Sussan Fun Run

Yesterday was the Sussan Women's fun run. It was a very interesting race in a number of ways. I was really looking forward to this event and feeling the pressure because the top three in each age group receive a medal and prizes. I decided to enter the 10km, even though it was an 8am start.

It was very hectic at the start as I picked up my race bib and event t shirt and I had to arrange to meet Dad to give him the t shirt. However, he had to park a while away and I still hadn't seen him with five minutes till the race started. Nevertheless I squished into the massive group at the starting line with about 30 seconds till the race started. It was a terrible start, worse than usual and it was a while before I could run freely. I had forgotten to take a pair of shorts to dads so I had to borrow a pair of his - luckily they pretty much fit even if they did look a bit daggy.

I had two embarrassing moments in the race, both in the first 2km.
i) I tripped over and commando rolled!
I tripped on the kerb just before the 1km mark and grazed my knees, hand and arm slightly. Luckily I was too hurt or bleeding and I got up straight away and kept running. A few seconds later a woman ran alongside me and told me it had looked spectacular and made sure I was alright. So embarrassing!

ii) At the first drink station I grabbed a cup, took a sip and then chucked my cup in what I thought was the bin. It was actually the bin from which they were filling up the cups with water! I realised straight away and quickly ran off. I felt terrible for the rest of the race!

My running hero - Anna Thompson was running this race and she won it of course. I saw her around before, during and after the race and I was star struck. She's so awesome!

I had forgotten to bring mum's polar so I had no idea what kind of time I ran which really annoyed me. It also meant I couldn't pace myself properly. I was aiming for under 50 minutes but I knew I wouldn't get there because I hardly pushed myself, especially in the first 5km. The last couple of kilometres were really comfortable and I enjoyed the sprint finish as usual. I was very relieved to finish.

The showbags were really good with lots of jelly beans, muesli bars, drinks etc. Plus I had the event t shirt. The event information sheet said the results would be up by 6pm yesterday. I checked the internet yesterday at 5.30pm not really expecting it to be up yet. I then continued to check until 7.30pm. I went back on at 8.30pm and the 5km results were up but not the 10km results. So I checked again this morning. No luck. The results were up when I got home this afternoon. I came THIRD in my age group and 232 overall!!!!!! So I receive a medal/ commemorative wine glass and a one month free membership to Re-Creation health clubs!!!!!!

I will definitely be doing this run again next year!!