This is my first running event in Melbourne – and is also my first one since Covid.
I was torn between 10km and 21km; I am not ready for 21km since I have not been practicing hard enough, but I also felt it was too expensive to pay AUD$80 for a 10km run (not including T-shirt). In the end I registered for the 10km, as I am keen to gain my running momentum back. Training is good, but running in an event is a fun and unique experience that will encourage me to keep going.
As this is my first time in the Run Melbourne event I was not sure of the starting point. When I got off at Flinders Street station, I saw a guy wearing the bib so I followed him, and I did not realise another two women were following me as well. If he was wrong then we were all doomed 😂 luckily it was fine.
Finally found the starting point
Selfie at the start of the event
Thousands of people in the event
The weather was sunny at about 10 degree celsius in the morning which was perfect for running. I probably should not wear the jacket as I got warm up very fast.
Ben was waiting for me at the finishing line and took a photo of me 🙂
At the end of the event with the finisher medal
Reward myself a Nasi lemak at Pappa Rich, QV building
My official time is 01:10:28 and I am happy about it as I thought I would take 80 minutes. I am hoping to join more running events in the near future 🙂
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