So, there are officially less than 50 days to go until the 2017 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k! We at Enjoy Swansea Bay love a good personal story, and so alongside our Active Swansea 10k Club, we’ve asked the newest member of our team to blog her experience as she trains for our very own Admiral Swansea Bay 10k on 24 September.

Here’s what Georgia has to say..
In a moment of post-holiday madness, I’ve decided to don my running gear, finally bite the bullet and submit my entry in for this years’ race in Swansea Bay.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m by no means a ‘runner’ but this won’t be my first 10k… Ok, I’ve done ONE 10k before but one is better than nothing right?! Seeing as the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k course is an ideal fast, flat course, I’m aiming to beat my current race PB of 56:00.

I work at a desk Monday-Friday 8.30-5pm so don’t get much exercise in during the day.

But as a member of the Active Swansea Leisure Centres, I’ll be sure to make the most of both the cardio and weights machines on those glorious summer days… when it’s tipping it down with rain. I’ve actually just arranged my first 1-2-1 session next week at Penlan, I’ll keep you posted soon and let you know how I get on.

Other than working and trying to exercise, I’m a sucker for a coffee and a good piece of cake (particularly white chocolate cheesecake) and also enjoy taking my little dog, Buddy, out for long walks across the beach. My other hobbies include serial window-shopping for handbags I can’t afford and watching Love Island (but I won’t divulge my passion for that here)

My Welsh Terrier x Schnauzer, Buddy

Since I’ve just given you a brief insight to myself and my life, I think it’s time to put a face to the name. Here’s a snap of me after my 10k I did back in July – very tired, very sweaty, and very, very sunburnt.

After the Wales 10k in Tenby

These summer evenings are the perfect time to train (if we ever get some sunshine that is) and so next week I’m planning an exercise class, 5k run, weights session and a 7k (maybe 8k if I’m up to it) run along the prom.

Be sure to check back here each week to keep up with my training updates, right up until the big day on Sunday 24 September! If you fancy taking up the challenge with me, be sure to get your entry in here by Thursday 31 August.

We also have our junior 1k, 3k and 5k races so why not get the whole family involved in what is sure to be a fantastic day (note: junior races are only available to under 16’s and not adults – trust me I’ve already checked) Enter online here by Saturday 9 September.

Wish me luck with my first week back!

Georgia

The 36^th Admiral Swansea Bay 10k race and fun run was staged along the scenic sweep of Swansea Bay on Sunday September 18^th 2016 in late summer balmy weather and saw 2 Kenyan and Run- Fast stablemates battling it out in a grandstand finish.

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Swansea Bay 10k fought off stiff competition to come second in the ‘Best 10k in the UK’ category in this year’s UK Running Awards. For that reason, Brecon Carreg Mineral Water have chosen the race as one of the challenges for their virtual running group – Team Brecon Carreg.

From hundreds of entries they chose a team of runners of all ages and running abilities to take part in the group. They each have the chance to run events across Wales, from 10k distances to half marathons.

Five of the team will be running the event – Hannah Green, Mark Fowles, Aimi Healey-Bracher, Jayne Edwards and Clair Houston. They all will be wearing their Team Brecon Carreg t-shirts so if you see them during the race, please cheer them on.

Along with a supply of water and a Brecon Carreg running top, the team also have access to on-going motivation through a private Facebook group as well as goodies to keep them going through the year.

For regular updates from #TeamBreconCarreg, training tips and general water-related fun follow ‘Brecon Water’ on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

There’s not long to go now! If you haven’t already secured your place in this year’s Admiral Swansea Bay 10k, you’ve only got until 31^st August to sign up. The race itself takes place on Sunday 20th September.

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With the event now over we can take a minute to reflect on the event, to look at our triumphs and tribulations, but one things for sure, we couldn’t have done it without our sponsors.

So a big thank you to Admiral, Heart FM, Day’s Rental, Brecon Carreg, Amberon, and Subway. Recognition should also go to the Welsh Athletics and Run Britain for the race support that they’ve provided.

A thank you to all our volunteers that supported us before, during and after the race, whom helped guide and provide race event management.

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