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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10
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Just back from my final run of Ju Ju's up to 10k plan and...* I DID IT...ME! ! ! * I ran for the whole 10k.

Thanks to SaskAlliecat and Langley-Loper and Sandyscroll who have all shown me the way this weekend. I decided to take a leaf out of your books and have a small breakfast before I ran. I didn't for the 9k run and got quite tired. Not marmite though..some porridge and a bit of water.

Kit on and out I started my warm up walk. The football pitch was in use, so I had to walk around the edge and into the muddy woods. Out the other side and into the lane,started mapmyrun and off I go...

It didn't feel quick but wasn't my usual slow start, and I'd soon done the first K and felt fine. It was a lovely sunny morning by the time I set out so I could get away with wearing my sunglass, as I do get watery eyes and they help. I tried to run 'in the moment', rather than wishing myself further along all the time, and I thought about Oldfloss out for a run maybe if she was well enough, and Irish John who is sitting out on the ic, and of Tim and Petrina and what they are facing at the moment. I thought of MummyCav going to her friends funeral tomorrow and helping to take care of those two little boys...

Lost in thought then, but also pushing on knowing that I have worked towards this 10k and willing myself to succeed. I thought of SaskAlliecat running in the extreme cold, and Sandyscroll with her hills and Langley-Loper running around her village and wanted to join them and graduate.

I turned at 5.5k at the church as intended and always find the return journey more relaxing. It was lovely looking at the autumn colours of the trees and the blue sky. Not many acorn shells littering the pavement to crunch on now. I felt strong now and knew I would be able to finish. No speed walkers pulling out in front of me, just a dear little old lady, who stood still while I ran up to her and past her. She smiled and I thanked her. I ran past the place where I felt my calf strain a bit on the 9k run, and all was good, on the way back it feels like I'm counting down the distance instead of up.

9k done I thought of Oldfloss, did she feel up to this distance today? I hope you feel better soon and carry on with your 10k recovery back from the ic Quest.๐Ÿ˜Š

The last km I started to feel good, I was going to do this..me..at last.. and I thought I would run an extra bit to make sure the distance was all there, but only managed a few extra paces after the lady said TOTAL DISTANCE 10 KILOMETERS..total time 1hour 26 minutes split time 8.32....Yeah ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„

Happy running everybody ๐Ÿ˜Šxx

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10

Well done, brilliant, hoorah! You made it - and not in an exhausted, gasping, just making it way, but in a cool, planned way. You did everything right, built up your distance slowly and now you've cracked it. You made it sound easy.

A huge well done! The first of many๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ‘

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to JaySeeSkinny

Thanks jaysee๐Ÿ˜„..Feeling chuffed.xx

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner

And very well-deserved!

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McFitty

You did it...YOU! Woo hoo! Lovely post, lovely result. Huge congrats Jan โ˜บโ˜บโ˜บ

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to McFitty

Thank you McFitty...it was about time for me...its my 2nd runniversary this month and two years consolidation was just about enough!๐Ÿ˜„xxx

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Kimterry

Absolutely brilliant Jan! I'm chuffed for you - your run sounded so peaceful. A fabulous achievement, well done! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Kimterry

Thank you Kimterry๐Ÿ˜Š ...I was excited to be actually doing it, and felt strong and determined.

You will be doing this soon. x

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Kimterry in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thank you for your confidence in me! I'm still working my way up to running 5K non stop. But...never say never! ๐Ÿ˜€

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Well done, lovely! That's a brilliant achievement, and you did it in style. Sounds like a glorious run. I want to be like you when I'm grown up. (I cannot imagine doing 10k!)

Good work. ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜˜

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs

Ha, thank you Sadie, it was an exciting target to run...mind you I have been consolidating for two years so I think I was ready๐Ÿ˜„xxx

( you don't need to wait that long๐Ÿ˜‰...and I recommend ju ju's program) ๐Ÿ˜Šx

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Cliff_HGraduate10

I saw it on Strava Jan, too job, well done. I find porridge a good choice before a run, that or half a banana, anymore and I get a stitch.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Cliff_H

Thank you Cliff, yes I needed some fuel in the tank.

