Monday, August 2, 2010

Race Report - Women's Fun Run

Race Report - So I have now recovered enough to give you the breakdown of race day. A few thankyou's need to be said first.
Mum - You are a generous beyond words - Thank you so much for flying Anja (The Bug) Caty (The Trainer) Erin (Official Team Masseuse) Lennart (Team Photographer) over for the weekend. It was so lovely having them on the sidelines cheering. xxxx
Sarah - Thank you for your unwavering support, encouragement and expertise... I would not be able to achieve any of this without you. We've got bonds now sister...xxx

Sunday (Race Day) We awoke with excitement early and had a small breaky of porrige with wildberries.. Excitedly got on the matching race gear and talked through our plans for the run. Into the car we go with The Bug and as we drive into town... Mum is like a 5 year old going to school for the first time... The flags and bunting are up and people are starting to mill around the start line... We collect our numbers, have some photo's and go for a little jog to warm up and do the required stretchers.

Listen carefully to the run instructions and get very excited. The 10kms are starting first and the 5km starting 5mins later.. Courtney has found her friend that she is running with, Gem is determined to stick with Nanny ... and Nanny is so excited I think she may pop. The 10km er's are asked to line up with only 1 min to go... then before I know it the hooter sounds and I am running. I stick with my friend Robyn for the first 4kms (she is a way faster runner than me). I am having trouble finding my rythmn. Once Robyn runs ahead I settle into my race.. and then I am going past the start line for the second lap and all of a sudden I feel great. I am coping quite nicely... Then I have a stumble on the boardwalk... manage to stay on my feet but it has shaken the confidence somewhat.

I round the drink station (all the guys from cross country) and I am now on the home stretch but really feeling it. I have given 8/10 - 9/10 effort through the whole run and I have to say I have never been so excited to see a 9km sign. Only 1km left to go... and I am determine to enjoy this... I put a smile on my face and just run... I am rounding the last corner and I put in the last little bit of energy to get myself to the finish line.... with high fives for Mum, the girls and the support crew. Mum and the girls have run a fabulous time and are really happy and I look at the clock myself. I have managed 1.05... Wow and I feel great... Now let the coffee and cake begin..xxx

Quote: That one is in the bank... what's next?????

1 comment:

  1. Excitment Plus I say ! and yes I was like a little wiggeley puppy. Just call me "Nitro Nanny"
    What a day ! thank you thank you thank you to all my beautiful girls............and Lenny. We had a great time, laughing, getting Erin foot rubs and saying after it was all over.....I hurt ! but a day later and it was all good again.
    Rach you are an inspriation. You have managed to get 3 x generations to run together, to work at being healthier and fitter, and you have connected with you nieces 3000 klms away.
    Courts and Gem, amazing, amazing young women. I love you and am so very proud of you.
    Triathalon........Bring it on !

    Nanny

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