My first 10K

I always had it in the back of my head that I might run in the Killarney women's mini marathon, but I still hadn't signed up by the time our running group met up. That first Tuesday, we were discussing the Killarney women's mini marathon a few of the girls were signed up, so that convinced me to give it a go. I signed up that Thursday and began to prepare.
On the morning of the mini marathon, I collected my number and goodie bag, I met Tina like me she was nervous. My mum who was walking it was also nervous, my stomach  was upset. I met up with Michelle  wishing each other well, soon enough we had started.  Off we all set, up the Main street I felt good I continued running and felt strong and steady. As, we turned into the Demesne across from the Cathedral all the men were lined up to cheer us on. I walked up the hill because everyone around me was and I thought I'd do the same. I powered on as I collected water at what I call the canal walk, the girls around me became familiar as over the next 4 Km we kept each other in sight. I don't like this part of the National Park it's hilly and ughhh!!
Onwards I went and as I turned towards Killarney House because  I just couldn't see the finish line I nearly pulled up when I saw Susan & Mary I was asking
 "where is the finish line"
" keep going, you're there" said Susan
And then I was. Yeah. 1:16:35.
I know there will be people reading this who will say how slow and yes compared to others it is but for me on that day I was happy.
Michelle was there at the finish she had done amazingly well and finished under the 60mins. We celebrated with raspberry ice cream which was being given out.  Tina and Bernie had also come in under the 60mins.  The medals they gave out were lovely.
I had achieved a 10K PB. So now onwards I go!