Last night was my first club run and I really enjoyed it. I was part of a small group of mixed ages and we ran mainly cross country taking in some hills on the way. One of the things I liked about running with them was that I got to run in places I wouldn't normally be able to go on my own as I am nervous by myself in woods or in some different surroundings.
We ran through woods, through a cow field, past a ruined castle, across the Hadleigh downs and through a churchyard. Most of these was a first for me! It got dark quickly and half of the x country part was in the dark, quite how I didn't fall over is a mystery but I didn't and I got to the end ok. I kept up with the pace although I coulnd't have comfortably gone any quicker for that distance. The people were friendly and encouraging.
All in all a good run and I am looking forward to going back next Thursday.

approx 7.5 miles
time and pace didn't really matter because of the terrain but I was pleased with the time all the same
1 hour 19 minutes
approx pace 10.53
HR up and down!!