As I wrote earlier, I signed in for both the Singelloop and the Vrouwenloop in Enschede.
I ran, I finished and I surprised myself with my running time.
The singelloop, 8.04km, was tough. I was already exhausted after 4km, though I kept running, and running. My main spirit to keep me going where loads of friends that where standing next to the parcours and supported me.
I finished in 48 mint and 08 seconds, an average speed of exact 10km/h.
Just two weeks later I ran the vrouwenloop. This time 10km. The weather was great (around 25 degrees), my parents where there and my “trainer” as well. While running I saw again quite some people I knew standing on the side, supporting me.
Again, I ran and I ran. This time two rounds of 5km, and I finished in 58 min and 08 seconds, an average speed just above the 10km/h… I was stunned!! Happy I was, and proud I am.
I did it!! While I, just 6 months ago, wondered if I would be able to run 5 mile, I now know I can and even better I ran a bit more.
Should I now push my limits even further and motivate myself to run 16km?
For now I am not sure, yet.
I am definitely a summer runner, and since autumn has arrived my runs have stopped. Though with the knowledge and experiences of this year, I will continue to motivate myself to stay active with sports, cause I feel great!!!
