10k accidently achieved.....I got lost

[EB43]

So I am following juju's excellent programme but have had quite a turbulent couple of weeks for other reasons. So this morning I was looking forward to my weekly long run as Sunday is the only day with no time pressures (my husband kindly shuttles kids to clubs). I was planning on my 9k but got lost on a new route.....should have gone straight on at the crossroads! But.... when I got back to known territory I was ok so thought I'd follow the end of my normal route and you'll see the result below. Feeling proud and pleased with myself....been smiling all day. 8 months since I stepped out for my first C25K and 10 months since my heart attack. I think I might just like this running lark. 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️

[TedG Graduate10]

Well done and congratulations EB 👏 that’s an excellent run and wow, look at that pace and time, very impressive! 🤗🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[EB43 Graduate10 in reply to TedG]

Thank you. The support and advice from this community has certainly been a really important part of keeping me motivated and getting me here.

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

One word. Amazing

[EB43 Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

Thank you. I even got a high 5 from my 15 year old for it.......which was even better than the run.

[Anthie Graduate10]

Oh my!!! That is so impressive! Well done you and get ready for a half marathon?

[EB43 Graduate10 in reply to Anthie]

Promised my husband no marathons (or half ones) when I started this journey.......oh well he knows I can be fickle so who knows.😁

[O505k Graduate10]

Well done.; wonderful achievement on the distance. Really fast pace as well.

[EB43 Graduate10 in reply to O505k]

Thank you. The pace bit has been really strange as I run to a mix of music on shuffle so some runs are slow and others are quicker depending on what music I get.......although when I get some songs on one of my uphill bits I have been know to sneakily change the song.

[mamajane Graduate10]

Wow! That's fantastic and what an inspiration to us all!

[EB43 Graduate10 in reply to mamajane]

Thank you.

[bsimonuk Graduate10]

Well done you 👍🏼👍🏼

Do you feel achy today at all ?

I am also do Juju’s program and did the 8 k yesterday : went well but I felt the increase ! Right knee is a bit achy today : need to do more of the knee strengthening exercises

I will be doing my 9k next weekend 😀

[EB43 Graduate10 in reply to bsimonuk]

Not too bad today but I'll run again tomorrow so will probably find out how my body really feels then😂. Good luck for next weekend. I think I'm going to step back into the programme as this was not planned so I'll join you in a 9k.

[Lordi Graduate10 in reply to EB43]

Best to leave a rest day between runs especially when you've increased the distance etc.

[Hidden]

Wow, just look at that time and pace! Brilliant - and w ithin a year of a heart attack too. You are amazing! 😊

[EB43 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. It's been an odd journey but has really shown me that I can achieve things for me and illness could be the start rather than the end.

[PashleyPedaller Graduate10]

Wow - that's a stonking run! You're amazing, EB - well done and huge congratulations on your achievement. You're an inspiration x

[HeleneCorsa Graduate10]

Woah, good stuff! Amazing distance and pace. What a terrific achievement (and getting kudos from a 15 year old is no mean feat at all!).

[Pm3eak Graduate10]

I am in awe. Fantastic. Well done to you.

[Lordi Graduate10]

Wow! You hit 18km/h at one point! I don't think I could sprint that fast over 100m! Kudos, you're a natural.

[VictoriaRuns]

Wowee!

[misswobble Graduate10]

It’s not lost as such but momentarily not knowing where you are 😁