Slow and Steady : So after a couple of failed... - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

16,458 members26,274 posts

Slow and Steady

Runninginsingapore profile image

So after a couple of failed 10k attempts - where I achieved 2 PB’s in my 5k and a PB for a 10k when I walked the last 2k, I decided that this morning I would go more slowly and try to last the distance.

The weather was perfect, the heavy rain first thing really cooled the air, and the light drizzle cooled rather than hindered!

I creaked along for the first few hundred metres until I relaxed and the running legs took over. I deliberately slowed down as I now know that when I go too fast I won’t last the distance, and the weather was cool enough to be out for a longer period of time too. I also wanted to not stop, and prove to myself that I could still run for 10k even after all of the holiday food and wine we have had!

And I made it! Even the traffic lights worked in my favour so I didn’t need to wait unnecessarily. I was well hydrated so didn’t need to pause for a drink and the overcast skies meant that the air was fresher than it has been for a while.

No personal bests today... nearly my slowest run ever, but one I am proud of nevertheless.

Happy running everyone, slow and steady rules the day!

Written by
Runninginsingapore profile image
Runninginsingapore
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
3 Replies
misswobble profile image
misswobbleGraduate10

Yup slow and steady gets you there in one piece Well done 😃💪👍

DebJogsOn profile image
DebJogsOn

Can't beat slow and steady 😚

Well done you.

Agelesslass profile image
AgelesslassGraduate10

I always go slowly, can’t do fast. Well done to you on your 10k

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Morning run not for me!

I usually jog late in the day, particularly when the days are warmer as I wait for the sun to start...

Running to Michael Mosley’s walking playlist

A couple of months ago, I had bought Just One Thing, the book by Michael Mosley, as a present for...

HU 10K AlMorr #50

I ran my 50th 10K this morning as part of the Spring HU 10K in a time of 1:12:43 which is about 5...

Nike Run Club guided runs not working?

I don’t know if this is just me but I haven’t been able to get a NRC guided run to play in almost a...

Two “Disney princess” runs!

I’m having a lovely time with my running at the moment. It’s one of those phases where I’m excited...