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Pools, Bikes and my new pair of trainers
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16-04-2010 11:48pm#1
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5k run
My first 5k with no fast walking whatsoever and it felt great. I didn't even feel the need to slow down I just kept going at a great pace.
After the LSR I thought I wouldn't be able to do the whole 5k today without slwoing down but I found the right pace and it went like a breeze
5k in 35.47
The weather is amazing here today. The sun is shining brightly and there isn't a cloud in the sky. There is anice breeze though that kept me from melting!! I am going to have to dig out the sun cream I think if this weather continues to stop my face getting burnt. The sun is always shining right on me on my way back every run!!
Avg HR: 151
Max HR: 1710 -
4 mile run
Last long run today before Sunday. It was very overcast and humid and I really felt it. I longed for a nice cool breeze that never came!!
It was definitely busy out on my usual route today. I had to stop three times: to give directions, to get rid of 2 sets of wayward dogs that found ti fun to chase me, and a mad postman in his van!!
All in all though a great run and I am pleased with the time. I have one more shorter run planned for Friday and then rest before race day.
6.44km in 46mins
Avg HR: 155
Max HR: 1780 -
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Sunday 2nd May 2010
Today was my first ever 10k race and what a fabulous day it turned out to be.
The day started out very wet as the black clouds, wind and rain lashed down as I arrived into Limerick and I was soaked through by the time I made my way to the start line. The rain stopped and the atmosphere got rid of any chills or doubts I had, it was fantastic. The marathon and half marathon sections were well underway and I cheered a few people on before getting near the 10k start line and I began warming up. Slowly but surely the start line became packed and by the time it was 5 minutes to go the girl doing the commentating and getting us all ready to go announced there were over 3000 people!!
The mayor of the city did his speech and then counted us down...and we were off!!
The sensation of going along with the crowd was amazing; I moved over to allow those a lot faster to pass and settled into a great pace. The first 2 miles flew by!!
Unfortunately just after 2 miles, part of the course narrowed down to a walkway bridge that caused a back up of people trying to get over it. Everyone went from running along to a stop and it took at least a minute to get going again which was such a shame. I continued on though and before I knew it we had reached the halfway mark. I couldn’t believe how fast it was going.
Just after halfway, I was hit with a stitch in my side. We were also going uphill which didn’t help and I did have to slow right down. At this point it entered my head that I still had a lot to do and I began to doubt I would be able to push myself on without having to slow down to a walk. We rounded the top of the hill though just past Thomond Park Stadium and the stitch eased and the downhill run got rid of any doubts and I managed to do my best kilometre ever!!
The next hard bit for me was kilometre 8. It was all up hill and by now the sun was out in full force and my head was boiling. I kept going knowing that I was so close to the end and the crowds were out willing every competitor on at each corner. It was fabulous to have people cheering you and giving you encouragement.
The last mile was downhill and as we came over the bridge and you could see the finish line I could help but smile. We had two more corners to get around and with two band playing their music as loud as they could and with the crowds now lining the streets and cheering at the tops of their voices I sprinted to the finish line.
I could have cried as I went across the line. I had completed my first ever 10k, I ran all of it AND although I was aiming for sub 80 minutes I did it in 69 minutes and 5 seconds which included the minute stop at mile 2!!
I am ecstatic. I cannot believe how well it went. The atmosphere of a race is something I have never felt before and I am so addicted. When I stopped after crossing the finish line I nearly threw up as the stitch in my side I had forgotten about as I sprinted over the line came back with a vengeance. But as I met my family I shouted “It was amazing, I can’t wait to do it again”:D:D:D 0 -
onthehorizon wrote: »Sunday 2nd May 2010
“It was amazing, I can’t wait to do it again”:D:D:D
Whats the next one so
Well done and nice report0 -
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