Hi all, I thought it would be fun to talk about what running events people have coming up in the final months of the year.
I’ve got a local 10k race (Wilne 10K) coming up this Sunday. I’ve bought some new Kinvara 14 to race in, as I think my Triumph 20 are a bit heavy for a race day. I’m not fast but I do enjoy the occasional event. I did this run in 52:41 last year which I was really happy with. If I can be around that again I’ll be chuffed, although I feel like I’m a bit slower than I was last year.
My other upcoming event is the Equinox 24 hour event around Belvoir Castle in the UK. It’s a 10k lap relay event. Doing it with a buddy and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s a beautiful course and the whole event has a great atmosphere. I did 4 laps last year, I’m hoping to slow down a little but do a couple more laps this year. The night time laps are the highlight, as I don’t often run in the pitch black with a headtorch.
I just picked up running this year and have been taking it slow in ramping up the mileage. Having said that I signed up for my local 5k and I’m kind of nervous and excited. Never ran or been to a race before
The first one is a scary experience. The main advice I would give you is to run your own race, don’t worry if people are flying off into the distance. Also don’t underestimate the benefit of latching on to someone and using them as a way to pace yourself.
Right on. Petition to start ParkRuns at 9:30/10 instead of 8am on a Saturday. I haven’t made my local one as yet.
They start at 9am in the UK, I still rarely get there though 😂 Saturday is my one lie in day.