TRAINING RUN 2

I got together today with a few friends for my second training run. An early start was required to get to Winchester for the Hampshire Chronicle 10km and when the heavens opened half way down the M3 our commitment was tested. I’m afraid to say that we failed the test as we agreed running in the pouring rain wasn’t our idea of fun. Luckily the clouds lifted as we drove into Winchester and it stayed dry until about 5 minutes after the finish.

After a few cups of tea at a friend's house we walked down to the start. Actually we ran to the start because it was so cold and one too many cups of tea meant we were a little late! Our timing proved impeccable as we met the others and then we were off.

It was such a pleasure to be doing a shorter distance and despite not much training this week I felt really good. The course was quite hilly but the time flew past. We chatted for the first few kilometres and then spread out as we hit our natural strides. I was delighted to finish in 51 minutes which is an improvement on previous 10k times. The others also clocked great times and so it proved to be a big confidence boost to us all.

A big thanks to driver Lindsay and tea maker Anna, as well as to Claire, for fully supporting the brand. Ladies you looked great in your Thoosa gear!

Running to the start


Then we're off



The first hill


The finish


The ladies looking great in their gear!


If you happen to be interested in doing a 10k there's a good article in the Telegraph that you should read click here

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