B210K W3R3 - 7K

[LoungeLizaard]

Hi all,

Some of you will know already, but mainly just posting here to give hope to others and have a record of my journey!

After achieving a 6K while on holiday, I slowed down on a cooler night at home this week and pushed for a 7K. Stats aren't great, but I know I'll get faster in time. For now I'm content with dragging my 18st frame around for 7K (almost an hour!!!).

I'm sure there are many before me that have said it, and there will be many many more afterward...…………..but...…… I never in a million years, thought I'd be able to run/shuffle/drag myself around 7K. Following ju-ju- 's 10K plan has made this all possible.

Aiming to add 1K a week now, if possible. My knees ached a bit after this run, and I have a PR on Sat morning. I'm tentatively thinking of signing up for my first 10K race on 1st September, if I can get to 8K next week, then I know I can get to 10K.

I never thought I'd say/write those words either - I'm still a bit in awe of the whole process.

I think it was Tbae earlier this week that summed it up perfectly with a Thomas Jefferson quote:

"To get something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done"

However far you are going this week - Be willing, believe & repeat!

Happy running!

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

Amazing Mitch - well done! It’s such a fantastic achievement isn’t it - starting from 1 minute running a few months ago to this! I did 6.6k this morning - my longest run - and loved every minute until I went crashing to the floor again - suffice it to say no more running with the dog - it’s too dangerous! So happy for you - huge congratulations - and you’ll do the 10K no worries! 😉 🏃x

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Dizzysmum17]

I hope you are ok Dizzysmum17? 🏃‍♀️🐕

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I’m fine thank you Dexy5 . Bit bruised but had a hot bath and good rest. Thanks 🙏 x

[_SimonT_]

Fantastic Mitch! Love the quote. Much more positive than “if you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you always got”

You are doing so well and I’m sure you can run that 10k in Sept!

[Tbae]

Atb Mitch. You are doing great.💥🏃‍♂️💥

I wish Mitch, 🤔 that was Dave, What’s App., I am sure. 👍

He is the smart one and a smart runner too.👏👏

I am just shuffling along making it up.

I am as thick as two short planks, but happy.🙈😂😂

Go you , 10K is at your mercy I have no doubts.🌟👏👏

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Thanks Tbae . maybe is was Whatsapp (Dave), I read so many posts now I can't remember. But the quote struck a chord with me!! lol.

[Hidden]

Very apt quote 😀 the only thing limiting our achievements is us ..

It is amazing what you can do and how strong we are mentally

Well done on your run ..that 10K will be in your bag pretty soon 😀

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Superb. It’s a huge piece of running. 👏👏👏

I’m trying for the 8k first time tomorrow.

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Good luck and more importantly, we need to know what you take Sirens Hill too!!

[Hidden in reply to Jay66UK]

Good luck jay

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Fantastic! Think I need to look at that plan instead of just going out 3 times a week (although at least I’m still going out!!). Love the quote too. 10k here you come!

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

If you like you can send me a dm with your email address - I have an excel version of the plan, so you can keep track etc...

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

How do you do dm on this? Is it the speech bubbles at the top? Sorry to be so dim!!

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

you can click on my user, and you should see a 'message' link.....

[fwk2run]

Amazing achievement! Huge well done! I wondered if you could please tell me which app you are using?

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to fwk2run]

I'm not using an app for the training plan, I just use Strava for tracking. If you want to follow ju-ju's plan, there is a pinned post on the main B210K page. It builds on distance each week rather than time, which is much better for most people.

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Well done, Mitch! 😃❤️🏃‍♂️

Adding 1k a week will have you graduating very soon! I’m due to go up to 8k next week too, but plan to do the repeat weeks to hopefully get to 10K in 8 weeks.🤞 I’m also eyeing up a 10k race at the moment (I want bling!😂), but it’s not until mid October, so I’m in no mad rush. 😊😎

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Tbh - I might have to do that as well, but I added 1k last week, so thought that if I can do it why not (while listening to my creaking bones!! lol)

I had already signed up for a 10K on 7th Oct, and have just signed up for 10K on Sept 1st as well...… but if I can't make it for any reason, I'm not going to stress about it

[mountaindreamer Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

I think several of the recent graduates did miss weeks out, Mitch, so I’m sure it’s doable. I’m just a bit wary of injuries, so may aim to take my time more.

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Brilliant Mitch! Huge well done. Great post to read too, thanks

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

Thx Lori

[David_G]

Great post Mitch, and a nice run too 🙂👍 👏👏

We can all do this if we believe in ourselves and trust in the support we get on here.

Good luck with everything 😀🤞👏👏

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Cheers David - Knee's still complaining abit tonight, but think that's from standing around today.… Hopefully will be ok tomorrow for the Park Run!

[Hidden]

Lovely post Mitch, thanks. I’ve been feeling anxious all evening about an 8km race that I’m doing tomorrow. I feel much more positive thanks to you. We’ll get there 👍

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Good on you Paula! You got this in the bag. I'll do it if you do it lol (but mine will be on Wednesday!)

I've now signed up for the 10k on 1st Sept - eeeeeek!!

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

And let us know how you get on tomorrow!!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

What a lovely post loungelizaard and you are an inspiration to those of us who haven’t yet made the move on the bridge. It’s great watching everyone run by in their new running shoes and colourful Lycra 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️👟👟

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

New shoes - yes!

New lycra - or any lycra in fact - maybe not!! (unless its below zero outside!)

Come and play on the bridge..... have some faith, you can do it - trust me I'm a doctor! (I'm not, but it wouldn't sound the same lol)

👍👍👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Playing in the bridge is as far as I’ve got LL - pooh sticks mainly.

No, I haven’t achieved 3 x 5k runs a week yet so I’ll dilly dally a bit longer. I’m hoping the cooler weather will help this week. But you know, my target was to be able to take part in a 5k race, I have achieved far more than I hoped for. 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Eiralas]

Well done LL, that's great! I hope your knee settles down as it gets used to the longer distances

[Saartjie Graduate10]

Brilliant Mitch...Well done 👏👏 My week conspired against me so planning my 7k tomorrow. Am a bit scared tbh...my 5k last night felt like I'd only just started running! Was silly-tired before I started though. No parkrun this week but will aim to do it next week when I haven't been scrambling around Snowdonia and taking 17 yr old to Uni campus tours 😖

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

Very sensible lol. 5k is still 5k more!

I did 36.19 this morning - post update coming later!