Graduated - Yay, did my first 10K

[TedG]

At last, I’ve got there 😅

New route, new mindset and off I went. Did the first 5K comfortably and thought ‘Yes, I’m up for this’

Having to stop twice to cross the A40 at lights was a pain but had to be done as I ran out of cycle path one side 🙁

I started to struggle at 8K and had to dig in at 9K but I got there 😊

Going to consolidate the 10K before HM training......best to feel comfortable at 10K first me thinks 🤔😊

All that remains is for Floss to give me my bit of bling 🏆

Happy Running all 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️

[O505k Graduate10]

Well done. Great achievement.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Whoo hoo...That's fab Ted. SO pleased for you. Congratulations on a great achievement..

Yes, it's a long way isn't it😆...and you have done it in a good time too!

I'm on Badge duty this month..so I will be honoured to award you your 10k Badge😊

You have to ask for it here though...

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10]

Absolutely brilliant Ted, well done, well deserved and a great time. 👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Thanks Chris, can’t say I particularly enjoyed the last 2K but a great feeling when you finish 😀

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10]

It is indeed.

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Wow and a great time too. Well done!!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks Brian 😊

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

Another magic runner!! w000t!! Well done.. feels great doesn't it and a quick time to boot

You also ran it in exactly(to the second) the same time as I did my first one last week. How random.. so you must have been quick

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

Thanks Pink, same time? That is a coincidence.....great minds and all that 😊

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

Just checked your run, your ave was better as you ran a tiny bit further....10.01k....you win 😜

[pinkaardvark Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

I'm sure you win.. I'm only 42

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

👍🤗

[GaryB1966 Graduate10]

Well done!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to GaryB1966]

Thanks Gary 😊

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

Well done, Ted. You beat me to it! I've still not managed to get time to do more than a couple of 7k runs since I did the 8k the other weekend. Maybe this weekend.........

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

Thanks Mike, benefits of being semi-retired.....not sure if I’d do it if I was working FT.

Go for it this weekend. I jumped from 8 to 10k, had to dig in last km but what a feeling after 😊

[PashleyPedaller Graduate10]

Whoohoo! Oh wow, that’s fantastic, Ted - and just look at your time too! There’s no stopping you now ... you’ll soon be clocking up that half-marathon at this rate. Congratulations and enjoy it up there on the 10k podium; you’ve earned it! x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to PashleyPedaller]

Thanks Angela, feeling rather pleased with myself at the moment 😊

How are you doing? X

[HeleneCorsa Graduate10]

Well done Ted, you've cracked it! I knew you would... Congratulations on a great run and a good time.

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to HeleneCorsa]

Thanks Helene, appreciated 😊

[Ajs07 Graduate10]

👏🏻👏🏻 massive well done xx it’s such an achievement xx

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Ajs07]

Thanks AJ, appreciated 😊

[Millsie-J]

Well done Ted, great run, lovely badge too!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Millsie-J]

Thanks Millsie, yeah, I think the badge suits me 🤗

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

Well done me dear that’s fantastic news!’ Bet you are well chuffed and rightly so.😊

[TedG Graduate10]

Thanks FPF. Yes, You could say I’m a bit Chuffed 🚂😊

[Wizziewood Graduate10]

Brilliant! ... a great achievement, well done you!

Keep up the good work, happy running!

[Lulu64]

Well done.....isnt that last 1k a killer.....feels more like another 3k 😁

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Lulu64]

Tell me about it lulu 😰

[Clairecandothis Graduate10]

Wow! Inspiring 😊🤗😊 congratulations x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Clairecandothis]

Thank you Claire.

4 months ago I couldn’t run to catch a bus. If someone told me then I’d be running 6 miles, I’d have laughed......if I can do it, so can you 😊 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Clairecandothis Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

It's amazing isn't it?! 4 months wow. I've made so much progress since week 1 that I forget it's only been less than 2 months and I can run! I look forward to 5k then 10k 😊😊

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate10]

That's fantastic Ted. Brilliant pace too 👏

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

Thanks Carolyn, I did about the same pace as your graduation run 😊

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Definitely a good pace then 😂

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

🤪🤣😂

[Hidden]

Missed this earlier... Very well done fellow 10ker - looking forward to seeing that new bling sparkle - oh funny that - it already is - I must have been blinded by it. Congratulations

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Haha, thank you Jan 😊 10K race on the 3rd March..... looking forward to it 🤗

[Hidden in reply to TedG]

Good luck with that - but I am sure you will be fine, because you are a 10k graduate already!!!

[EmmaRunning Graduate10]

Congratulations TedG and an impressive time too 😊

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to EmmaRunning]

Thanks Emma, a lot are referring to the time. I would’ve been happy with a 1’12” but I went a tad quick early on and paid the price the final 2K, which was hard and not very enjoyable.

I thought I’d found my threshold pace but legs were telling me otherwise 🙄😊

Are you doing the Bridge to 10K?

[EmmaRunning Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Yes I am. I signed up to what I thought was a local 5k fun run to support my sister in law and it turns out it’s actually a 10K for charity. So the pressures on! It’s in May so I have time. But I’ve only ever continuously ran 5k on a treadmill. I find outdoor running harder. Whining aside I’m looking forward to it as it will keep me focused and should improve my fitness etc. I just want to make a credible stab at it.

[TedG Graduate10]

I suggest you do a couple more treadmill runs setting a 2deg gradient, that mimicks a road run.

I find the treadmill boring, you’ve got the distance staring you in the face and I personally sweat buckets.

You really need to venture out, with the mindset that you’re lapping everyone on the sofa. You still have time to do Ju-Jus 6 week plan....and even do some repeaters if you need them!

I’m 69 and graduated C25K in Dec, if I can do it so can you so get out there a and show ‘em girl 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Good luck and please put some posts up, I’m watching you 🤗x

[EmmaRunning Graduate10]

Amazing! Thanks so much Ted. I’ll try not to let you down😁

[Sweatyfaced Graduate10]

Well done!! You have inspired me!

I have taken a day off work today especially to get out and finally run 10k, I am just reaching for my running gear...

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Sweatyfaced]

Thank you, go for it. If an old fart can do it, so can you 🤗

[Sweatyfaced Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

I just did! Not as quick as you 10.17k in 1hr 12 but I wanted sub 1hr 15 so I am happy with that! Sadly my fitbit failed to map so I don't have splits but I did it so that's the main thing!! Thanks for spurring me on!! Xxx

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Sweatyfaced]

Well done SF, go collect your well earned badge 🤗

Time is irrelevant really, just want to do the distance 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️

[Pm3eak Graduate10]

Well done Ted: a great achievement...and a cracking pace too!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Pm3eak]

Thanks Pm, appreciated 😊

[misswobble Graduate10]

Woohoo, great job!💪👍😃. A 10k is a wonderful distance to have in your running toolbox It opens up a whole new world of running!

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thank you misswobble, I’m going to consolidate the 10K for 2/3 weeks before going into HM training.....doing the GNR in Sept. 🤗

I will be looking for sponsorship, I missed out on the ballot, so am I permitted to post my giving page at some point? 😊

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Impressive! You have made amazing progress, Ted! x

[TedG Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you Sadie. I couldn’t have done it without your and others encouragement 🤗