Bridge Run 2007

Me at the finish

Dad and I

Thanks Scoop (again!)

Donna and I

What a fabulous day!!! Between the race, having Scoop and my Dad at the finish and getting to meet WW supermodel/Shannan protege/RPM queen Tiny Donna, I have had the best day!

1. The Race

Today ended up being great conditions for the race- sunny but not hot! The race got off to a slow start, taking 5mins just to get across the start line. Once I was across though, it was a nice clear race, where I got to run my own pace for nearly the whole race. My legs felt like lead for the first two km's but soon warmed up and felt comfortable, and had to try and hold myself back so I had enough petrol to last myself the whole race. Then I let rip for the last 3kms. I crossed the line with an official time of 55:55, but it doesn't seem quite right... I kept rough tabs by my analog watch I was wearing, and it seemed like closer to 51 mins. I think perhaps the start gate never registered my proper start time, seeing as the difference equates to roughly how long it took for me to get to the start? Ah well, I know I did good, so that's all that matters!!!

2. Scoop and Dad

It was so cool having Scoop and Dad there to support me! Especially my Dad- we're from a small town called Scone, 4 hours away from Sydney, so it was a real treat to have my Dad in town to see my effort. And Scoop has been a fabulous support for all my races- he puts up with my whinging about my achey bits, and gets up early for the races and travels in with me, and carries my backpack around till I finish. Poor bloke felt like a packhorse for the C2S with my big bag of food and water! I'm a lucky girl to have such lovely boy!

3. Tiny Donna

It was so wonderful to meet Donna in person finally! It just cemented in my mind what a beautiful person she is- just so lovely and nice! I was so excited that she made the effort to come and see us runners! And to come up to where my family and I were having drinks after the race- I really appreciated it Donna! Can you tell how blown away I was from the meeting by all the exclaimation marks I've used :) I hope this is the start of a great friendship, as I would be honoured to have such a cool person in my life.

Well done to Nic, Katie P and Kate A on their efforts! Especially Kate- I am in awe of your achievement! You are my idol! Hope everyone recovers well x