4 years in a row and more fun every time!
The Asics British 10k London Run, at 09:35am on Sunday 12th July 2009.
At 06:00am I am always undecided whether a 09.35am start to a race is a good idea. At 10:20am running across Westminster Bridge staring up at Big Ben with the sun beaming down behind it I have my answer. An early start wins every time. London always looks so beautiful.
It was the perfect weather for running, a mixture of clouds, sunshine and cool breezes. The time just whizzed by and in no time I was at the finish. I was absolutely shattered with nothing else to give, so no dynamic finish, just a stagger down the Mall and across the line to the claps and cheers of crowds of onlookers and off course the daffodil volunteers standing at the barrier waiting to say ‘thank you’ for my support.
I have been suffering with a shoulder injury so I left Kathryn to enjoy the after party and headed off to my local gym for a steam and soak in the hot tub, where I sat and recalled the race with a big smile on my face. There really is nothing like the adrenalin of racing and the satisfaction of completing an event.
The photograph above is me looking a lot worse for wear at the finish with my medal and a smile.
The results of the race have not yet been posted so I have no idea of my real time, but according to my trusty old wrist watch it was circa fifty minutes – yet again! I just cannot seem to break that fifty minute mark, but not bad for a veteran in the 40+ bracket.
Breaking the fifty mark to raise money for charity was not a problem this year, in fact because of all your very kind and generous sponsorship pledges Abenefit2u have raised £167.00 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
So all that is left for me to say is a VERY BIG THANK YOU to everyone for your donations, well wishes and support.
Until next time…
Dianne
