Well I’m A Believer, 10k Done!!

[Guesty26]

Having read some inspirational posts last few days and a few polite rollckings, Raso, 61, Tbae, Oldfloss, Ju Ju etc. I listened, my goal today was 4.5m at a gentle pace but i felt good, lost 4.5lbs fasting too so far maybe that was a factor. I got thru terrible 10 well which set me up for the rest, i was maybe helped by Dr Tulkanan’s swilling with suger water every 10mins. Whatever it was it worked 10k done in just under 63mins im happy with that, i fid look fir the Mo Farah kick for last half mile but it wasnt there, got rest of my life to break 60mins. Reward for me 3 comfirtabke runs bext week, treat night tonight and a long bath in the wifes bubbles while shes out. Have a great weekend everyone, keep running. X

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Wow amazing and inspirational!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Cheers ripcurl, it was a Run Forest Gump Run moment, just delt good today, keep running

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Guesty26]

Hmmm recently bought a tshirt with those words - hope it brings me luck!! 😬💪🏼

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Your doin fine Ripcurl no worries

[orangeguy Graduate10]

Well done!

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to orangeguy]

Cheers orange

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Wow! That is a fantastic time for your first 10k! I am well impressed. Well done, Guesty! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Going to start chilling with the runs now, thanks

[JennyH10]

Blimey Guesty you’re a machine! 🤘

I haven’t attempted further than 5k yet, I’m not rushing out of my comfort zone 🙈

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to JennyH10]

No you do right Jenny i had no intention of doing it, i struggled with 4m two days ago, everything just came together today so carried on, just managed it. Thanks

[Tbae]

Way to go,and yes you are powerful and fast.💫🏃‍♂️💫

This is inspiritational stuff.👍👏👏

Be kind to yourself and that machine/body.Keep giving it a chance to catch up with that running brain of yours.🤔

One step back to go two forward, not two forward to go three back.🤔

You are flying my friend and remember you said you want to give back,keep them successes.🤔

You have many, many years of enjoyment and giving.👍

Amazing stuff and so delighted for you and your passion.💫🏃‍♂️💫

PS. Do you know of Rignold’s 90 day Burpee Challenge.🤔Brillant and you and Rignold can show everyone the way.💫🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️💫

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Cheers Tbae great post you were one of the people who ive listened to and that helped me out no end and i can take a bit of pressure off myself now. Im going to enjoy 3/4/5m runs now through the summer and may drop in a 6m once a month but keep it all at a slower pace. Build mileage into my legs as you guys say, cheets for advice bud

[Tbae in reply to Guesty26]

Love the Forest Gump Moment.👍👏👏

Remember he said also,

that life is like a box of chocolates,🤔👏👏

Take care of you.

Enjoy it all.🌟👏👏

[pianoteacher Graduate10]

Wow Guesty that is a fantastic time for a first go!

I don't mean to rain on your parade and know that you know what your body is a capable of but please do take it easy and have some easy runs as well. You so obviously love running and I'd hate for you to get injured x

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to pianoteacher]

Yep your right piano, i programmed into my app goal of 4.5m and felt great at that point so thought can get to 5, then thoughtcan get to 5.5 still ok then thought can’t miss this opportunity. I think Dr Tulekan swilling sugar water worked for me every 10 mins hust gave me a little boost.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Well done on your first 10K, great time too! I watched that programme and my first thought about the swilling thing was for my teeth 😭 Not good and my dentist would have a hissy fit but the programme was interesting in general.

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Cheers Irish, i know first thing i did when i got in after the run was clean my teeth again!!! I had to buy some sugar yesterday to prep for it as we dont have it in the house! Didn't like taste but loved the results, thanks

[Hidden]

Crikey, so you should be happy! It took me 90 minutes to do the same distance today - though in fairness it was hilly.

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

People like yourself Flick and others on here, seeing people in the park, on the roads, all shapes, sizes, ages, watching runs on the tv etc have all inspired me to do something different with my life, never thought my new hobby would be so much fun, its just great to be out in the fresh air doing something good for our bodies, thanks.

[PashleyPedaller Graduate10]

Wow! That's seriously impressive stuff, Guesty - well done! It's a great feeling to reach that 10k milestone. Keep running - you're doing great

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to PashleyPedaller]

Cheers Pashley, pressure off now time to chill a bit

[Debsy2008]

Fantastic!! Well done that’s a fab achievement 💪🏼

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to Debsy2008]

We are both going in the right direction, enjoy your grad week you deserve it

[Debsy2008 in reply to Guesty26]

Thank you! All going well I should graduate Tuesday evening 😬

Just done the first of the 30 mins and loved it.. weirdly!

I definitely plan on this running malarkey being a keeper. Will set new goals after enjoying a few weeks at 30 mins.... then maybe extend a little on the time and distance.

So glad to see your still enjoying it and pushing your goals 💪🏼 brilliant!!🎖

[DebJogsOn]

Have only just caught up with your fasting thing 😱. Sounds extreme!

Well done on the 10k though. Fantastic time - bet you're well chuffed!

Enjoy kicking back a bit next week.

😊

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

Cheers Debs yep well chuffed, fasting hasnt been that difficult really, eating between 12 - 6pm, i do have a treat day where anything goes and can’t wait for it ......tommorow!!

[DebJogsOn in reply to Guesty26]

Go for it - it's definitely well deserved!

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Superb..... nicely done, and I watched that too..... interesting programme....

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Cheers Ju have a great weekend 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️

[ju-ju- Graduate10 in reply to Guesty26]

You too Guesty 💥🍰👙

[Nictwit]

Amazing! Well done 😀

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Yikes! Wow! Did I say yikes already! Double yikes then! Run, run, run! 🏃 🏃🏃Good job we do not have to compare ourselves you 🐅 me 🐌!!! Apparently a cheetah is the fastest animal 68 -75mph, but I couldn't find a cheetah image. Enjoy your moment Guesty! Wow and double wow!

[Guesty26 Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Cheers 61 your doing just fine, keep at it 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️