Hubby had a cup of tea and we shared a Twix when I got home๐Ÿ˜†xxx

*other chocolate bars are available๐Ÿ˜‰

Will definitely do it again, but not for a bit....๐Ÿ˜Šx

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poppypugGraduate10

Many Congratulations to you Jan !

You never gave up, Really Well done , I am so happy for you :-) xxx

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to poppypug

Oh thank you Pops, ha, its been nearly two years since you gave me the link to B210k Sammi Murphy style... ๐Ÿ˜ŠI did try that method, but found the long run/walk sessions very tiring at that time. It was once I got that 5k non-stop really comfy that the longer runs started to be a possibility. I realised that I could now tackle ju ju's up to 10k plan. I have enjoyed doing it, and thought of you as I was 'tapering' this week building up to the biggie.๐Ÿ˜Ž

Thank you for your kind comments and support ๐Ÿ˜Šxx

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poppypugGraduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thank you so much Jan and the same to you xxx

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Yay JNR!!! I knew you could do it! Ju ju's plan rocks!

Your run sounds wonderful - peaceful and very introspective. These longer runs are so great for allowing you to get lost in your thoughts. I'm glad so many of us were able to join you on your run today.

We need to scooch over a little bit, Sandyscroll and Langley-Loper , and make some room on the podium for Bluebirdrunner ! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ It's a podium party! Whoohoo!

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat

Your badge is very becoming ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat

As is yours๐Ÿ˜Ž...x

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat

Ha, thank you Sask...room for another one๐Ÿ˜Š..

Knowing you had all done the run already was so helpful to me...it filled me with possibility and gave me a positive approach to it. Crickey..what with your snow and freezing conditions and Sandys hills I had no excuse but to knuckle down ๐Ÿ˜†...

You're right...that plan rocks. I'm definitely a much stronger runner now, building up was fun and each week you get a buzz from your longer run. I recovered immediately I stopped running too...

Being part of this forum with the support and advice and encouragement is priceless...๐Ÿ˜Šxx

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner

There'll always be room for you ๐Ÿ˜Š.

The longer runs really are quite addicting, aren't they.

I agree that this forum is priceless. Even though I'm halfway around the world, I'm never running alone. I'm not one to be on social media (I'm one of what feels like a small group of people not on Facebook), but this running forum is different. The benefits to help push and pull you forward and keep the running motivation going is so contagious. I'm not sure if my motivation would've continued so strong without it and the lovely friends made here. You've played a huge role for me, so thank you so much ๐Ÿ˜Š

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SuzyKK

Absolutely fantastic! Well done you! I have decided to put increasing my distance on hold till spring & just continue to try & run 2-3 times, 30 mins, a week... I don't grey, drizzly weather, so just maintaining in itself will be a great accomplishment for me :-)

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to SuzyKK

Thanks SuzyKk๐Ÿ˜Š... I can't really believe I've done it.. but I did.

Great idea, the more running you do, the better you get. More stamina and strength and even a bit quicker. When you run regularly you are never 'standing still' you are always improving and growing.๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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ancientrunnerGraduate10

Marvellous - and glad you are feeling rightly proud.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to ancientrunner

Thank you ancientrunner, yes it means a lot to me to join the Graduate10 family.๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Whoop whoop Jan ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒ that's fabulous! A big congratulations to you. You did it ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Here's to many, many happy, injury free running days x

Ps that badge looks great on you ๐Ÿ™‚

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Irishprincess

Oh thank you IP, that means a lot. It has taken me long enough to scale the Bridge, but I have enjoyed all my running along the way.๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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SandyscrollGraduate10

Amazing!! Well done!!! ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘

I've been waiting all weekend for this post! I'm so pleased for you. Definitely room for one more on that podium. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Sounds like such a good run. I always try to run 'in the moment' too. If I mentally split the run into little chunks, I don't scare myself with the whole lot in one go.๐Ÿ˜

And as for that badge... It looks like you had that one made to measure! ๐Ÿ˜‰

Is been a real boost to journey to 10k with you, Langley-Loper and SaskAlliecat

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FishypiefaceGraduate10

Flipping fantastic Missus!!! I hope to follow in your footsteps soon (ish!). Amazing - what a wonderful feeling!!! I ran for everyone today too, so much to be grateful for, so many people on here suffering and feeling low. I was glad to be out there, giving it whatever I could (7km it turned out - phew!).

