10k - a great distance

[JaySeeSkinny]

Many, many moons ago I remember reading a conversation somewhere on here where 2 runners were discussing what a great distance 10k is, so much better than 5k. At the time I was in awe, 10k was a real struggle for me, my longest regular runs were 5, 6 and 7k. This evening, many moons later, I ran my "default" distance for a longer run which is now 10k. It was lashing it down, I got really muddy, in fact it was almost stormy (which is why I only did 10k), my face and arms got red from the cold, but I returned home exhilarated and happy. Nothing was hurting, I wasn't exhausted, in fact I felt I could do the whole thing again. An easy 10k brought a smile to my lips - what a great distance it is!

[Hidden]

Love it - I remember not so long ago you were singing the praises of 6k. You're ticking off these distances very nicely

[IannodaTruffe Graduate10]

I couldn't agree more.

The perfect 10!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

10... perfick!!!

Blustery, blowy, rainy and rough.... and you totally did it!!!! Easily!!!! Wow!

[Talulah1984]

Well this time it is me in awe! 5k is still my comfortable distance with 8.5k as my PB. Hats off to you👌🏼

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10 in reply to Talulah1984]

You'll get there if you keep running! I am permanently amazed how far it is possible to run. Have fun getting to 10k and beyond!

[Hidden]

Well done you. Can't wait till ten k becomes the perfect distance for me...can do it but it is a struggle!!!

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I wouldn't have believed it last year either. But if you keep plugging at it the distances do get longer. It took me over a year after graduation to get into the rhythm of a long - at least 10k -run every weekend. And now 10k tends to be the shortest distance for a long run.

[davelinks Graduate10]

Yes, a nice distance, I'm considering doing The Croydon 10k again, but will need to do some training to get there again. My nephew is booked in on it so gives me some extra motivation..

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10]

Oh yes! Long time since I've done one for various reasons, but can't wait till I get back there...

[misswobble Graduate10]

The 10k is a launch pad to longer distances, and helps fitness with shorter, faster ones

10k racing is brill!

On that note I am out the door presently for a 12k 🏃‍♀️✔️😃

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

I definitely agree. I like my 12,14 and 16k runs aswell. Anything over 12 is still a challenge though.

[Wannaberoadrunner]

Just the thought of a 10K run leaves me feeling exhausted at the moment. However, I'll get started with that at some point next year, probably after running for 18 months. I've graduated from 5K, though.

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10 in reply to Wannaberoadrunner]

Don't let yourself get bored with just running 5k. Try to shake it up a bit!

[Wannaberoadrunner in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

I will. Eventually.