24 hours late

[Davoda]

I had planned to run my first ever 10k yesterday - had the route planned, had a 2 hour window in the afternoon, all sorted....Well almost. I could feel a slight tightness in my left calf & decided to be sensible & rest it an extra day. Besides it was blowing a gale & I don't love running that much!

Instead of running I went to the running shop with the sole purpose of buying the Garmin fr35. They only had one in stock in the colour I didn't want - but patience is not my strong point. I decided I could live with the lime green colour, said to the guy "it's on John Lewis's website for £159...". He said "no problem, it's your for £159 - actually no I'll do better than that, 15% off, so £152!" (Support your local running shop!!)

Wanted to go out this afternoon - couldn't, but then just went for it at 6:15, Garmin on the wrist - going for negative splits. And I did it! I ran 10k. Honestly I can't believe it. The fact that I did it in 58:43 is an unbelievable bonus. Would have preferred to run it in the countryside, or in a forest - but hopefully I'll get that opportunity soon

I almost managed a nice negative split pattern - the 9thk spoiled the pattern, but I'm really pleased that overall the 2nd 5k was 2 mins faster than the first 5k.

Love the Garmin btw! (And the colour is growing on me - the watch is so useful, the colour doesn't matter!)

Special thanks to ju-ju- for your 10k programme, it was brilliant. Just perfect for a busy lifestyle & loved all the wee video clips & things to think about. Really appreciate you doing this for us. Thanks again. It was a great way to get to 10k

[Razouski]

Wow, congratulations Davoda , I am seriously impressed and fabulous time too. 👏🏼🎊💐🏃🏽‍♀️🥂👍🏽🍾🎉🎈

[Davoda Graduate10 in reply to Razouski]

Thanks Razouski - I'm truly shocked & thrilled & in disbelief.

However, I feel a real disappointment that you've had a set back, I've kind of felt you were my running buddy - we graduated a week apart, your enthusiasm matched what I was thinking & we started B210K at the same time, so I've been rooting for you all along. Ireally really hope this is just a wee blip for you & you can get it sorted soon!

[Razouski in reply to Davoda]

Yes, I'd thought of us as running buddies, so really pleased for you and just hoping I can get back on track soon.

Love your new graduation badge! 🥇 🏆

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 10k and in a great time too!🙂

[Davoda Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you! I think I'll be in shock for a while!

[Dunder2004 Graduate10]

Really well done, that's a really good benchmark.

Hope you get on well with your new Garmin.

[Davoda Graduate10 in reply to Dunder2004]

Thanks! I'm certainly very impressed with it so far. 😃 Ok it's only once, but I can see it's great!

[poppypug Graduate10]

Yay Well done ! Theres loads of us on Garmin if you want to join us on there . I am poppypug on there too xxx

[Davoda Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

Time to track you down

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Huge congratulations... very well done!

But, what d'you mean.... "...Don't love running that much" ? Yes you do

[Davoda Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Ok I do - depending on the right conditions!

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Davoda]

🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

PS

The badge suits you very well!