The Beverley 10k Run - Sunday 15th May 05 By Jonathan Rollison

The Beverley 10k - what a fantastic morning - well done Beverley Athletics Club! This was my first ever running event since school - 26 years ago. The main highlight was to see my 11 year old in the fun run come storming back into the main arena at full tilt looking determined to get a few places up the field in the 2k race. He admitted later that he started the home sprint too early, but he did hold the position to the tape! Well done Matthew!

During my training, which I didn't particularly enjoy but continued while away from home in London, I changed my goal from finishing to getting over the finish line in 45 minutes. On the day the weather was ideal and surely helped, but the greatest motivation came from other runners. In particular a tall chap, Chris, who ran at a pace which was comfortable and gave me encouragement at the right time.

The enormity of the event only really hit home when the rise to the top cattle grid revealed a long line of bobbing heads in front - I daren't look back! Buttercup yellow marshals along the route with outsretched arms and often clapping encouragingly guided and cajoled us along the way to the final downhill section into Saturday Market. Whoever says that Toll Gavel and Butcher Row aren't hills, don't believe them!

The last section to the finishing line loomed - have I made it, do I try going faster, will my legs carry me? Try a sprint? Don't be daft! Someone shouted out my name - someone there to support us in the spectators - this felt great, there's the finish - I've done it! My family were there to catch me only 30 seconds beyond my 45 minute goal! It was a feeling of euphoria.

If you have ever considered running for fitness or a pastime or just for fun - try doing it to build up for a fun race like a 10k, it makes the training worth it and you feel great just being part of an event where young and old, experienced and novice runners take part together and just do it! Will I be there next year? Possibly, but I do have a cycle challenge looming - just a small trip - London to Beverley! Bye!

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