You are blinking awesome, well done!! Blazing the trail for us newbies to follow :)

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Fishypieface

Thank you fishypieface๐Ÿ˜Š..

Nice run you...are you signed up for ju ju's 10k plan, I can recommend it...

Yes, thinking of those whose lives are running less smoothly than mine today...

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FishypiefaceGraduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner

It's a loooonnnnnggggg 3km between you and me! I can only aspire to get there one day. I have signed up for juju's 10k plan and now I am wondering what I've done!

Hope that beaming smile on your face lasts for days, very well deserved! :)

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Aaw thank you Sandy, it definitely made the run less scary for me knowing that you all had just smashed it...๐Ÿ˜Š

Not sure I'm ready (or able) to do it again... as you have..so soon...

a few shorter runs I think, but I do enjoy that one short, one 5k and one longer run format.

It does feel nice to be wearing a new badge...you look very good in yours๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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SC1472Graduate10

Brilliant run - saw it on Strava! Bet you feel great. I intend to try to do the same tomorrow (hoping the weather will be slightly warmer).

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to SC1472

Thank you Sandra....it wasn't that cold where I am today.

Good luck, you are certainly clocking up some miles...๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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SC1472Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Getting there with it. The longer runs tend to start up the hill as there is more choice of routes so itโ€™s a bit hard to start with but I get the benefit of downhill return. Parents evening this week may scupper my evening run though.

Well done on the 10k!! A very relaxed run which you accomplished with ease. Sounds like you will be getting comfy with this distance very soon. What a fabulous run ๐Ÿƒ

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to

Thank you.. I'm not one to rush into things๐Ÿ˜„xx

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ejvcruns

Wow. I am SO impressed. My 6k nearly did for me today. I shall keep on!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to ejvcruns

Thank you ejvcruns๐Ÿ˜Š...no rush

Plenty of time for you to get there in the meantine enjoy the journey๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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aliboo70Graduate10

Congratulations Jan! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to aliboo70

Thanks aliboo...๐Ÿ˜Šxx

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Ianson

Congratulations! I have so enjoyed reading about your running journey over recent weeks. 10K! Absolutely brilliant!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Ianson

Thank you๐Ÿ˜Š...I have enjoyed working through ju ju's program and would recommend it when you are ready๐Ÿ˜Šxx

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Brilliant! Wonderful! Big well done to you! ๐Ÿ™‚

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Sandraj39

Thank you Sandra ๐Ÿ˜Š..good luck with your upcoming 10k.xx

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Decker

You did it! You did it! Fantastic Jan!! So happy for you! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ˜€

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Decker

Thank you Decker! Can't quite believe I ran all that way ๐Ÿ˜„...but I did. Great to join you all in the Graduate10 lounge ๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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Decker in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Of course you did it! And you did it in your own way. Itโ€™s all yours Jan. ๐Ÿ˜€ We are constantly surprising ourselves in this forum arenโ€™t we?

Brilliant job! Congratulations to you. I am glad that you followed the plan, pushed yourself on and crossed the finishing line. Lovely report too :)

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to

Thank you Helenwheels ๐Ÿ˜Š, I listened to everyone's advice and it helped break down the mental barriers...having SaskAlliecat, Sandyscroll, Langley-Loper and Oldfloss sharing this quest was a huge help...

I shall do a recovery run in a couple of days๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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Langley-LoperGraduate10

We always have space for another on the 10k podium. There is a lot of love out there for you. You must be chuffed to bits!

I suspect your fingers as well as your legs need a rest day now to recover from responding to all the lovely messages.

And finally, thank you for enveloping me in this running family. x

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Langley-Loper

Thank you Langley-Loper ๐Ÿ˜Š, it was lovely to share the up to 10k journey with you, a bit of support is always welcome, and I'm very proud to be able to step up to the podium with you and SaskAlliecat and Sandyscroll this weekend. We did it... ๐Ÿ˜Šxx

Oldfloss has one week to go to reach her 10k goal again after coming back from the ic. Look out for her reports and cheer her on.. ๐Ÿ˜Šx

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pollyp1Graduate10

Lovely, well done!

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OldflossAdministrator

Fabulous post! Just great!

