent race sounds like it went pretty well. I like to do a bit of running and have the robin half this weekend and the Berlin full in about 3 weeks. Key thing is to be positive and try and enjoy all your training as that makes it much easier! Keep it up.
Congrats on the Great Yorkshire! Looking forward to seeing you up at the front for the GNR!!
K
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