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Finally recovered from my first 10k on Sunday. I paced it well but the heat was a killer. Felt pretty fresh after until I took my shoes off and instantly got cramps in the soles of both feet. They had gone numb/to sleep at one point about a third of the way in and had obviously swollen in the heat. The pain has finally gone today but walking hasn't been fun this week.
Also, spent a few hours in the sun after waiting for the half-marathon and marathon runners in our group to finish. Managed to get sunburnt and took Monday off with heat stroke.
Still - with a bit more training I'd have enjoyed it more but was a lovely day for it and nice route. Really social as well, was expecting it to be more competitive but was nice and relaxed, especially at the back as we were all supporting each other to get round.
Tempted to sign up for the next 10k in August and get properly in shape plus training in warmer weather.