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My first 5K What a Challenge :). It was an exciting trail and looked really cool with all the head torches winding up and down the tracks through the trees. It was my first ever race so if I wasn’t concentrating so hard on getting one foot in front of the other and breathing I would have probably taken in the scenery a bit more! I think the crowd talking over the briefing at the start meant my friends and I didn’t hear where to head first so ended up doing an extra loop on top of the 5K. Some complaints about lack of organisation on social media but have to say thanks to the marshals who braved the cold and darkness and encouraged us along the trail. The hills weren’t too steep on the 5K so it was a manageable track for me (a complete beginner). There were a few parts where the track was very muddy but my friend was there to pull me out of the mud. It was handy running in a group to give a heads up if there were big puddles or tree trunks ahead as it was dark even with a head torch. Regardless of whether it was more than 5K that we ended up doing it was a great challenge, an interesting trail and for me personally, a real achievement. The challenge hasn’t put me off running, if anything I’m now keen to start running properly and do another race with my friends. Would definitely do this one again but perhaps also a day time race next to try something new. Cheers for the snacks and cool medal!