FIrst 5k race done!

Set everything out last night like I was preparing for a polar expedition when in reality it was a friendly local park run. Up at 6.30am to make sure my porridge is digested in time. Major fog meant I arrived at the venue with only 10mins to wait, nervously eyeing up all the fit people and keen runners until I saw some people arriving in velour leisure wear and some others who clearly enjoy a bun or two which made me feel a lot better (by the way, i am with you on that as i cannot resist a muffin myself ). Set off in the middle/front of the pack and watched what seemed like a million runners pass me as I tried to pace myself and fix on a couple of runers close by. A fit looking , all the gear type was my pace setter plus an amazing bloke who was getting on in years and shuffled but was doing the shuffling at a faster pace than me... Ended up on second and third lap passing some which was fab and telling myself knees ok, legs ok breathing a bit ropy but ok... So ok keep going and when you see the finish keep pushing. Anyway ended up chasing a nice lady and not quite sprinting as can't really do that but there you go. P robably could have pushd harder if the boss was shouting in my ear but never mind. Finished in 28.50 so not the 27 I would have liked but ok and in one piece. Big grin at end of race. Sorry no photos but just imagine the forth bridge with lots of teeth on it and bobs your uncle. The clan were at the finish and the boss was informed of the pace. Got in the car, bought some petrol, went homed, showered, had a cup of tea and not yet 10. 15 am. Lovely!