10k 😁 No fluke!

[DebJogsOn]

Decided that today was the day to see if my first 'accidental' 10k of a few weeks ago was a fluke or not. Was a bit worried after a bit of a gruelling 8k last week.

Planned a lovely jaunt along the Thames Path and back and woke up this morning to unbroken blue sky. A decent warm up walk took me to my start point only to find the footpath had been diverted due to resurfacing works! (For those of you familiar with the last 10k it was starting to feel like the bullocks all over again) Still not to be beaten I just warmed up for a bit longer.

The path was lovely with lots of distractions; rowers, scenic bridges (some a little too hump backed for my legs' liking!), swans and locks and some lovely tranquil spots and couldn't believe how quickly 5k seemed to arrive. Felt equally chilled on the return journey but was grateful for the tarmac on the last stretch, which meant I could pick up my pace a bit.

So no fluke and three minutes faster than last time (though not fast I know) - so pretty chuffed all in all and STILL CANNOT TOTALLY BELIEVE THIS IS ME - who couldn't run for 60 seconds last August.

Wishing you all happy running this weekend 😊

[Hidden]

Yay, fantastic, and a good pace too. We were down by the Thames today too, in Oxford, taking the dogs back to their old haunts. Love the photo.

[DebJogsOn in reply to Hidden]

Who knew? Might well have shambled past you!

[Hidden in reply to DebJogsOn]

We we're on the Kidneys and Astons Eyot 😊

[DebJogsOn in reply to Hidden]

😊 Will have passed you on the other side of the river - I ran from Folly Bridge (well a bit below it due to path being closed!) to Sandford Lock and back.

[Hidden in reply to DebJogsOn]

That's quute a run. How lovely x

[DebJogsOn in reply to Hidden]

It was perfect and when the path is properly open is about exactly 10k.

Will definitely do it again. Maybe the other way round next time so as to end up at the pub by the lock 😊

[Hidden in reply to DebJogsOn]

I will look into that myself.

[DebJogsOn in reply to Hidden]

It's wonderfully flat - apart from the odd bridge 😂

[Hidden in reply to DebJogsOn]

Yes, we used to walk the dogs along there to Kennington. Lots of runners on the Kidneys today

[Hidden]

Thats awesome...well done 😊

[DebJogsOn in reply to Hidden]

Thanks 😊

[tony_a Graduate10]

Great photo, looks like a really nice place to run. It’s an amazing feeling isn’t it knowing to can run 10K. Just did my third one today and have become quite addicted.

[DebJogsOn in reply to tony_a]

Addictive Yes! - was already planning my next route during my cool down walk 😂

Think I'm gonna aim for at least one 10k a month (though today did think I could run a bit further.....)

[dubnde]

Respect 👊🏿

[DebJogsOn in reply to dubnde]

Thanks

[Richard7 Graduate10]

Nice job Debs - faster than me 😀 looking good. Clearly no fluke - glad you got a bovine free run today.

[DebJogsOn in reply to Richard7]

Definitely no cows! Though it does seem my 10ks are destined to be run using 'alternate' routes to those I've planned.

Felt good again today - everything a bit tight at the beginning but the second half feeling stronger.

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Bloomin’ brilliant, Deb! Sounds like a lovely run, too. 10k is not to be sniffed at!

Sadie-runs xxx

[DebJogsOn in reply to Sadie-runs]

It was a lovely run - but still feel the need to pinch myself to check it's all real. I mean me? 10k? I wouldn't have put money on it even 3 months ago 😂

[Sarakc Graduate10]

Well done!! It’s great being able to run 10k now! I’ve done a few and each one has felt a little better!! 😀🏃‍♀️

[DebJogsOn in reply to Sarakc]

I can't believe I can do it still!

I was the living embodiment of a couch potato this time last year. Every run feels like a blessing now and the 10ks have been the best of all 😊

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

You are inspiring me...👏😁

[DebJogsOn in reply to Sadie-runs]

You can so run further if you want. I mean if I can do it...

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Really fantastic achievement, well done!!!

[DebJogsOn in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks 😊

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Well done Deb, a great accomplishment and three minutes quicker too💪....

Very warm today, you did really well. I want to run by the Thames too, but near Hampton Wick to Kingston.

So pleased for you, you must feel great and proud of yourself.😊x

[DebJogsOn in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

It does feel great 😊!

I love running by water - the sea the best of all but we're a bit landlocked in Oxfordshire. However we have lots of rivers with decent footpaths and they also have the advantage of being pretty flat!