A big THANK YOU to all you inspiring people who have been pushing me and pulling me along. I set off today at a 'sustainable pace' and ran slowly , listening to my audio book (Any Human Heart by William Boyd- Highly recommended as a long run buddy). The final hill nearly did for me but I kept going and (I can't really believe this) I ran for 10K.
Sitting here with yoghurt, fruit and nuts and a cup of tea and a very silly smile on my face 
Congratulations on the 10k! I bet you will be grinning all day and quite rightly so.
Thank you. Smiling is the only thing that doesn't ache!
Well done on your 10k - it's a great distance and really satisfying to run. Here's to many more!🙂
Indeed. 5 months ago I didn't run at all!
Thanks for posting this. Nowhere near my 5k yet but encouraging to see a newbie runner getting up to 10k after such a short time. Still not sure if 10k is where I want to be .. but given me some food for thought.
The first of many! Well done. The first one is special.
Thanks It feels great
A big well done Helen. Next you'll be entering races 🤗
Hmmmm. Maybe 😂
The only reason I upped the distance to 10K was to enter races for bling. I've become a bit of a bling slut since 😏🏅
I just worry they'd be packing up by the time I finished 😂
Fantastic acheivement Helenwheels..did you know there is a badge for that😊xx
Thanks Jan,. Your run was one of my reasons for pushing myself so thank you for posting
I have asked for badge😁
Ha, you ran TWICE as far as me😅..
Well done 💪👏👏👏🎉
But you ran it mindfully and I loved the post, so that was what I wanted to do too
There is now a big smile on my face Well done you!
Thanks IJ. I am now drinking a glass of celebratory merlot. Yum 🍷
Good job with th grouting too 👍😊
Well done! Best distance to nail! You can continue to go a little bit further each week 🙂
IP is right about racing 🙂 It's FUN 🏅
Thank you MissW That's the plan (the distance not the racing )
Congratulations Helenwheels! Oh what a great feeling that must be! I'm still at the 8k stage,so I just can't wait to get to 10k. There is so many hills and incline where I live so it is taking a it longer than I'd hoped!
Anyhoo well done you !👏👏👏😄😄
Thank you very much Peggy59 we all have our own journeys to take but I am sure that your slow and steady approach will pay off with years of safe running ahead. Bast**d hills!
Fantastic! Well done - 10k is a lovely distance
Thank you Anniemurph
Its quite a long way isn't it!
Only just found this post......very well done! Are you still smiling!
Thank you Skyesue. Well its been a tough week and no running has been possible 
I was feeling quite fed up but decided to re-appraise and take the week off as a 'running holiday'. Back out there tomorrow for a slow and steady 5k. I cant wait!
Happy 
Chuffed but worried
Happy Thursday
A second (but irresponsible) 10K
