Did my first 10K....with walk/run intervals..Have I graduated?

[poojki]

So I have been slowly increasing the distance on my long runs and finally did my 10K. The final timing was 1hr 16 mins. I walked 100 meters every km...

Does that still count??

[Bazza1234 Graduate10]

It counts for me! - I have used your strategy to train for a HM . I use my GPS running watch to run for 900 metres of every klm and walk the remaining 100 metres. I am even using that strategy (kind of) to get me back to running parkrun after a 6 months absence - by running 400 metres and walking the remaining 100.

[Bazza1234 Graduate10 in reply to Bazza1234]

I will probably also use this strategy to run a 10K that I have entered into in early April. Right now, 10K seems a long way away for me - but considering that only a few months ago, I couldn't even walk 1K of parkrun , I guess I am heading in the right direction.

[poojki Graduate10 in reply to Bazza1234]

Thanks....You definitely are heading in the right direction...Wish you all the best and a speedy and nice recovery to get you back to running...

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Yup, I'd say it counts. You covered 10k, and in a very respectable time, too. Great job! You should be proud.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Don't forget to ask for your badge

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[poojki Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thank you so much...

[poojki Graduate10 in reply to poojki]

will do...am so happy...!!!

[SC1472 Graduate10]

Definitely counts - I did mine with a short walking break.

[poojki Graduate10 in reply to SC1472]

A short walking break is impressive....

[MarkyD Graduate10]

Yes.

And your GPS track looks like a rabbit, skiing

[poojki Graduate10 in reply to MarkyD]

Thanks...

yes...now that you say it ...it does look like it.....

[Bazza1234 Graduate10 in reply to MarkyD]

I admire your imagination - but I cannot see that. I CAN see a duck towing an underwater sonar loop and a HF radio antenna to report any submarine sightings to GHQ . Top secret stuff, you know!! How did it ever get on here???