Huge congratulations you 10K Graduate you!

What a great run and as JaySeeSkinny says.. done beautifully! Enjoyment is what it is all about!

You have done this wonderfully and have been so supportive to the others in the quest too! Keeping us on track ( telling me where and what I should be doing...and when, as I am so disorganised!)

A lovely peaceful run ... full of strength and determination too... I wonder.... what next ? :) x

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you Floss ๐Ÿ˜Šx

You came with me on that 10k run, in places I did try to run lightly, honestly๐Ÿ˜†...

I really didn't have the urge or ambition to run for an hour or more at a time up until this year, and have been consolidating for so long... However reading your brilliant, descriptive run reports and feeling your joy I decided to try to take my running up a notch.

I have enjoyed this Quest very much and being able to share the ups and downs has been so helpful to me.

I plan now to try and include my hilly route into my run as I do enjoy a circular run and carry on with the three different length runs per week. ( the long one probably a 7k๐Ÿ˜†)

Im tempted by Ju ju's new 10k plan and might dip into that next year๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

Will be watching for your posts as you are on the final Week of the up to 10k plan..Go Floss ๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10

Woohoo well done on your fantastic achievement very impressive ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŒŸ

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Cornet-Carolyn

Thank you Cornet-Carolyn ๐Ÿ˜Š..

This will be you in a few weeks, good luck with Ju ju's 10k plan. xx

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Nickycatwoman

Wow! Congratulations. It must feel amazing to run for that length of time. I need to get all these useful tips..... Thanks for an inspiring post!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Nickycatwoman

Thank you. Lots of great advice on this forum๐Ÿ˜Šxx

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Millsie-J

Yeayyyyyy! Well done! ๐Ÿ…โญ๏ธ๐ŸŽ“

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Millsie-J

Thank you Millsie ๐Ÿ˜Šx

Seeing that you had used this plan helped to inspire me.x

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skysue16Graduate10

What a lovely uplifting post, many congratulations and very well deserved badge ๐Ÿ˜„ (took me ages to read all the super replies too!)

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to skysue16

Thank you Sue...๐Ÿ˜Š Yes, I feel like I was well supported on that Quest, so many lovely people on this forum. xx

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AnniemurphGraduate10

Fantastic! Well done - a great run and oh, what a feeling!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to Anniemurph

...Im dancing on the ceiling!๐Ÿ˜„

Thank you Anniemurph..I made the distance at last๐Ÿ˜Šxxx

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PetrinaB

Fantastic! I felt elated for you just reading this! You should be so proud of yourself! Well done!!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to PetrinaB

Thank you Petrina๐Ÿ˜Š

Will keep an eye out for your Graduation post. xx

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misswobbleGraduate10

Well done Jan! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeha! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘โœ”๏ธ

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to misswobble

Thanks misswobble ๐Ÿ˜Šxx

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HeleneCorsaGraduate10

Well done! What a brilliant achievement (and sounds like you had a wonderful time doing it).

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to HeleneCorsa

Thank you Helene๐Ÿ˜Šxx

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lardofaleGraduate10

Awesome work Jan! The other amazing thing to take out of this apart from the 10k is the fact that you've run for nigh on an hour and a half! Brilliant stuff ;0)

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply to lardofale

Ha, thank you... And thanks for pointing that out lardofale ๐Ÿ˜†.....speed is not my thing๐Ÿ˜‰xxx

Leaving room for improvement is my excuse๐Ÿ˜„...

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IannodaTruffeGraduate10

Wow, Jan!

Somehow I missed this post. Well done and many congratulations.

10k is great distance in all respects and it is a great achievement.

You have displayed great sense in building yourself up for this one over the longer term, rather than rushing into it.

Keep running, keep smiling.

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Thank you...yes I certainly haven't rushed into it๐Ÿ˜„...

I took all of your great advice, putting my music onto my phone, getting a great new playlist on shuffle. I got wireless headphones and the Mapmyrun lady played her part...

It helped me too having other runners on here all doing the same program...so I'm hoping that ju ju's new 10k program is successful for those having a go. The way to get better at running is to run though isn't it.๐Ÿ˜†xx

Thinking of you, and wishing you all the best for your treatment.๐Ÿ˜Šxx

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