I'm training to run a 10K in aid of cancer research as I lost my husband to cancer in October.

[Gillysmith]

Training is going well ran 5.3 miles yesterday, so not far off my goal now.

Found ParkRun to be an enjoyable event to take part in.

[Biscuit0107 Graduate10]

Oh wow, Gillysmith i'm really sorry to hear you lost your husband. I can't imagine how that must feel, but well done for doing something so positive in raising money for cancer research xx

[Gillysmith in reply to Biscuit0107]

Thanks xx

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

I'm so sorry that you've suffered such a loss. That must be very hard.

I think what you're doing is brilliant and it sounds as if you've put the training in as you are nearly there! Have you got a race booked?

[Gillysmith in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks, no not yet as I needed to see if I was capable of getting to 10K as I've had lots of different injuries over the years that come with living a farming life. But so far I've not had any problems.

Will be taking a look in the New Year as to what runs cancer research are holding in my area.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10]

I'm sorry for your loss. I am glad your training is going well. What is your target training run distance before your event and when is it. I would say at 5.3 miles you would possible be there already. We say if you can run 7km you can do a 10km event. So with the conversion to miles you are doing more than ok. Good luck with your training and please keep coming back and let us know how your going.

[Gillysmith in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thanks my aim is to be able to run 10K comfortably so if I train just over the 10K I should be ok, most days I can get into the zone and find it easy but occasionally I do find it difficult to focus on that run then it seems like hard work.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Gillysmith]

Welcome to the world of training for an event. Your not alone. Some days I can go out and I feel like I'm flying other days my legs feel like they are on fire. Nutrition, hydration and sleep play a big part on how are training goes. Your body will be dealing with stress as well so if it really is saying it's too hard take the pace down to help avoid injury, you'll pick it up again at your next run. Good luck. I see you are Dalby forest. I'm a Whitby girl at heart living in London, that must be a great park run.

[Gillysmith in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thanks for sound advice

[Kmcm66]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You are doing really well and I am sure 10k is within reach now. Good luck x

[Gillysmith in reply to Kmcm66]

Thanks

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10]

That's brave of you, your loss was very recent. Well done Gilly, your Husband would be very proud of you xx

[Gillysmith in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks

[Madge50 Graduate10]

Well done Gilly, I hope your running helps just a little bit in those moments when you need it.

That looks like a fab setting - was that your parkrun? What a wonderful place to run.

You are certainly set for that 10k, if you're anything like some of us on here, (me included) you'd like to have the confidence you can do the distance before the event, even though actual training plans don't usually take you to the full distance you'll be 'racing'.

Good luck, don't forget to post on here, and don't forget the piccie, especially if there's bling! 😄🏅

Mx

[Gillysmith in reply to Madge50]

Yes that is at Dalby Forest ParkRun. I find running has helped with all the different emotions. I will keep updating. thanks for lovely comments.

[Tomas Graduate10]

Oh I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you.

It's very insipirational that you're doing something positive, well done you.

[Gillysmith]

Thanks

[poppypug Graduate10]

So sorry to hear of your loss, that must be so tough for you.

Really Well done on your training so far, you are doing brilliantly .

Please keep in touch so we can support you along your way xxx

[Gillysmith in reply to poppypug]

Thanks, I will do. Xx

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Looking good - well done and best of luck with your race. Keep posting!

[Gillysmith in reply to skysue16]

Thanks will do x

[Greylady1 Graduate10]

Sorry to hear about your loss...It looks like the Dalby Forest Parkrun. I was there last week...Right at the end!!!

[Gillysmith in reply to Greylady1]

Yes it was Dalby Park Run, I think I was 39th and another PB of 27.57.

Just been out on a training run this morning and managed 5.5 miles a lot of hills in a head wind so not easy going at all.

[Katie204 Graduate10]

My thoughts go out to you, Gilly, after your recent loss.

You are so nearly at your target - if you can run 5.3 miles, 6.2 miles (10K) is well within reach.

Best of luck! x

[Gillysmith in reply to Katie204]

Thanks. I have now run 2 10k training runs. So goal reached, in 1.02.5 would like to get below the 1hour now. X

[Irish-John Graduate10]

Gilly - it's people like you who keep me going. You have my sympathy on the loss of your husband and my sincere respect for how you are dealing with the aftermath and gratitude for being an example of overcoming it. I wish you everything good in your future.

[Gillysmith in reply to Irish-John]

Thanks so much IrishJohn, it really helps to get out for a run. Wishing you all the best for what you are experiencing at the moment. Do try to get out for a run it's a way of off loading. X

[Irish-John Graduate10 in reply to Gillysmith]

It really does help during the tough bits of life for sure. And a really nice part of it is on this Forum while we might be running on our own, we never run alone

[Gillysmith in reply to Irish-John]

Yes very true, a brilliant lot of supportive people.👍🏃‍♀️

[Irish-John Graduate10 in reply to Gillysmith]

The best of people