Here we are again, another race report from me.

Well after the last few days of Illness with flu i wasn't sure if i would make this race but i had raised a fair bit of money for my chosen charity, Alzheimer's and I really didn't want to let anyone down, having tried to change my place over to my hubby and being unsuccessful i decided yesterday that i had to do it myself.
Had the usual restless night and got up around 7.30am not feeling too bad considering, loaded the car and set off for some friends just outside Manchester city centre, a bit of a stressful journey as kids playing up and Sat Nav broke but eventually we arrived, parked car and jumped on a tram in city centre, frantically tried to find a loo as start time was fats approaching, said my goodbyes to family and friends and made my way to the start line, was stood there looking for Dave ( Bats ) and Rob the daffodil when i realised i had forgotten my Garmin, panic set in, I couldn't run without my Garmin , could feel myself getting stressed and just wanted the race to start ( Silly I know ) I managed to get to the front and the gun went, within 2 minutes i knew i was going to struggle, the flu bug i had had since Wednesday had gone to my chest and i was really struggling to breath, i was gasping to get enough air in my lungs but was determined not to walk, i didn't know my pace as had no watch and was getting myself in a bit of a tizz, told myself to calm down and got a steady pace going, loads of people were overtaking me but i just tried to focus on my pace and getting enough air in my lungs, before i knew it we were at the 5k marker and i knew i was going to make it albeit at a slow pace, the support from the crowds was great and it helped me keep going, that and the thought of everyone that had been kind enough to sponsor me. As i approached the final straight i heard my hubby and boys shouting me so i ran over and gave the boys a high 5, I still had no idea of the time but knew i was almost at the finish so i pushed as hard as my poorly lungs would let me and crossed the finish line in 58 something, I had got my sub 60 despite everything.

I know I can do a better time as i have done 54 mins during a HM but I'm happy with my time today.

Sorry i didn't see any of the RF gang, Rob i did see you I think and shouted you but you looked at me blankly..............shouting Ray at you instead of Rob probably didn't help I blame the overdose on lemsips for my muddled brain

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Challenges set by Basd:
sub 25.30 5k
sub 56 10k
sub 2.12 HM
My justgiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/Lisa-Preston0

Sorry you didn't feel so good.

But 58 mins is still a great time, especially with the effects of flu - well done!

Hope you get better soon.

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1. Complete marathon - done! 23rd May 2010
2. Scottish Kilomathon
3. PB at 5k
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Probably not

Ahh twinnies Well done on running it despite all the difficulties

Well done Lisa, especially considering your physical condition! Time to take a few days off running and get rid of it properly!

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Sub 1.35 HM October 17th
New HM PB before end of 2010
Sub 20.00 5k before end of 2010

Well run/done!

I do seem to remember this mad woman shouting "Ray, Ray, Ray!!!" About ten minutes later I thought "I wonder if that was someone off the forum getting Rob and Ray mixed up, but it was too late to go back and check at that point

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Challenge 1: set by Ray/d87heaven - Run a sub 50 10k - Finally achieved April 2nd 2010 - 49:24
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Sounds like a fab run given your current health issues chick! Blinking well done

I have to admit this made me laugh very loudly and you may now owe me a tena lady (mainly because that is almost definitely something I would have done )

Sounds like you did really well considering you're just recovering from the lurgy. Sub 60 is still a really good time, well done. :-)

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Goals for 2010 - sub 1hr 10k, and aiming to complete GNR without walking!

Well done, you did brilliantly!!

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great running Lisa, given your illness over the last few days thats a more than respectable time

likewise sorry never got to see you and the family again, but theres plenty more races

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Past: Humber (hm). Present: Great Yorks (10k). Future: Great North (hm)

Lisa, what a star! Amazing stuff getting a sub-60 when you've been so ill!

Hats off to you duck! Well done you

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Races: Santa 5k Llandysilio - 13/12/09 - COMPLETED 32.18
A sub-2.5hrs Half before end of 2010! (challenged by twinnies)

HaHa, yes twas me, had been looking for you for ages so when i finally saw this daffodil on the other side of the barriers i got a little excited and shouted your name( well your new name ) rather loudly several times, you looked right at me while i stood there for a good few seconds before quickly shuffling away again......Oh the shame

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Challenges set by Basd:
sub 25.30 5k
sub 56 10k
sub 2.12 HM
My justgiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/Lisa-Preston0

PMSL!

Lisa you just keep smashing those PB;s out of the park my friend! GREAT result even with flu-lungs!

Love that your family caught you and the boys got a high five..

"RAAAAAY!!!"

"RRRRRAAAAAY!"

Why is he not waving.. so rude...

"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYY! It's me!?!?! "

ROFL

Does this mean I am off the hook for the wrong Camper moment??

x

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New Challenge
Sub 2hr Half
Sub 50 10k

Yes, thought you may like that one Laura

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Challenges set by Basd:
sub 25.30 5k
sub 56 10k
sub 2.12 HM
My justgiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/Lisa-Preston0

blimey thats fantastic, i wasnt ill and only managed 1 hour 4 in my 10k this morning, my hat goes off to you, fantastic running

ali x

Love it..

Going to have to print off these moments for when times get too serious!

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New Challenge
Sub 2hr Half
Sub 50 10k