10k ... at last!

[Wizziewood]

Just back from running my first 10k ... absolutely thrilled ... can't believe my poor old legs have run that far.

It wasn't fast and it wasn't pretty but I did it! Fortunately the weather was kind, the wind was behind me for the last 2k which really helped.

I call the training plan I used '10k the Wizziewood Way', I added 500 meters every 2 - 3 weeks, consolidated the distance then moved on. I did a short run and Parkrun as my other runs during the week. Not the quickest way to 10k but it's worked for me.

I now feel the pressure's off, I'll probably try to run up a few hills but other than that I'm not setting any goals at the moment ... just do what I want when I want!

.... and perhaps I'll start believing that I really am a runner now!

Thanks again to all you wonderful people out there who continue to inspire and encourage me.

Happy running everyone!

[Sarakc Graduate10]

Very well done! 😀🏃‍♀️🏅

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Sarakc]

Thank you!

[misswobble Graduate10]

Lovely jubbly! Well done 💪👍

A 10k is a wonderful thing 😃

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thank you!

[BLEWI Graduate10]

Huge congrats!!!!

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to BLEWI]

Thank you!

[HeleneCorsa Graduate10]

Brilliant, well done!

I like the sound of the Wizziewood Way. Sounds like a very sensible way of reaching a target distance while keeping the risk of injury to a minimum - and it clearly worked!

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to HeleneCorsa]

Thank you so much.

My 'plan' worked for me but if anyone wants to get to 10k a bit faster Ju-Ju's plan is the way to go

[secksy34]

well done ww xxx doesn't have to be fast or pretty to count xxx 😁🏃 as one fellow runner to another bravo graduate buddy 🎓 😁

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to secksy34]

Thanks secksy.

Good luck on Sunday, I look forward to reading your race report!

[secksy34 in reply to Wizziewood]

oh not sure ill be writing one im not very eloquent lol , x but ill put a pic up of mi bling xx

[Decker]

Hey congratulations Wizzie! Really well done!🏆

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

Thank you!

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

Thank you!

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

Woohoo! Well done on that achievement. And I like the sound of the wizziewood way.. sorry ju-ju

Now ya just need to consolidate, maybe try 3 10's a week for 3 weeks.

Only joking I did find the second 10k harder than the first though hehe

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

Thank you, I'm thrilled with my Graduate 10 badge!

I'll let you know about the second 10k, the first one was hard enough!

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Well done, and your plan sounds fantastic, love it!!

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thank you ju-ju,

My 'plan' worked for me but it did take a very long time! I might try yours to help maintain the distance.

[AndG Graduate10]

That’s brilliant well done you. I hope I will be able to say the same at some point in the future. Your way of doing it sounds really good too. I graduated from C25K end of Feb and struggling a bit to motivate myself sometimes.

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to AndG]

Thank you!

Well done for completing C25k. I think a lot of people fall into the doldrums after graduation without the structure of a program. That's why I set myself the 10k goal and although my 'plan' took me rather a long time I was constantly working towards an end result.

Keep smiling, keep running and good luck!

[Catbee]

That’s awesome!! 🎉🏃🏼‍♀️

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Catbee]

Thank you!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Brilliant acheivement Wizziewood💪

Congratulations! So exciting....Very welk done 😊xx

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you! I'm thrilled with my new badge!

[Anthie Graduate10]

Fanstastic! Well done and enjoy your achievement Good luck with your journey up hill (by far the hardest of all!! I'm fortunate to live on flat grounds but I can imagine it's more fun to run up and down)!

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Anthie]

Thanks. Like you it's generally flat in my area and I often run along the sea wall and canal path so I'll have to put in a bit of effort to find a decent hill! I'll let you know how much fun it is when I've huffed and puffed my way up one!

Happy running!

[Hidden]

Fantastic, well done!!! I'm on my way - 8k this week I hope, but I'm finding it tiring and having to rest extra days, heyho!

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!

You're doing well, I can't say it gets any easier but now you're up to 8k you'll definitely get to 10.

Keep up the good work ... good luck!

[Hidden in reply to Wizziewood]

thank you x

[C25KKate Graduate10]

Fantastic Wizziewood! Enjoy the sense of achievement, it’s a great feeling. Happy running for the future 😊

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to C25KKate]

Thank you!

[Enricakita]

Total utter congrats!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Enricakita]

Thank you!

[roderick999]

Well done! What an achievement and your determination to succeed is obvious. Keep on running!

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to roderick999]

Thank you!

Good luck with your journey to 10k. Happy running!

[lardofale Graduate10]

Fantastic achievement! There goes the neighbourhood, there'll be no stopping you now!

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to lardofale]

Thank you!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

No wonder you're thrilled, that's brilliant! Your plan sounds just the thing and clearly got you to 10K safely. Well done and many congratulations 🍾🎈🎉👏👏👏

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you!

It took a while but my plan worked for me. Might try ju-ju's to help maintain the distance.

Happy running!

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

Well done! I have only managed one 10k. I just don't seem to have the time to fit longer runs in

[pinkaardvark Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

lol don't be daft, i'm sure you have a spare 20 mins

[MikeJones68 Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

LOL

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

Thanks! I know what you mean ... it seems to take half the morning when I do a long (8-10k) run!

Happy running!

[PashleyPedaller Graduate10]

Well done, Wizzie - huge congratulations on your well-earned shiny new graduate badge

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to PashleyPedaller]

Thank you! I'm thrilled with my badge, a year ago I would never have believed I'd do 10k.

Happy running!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Wowzers??? I am not surprised you are thrilled, even I’ve got a great big grin for you!! Well done, I can only dream of 10k but I will hopefully get there one day. Running what you want, when you want sounds good to me...congratulations x

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you so much.

... and believe me, if I can do it so can you. Most importantly enjoy your runs! Happy running!

[MikeJones68 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Of course you will

[seaspaniel]

You are clearly now a runner. Your plan looks a good one too it builds stamina, speed and fun all in one.

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to seaspaniel]

Thank you!

[Pm3eak Graduate10]

Brilliant! Congratulations on your achievement.

[Wizziewood Graduate10 in reply to Pm3eak]

Thank you!