Author Topic: Running my first race (Read 7272 times)

MSeries · « **Reply #25 on:** 09 November, 2008, 01:48:28 pm »

Well done.

andrewc · « **Reply #26 on:** 09 November, 2008, 01:50:38 pm »

Well done Annie

Chris S · « **Reply #27 on:** 09 November, 2008, 01:51:35 pm »

Great work, Annie

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annie · « **Reply #28 on:** 09 November, 2008, 01:52:38 pm »

I did notice one thing, the number of guys who did not like being passed by a woman. I caught up with one guy who was breathing very heavily, he then upped the pace, I slowed down and waited, then passed him about ten seconds later.

There was one poor guy who fell and did a spectacular somersault in front of me, he was fine though.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #29 on:** 09 November, 2008, 01:55:11 pm »

I reckon you and I are very well matched for pace - as long as I ride my bike!

Well done again - triffic effort!

simonp · « **Reply #30 on:** 09 November, 2008, 01:56:17 pm »

Well done Annie.

andygates · « **Reply #31 on:** 09 November, 2008, 03:00:04 pm »

Quote from: annie on 09 November, 2008, 01:52:38 pm

I did notice one thing, the number of guys who did not like being passed by a woman. I caught up with one guy who was breathing very heavily, he then upped the pace, I slowed down and waited, then passed him about ten seconds later.

Silly boy!

TimO · « **Reply #32 on:** 09 November, 2008, 03:11:10 pm »

Well done annie, that sounds like a perfectly respectable time for 7 miles. I've not quite managed to get under an hour for 10km, so you're beating me anyway (which admittedly isn't saying much!)

Julian · « **Reply #33 on:** 09 November, 2008, 05:15:50 pm »

53 minutes for seven miles? That's triffic!

Well done Annie.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #34 on:** 09 November, 2008, 05:20:15 pm »

I reckon you are probably Suffolk's fastest grannie!

annie · « **Reply #35 on:** 09 November, 2008, 05:27:43 pm »

Quote from: wowbagger on 09 November, 2008, 05:20:15 pm

I reckon you are probably Suffolk's fastest grannie!

Probably the noisiest too. I didn't hear anyone else chatting or being silly, just me. Each time I spoke to another runner they seemed quite shocked. Must have been quite obvious that I was a newbie.

annie · « **Reply #36 on:** 09 November, 2008, 06:17:44 pm »

Just seen the results.

I came 124th out of 336 and was the 22nd woman to cross the line.

My time of 53.55 is recorded as 54 minutes $:-\$ so some 5 seconds between me crossing the line and them making a note of my time I was invisible. Never mind, I am pleased, very pleased.

Crystal Tips · « **Reply #37 on:** 09 November, 2008, 06:44:30 pm »

Well done Annie, a brilliant time, but it's even more important that you enjoyed yourself

Like you, I didnt know I was competitive till I started running. I LOVE passing yourger thinner people

(And I'm a fair bit slower than you)

Hope you have a nice congraulatory dinner and drink or two this evening.

annie · « **Reply #38 on:** 09 November, 2008, 06:47:03 pm »

Quote from: Crystal Tips on 09 November, 2008, 06:44:30 pm

Well done Annie, a brilliant time, but it's even more important that you enjoyed yourself

Like you, I didnt know I was competitive till I started running. I LOVE passing yourger thinner people (And I'm a fair bit slower than you)

Hope you have a nice congraulatory dinner and drink or two this evening.

Thank you Crystal Tips. I hope that your injuries are being sorted and you are resting.

Dinner, looks like a bowl of cereal and a bar of chocolate, tis all I can think of at the moment, my appetite vanished some time ago. I shall have a cup of spiced chai. I know it sounds boring but it will make me happy. Time for jim jams after I have attacked my push up challenge for the day

Crystal Tips · « **Reply #39 on:** 09 November, 2008, 06:49:50 pm »

I dont know about boring, chocolate and spices chai sounds mighty fine to me!

You're very keen even thinking about push ups on a race day!

I'm going to the physio on Tuesday, probably will get the steroid injection and take it from there. I have been resting, though going to start this push up lark tomorrow!

annie · « **Reply #40 on:** 09 November, 2008, 06:52:06 pm »

Quote from: Crystal Tips on 09 November, 2008, 06:49:50 pm

I dont know about boring, chocolate and spices chai sounds mighty fine to me!

You're very keen even thinking about push ups on a race day!

I'm going to the physio on Tuesday, probably will get the steroid injection and take it from there. I have been resting, though going to start this push up lark tomorrow!

I shall be thinking of you on Tuesday then, good luck.

I figured I ought to do the push ups as my lats are already sore from the ones I did yesterday.

Strangely I haven't thought about it being any different to a normal day. Tomorrow is gym day and I plan to go on as normal.

hellymedic · « **Reply #41 on:** 09 November, 2008, 08:17:50 pm »

Well done! I am envious...

teethgrinder · « **Reply #42 on:** 09 November, 2008, 09:00:59 pm »

Good run annie.
I did a 10k fun run some years ago with absolutely no running practice. It took me about 55 mins, so slower than your run and a mile shorter too. I also couldn't walk properly for about 3 days afterwards. I had to turn home early later that day when I went out on my bike too.

Regulator · « **Reply #43 on:** 10 November, 2008, 09:35:21 am »

Well done my dear! Have some extra chocolate - it's a miracle recovery agent, so I've been told....

annie · « **Reply #44 on:** 10 November, 2008, 10:09:26 am »

Quote from: Regulator on 10 November, 2008, 09:35:21 am

Well done my dear! Have some extra chocolate - it's a miracle recovery agent, so I've been told....

Why thank you.

Just back from a gentle run and gym session. Managed to devour my breakfast so know I am ok as my appetite has returned with a vengeance.

I think I will take the rest of the morning off and relax on the sofa.

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