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Grinning like a Cheshire cat ..my first 10k done.

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Holy moly , I have always been mildly incredulous when I've read posts from people expressing surprise to find they have reached 5 or 10k. Like , how do you " accidentally" run 10k?? Well now I know. It happens.

Set off with 6.5 in mind. Starting with an uncomfortable first 2k or so, felt as if I wasn't settled, but took it mega-slow as I've been working to build calf strength and don't want to ruin the work. Some of my discomfort was that I had two layers on so took off a top and hid it in a bush so I wouldn't have to carry it. " All I wanna do is have some fun" and the path was smooth managed to get happy.

The lock I cross was filling so I knew I would have a while before being able to cross back over so found some inner reserve and kept going around some bumpy fields and overgrown paths I've run only once before. After about 7k I knew I would need to make a choice. Do I abandon the shirt in the bush and walk home on the horrid rush-hour roads or keep running, back-track via the lock and go back along lovely river paths?

Now I know what happened to those people!

.......thanks to Radiohead in the last km and changing the lyrics from " I'm a creep , I'm a wierdo" to " I'm a freak , I'm a winner" in my head, my metaphorical ribbon moment was in the middle of the rec. with nobody but the crows to cheer.....

....so anyway, I guess a shirt in the bush is worth two 5ks! I am so very very pleased and glowing and I don't care who knows it!

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Brilliant! And now you know...it happens. Great write-up, your glow can be felt by readers. Well Done you! 😘

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Thank you. Having a massive spinach and eggs brunch...still smiling!

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Dexy5Graduate10

You definitely had to go back to collect your shirt Empem. It’s bad enough seeing dog poop bags hanging in the bushes without runners discarding their clothes as well πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘šπŸ‘•πŸ‘–πŸ‘™

A big well done to you - 10k whoopie - πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ₯‚πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

Haha yes indeed ( oh gawd isn't that an awful thing to see).Sorry I couldn't come up with a better proverb though!

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telford_mikeGraduate10

Woohoo! Huge congratulations, a wonderful achievement πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply totelford_mike

Thanks a lot T-M. I'm certain I would not have embarked on 10k story without knowing others were at it too!

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skysue16Graduate10

That is wonderful! Very well done - a great achievement πŸ‘πŸ˜„

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toskysue16

Thanks.Still grinning!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Yey, well done Empem ...the shirt is worth the sacrifice, I can positively feel the happiness through your post! A great run...& lucky crowd for being able to cheer your success!! πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toMummycav

If only it was a crowd!! Thanks a bunch MC It were reet gradely!

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Jundal

Well done, empem! Looks like a beautiful place to run, so double win! Go you!πŸ’ͺπŸ‘

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toJundal

Thanks J.Headed out of town, through an outskirting village, along river paths and meadows and back through my local park.Feel lucky to be able to stay off pavements.Never been on a treadmill!

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Jundalβ€’ in reply toEmpem

I haven't been on one for years, I'm lucky to have plenty of paths near me that go through woodland with a load of different routes to explore. Can't beat a good forest type run!

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AnnieW55

Congratulations. Your photo is great, you have every reason for being so pleased and happy.

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toAnnieW55

Thanks Annie, hoping it won't be a hard recovering though as I wasn't 'supposed ' to be at this point yet!

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AnnieW55β€’ in reply toEmpem

Nah! You’ll be fine, just give it a day or two. It’ll take longer than that for you to cme down πŸ˜€

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

Well done! It’s a massive achievement and you should be pleased and glowing - for at least a week! (I know I was!) πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ˜

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Ta very much. Still quite shocked!

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

Brilliant!! πŸ‘πŸ˜πŸ… go you!! Great run and great acheivementπŸ’ͺπŸ‘

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Thanks a million GGJ

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10

Yay well done you! πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’¨

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toDizzysmum17

Thanks, it's so lovely getting cheered on hear!

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Jaz20Graduate10

That’s brilliant - well done πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯‚

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toJaz20

Thanks Jay, very validating to see all the Graduate badges folk sending a big pat on the back.Thank you.

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LorijayGraduate10

Fantastic Empem!! Brilliant achievement, well done πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toLorijay

Thanks L.Wishing you happy running too!

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Languid_Lil

Really lovely story - well done!

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toLanguid_Lil

Thanks so much...what a buzz!

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lollytwistGraduate10

Well done, no wonder you feel fantastic. Enjoy the moment - I’m hoping to get there myself in the next few weeks πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply tolollytwist

Oh great.C'mon you can do it.My physio will have a fit, so I intend to pare it back for a few weeks ..get back on the take -it -steady programme! Good luck with the training!

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AgelesslassGraduate10

Well done, isn’t it just the best feeling when you’ve achieved this goal, I’m doing my first 10k race this Saturday after training for it this summer, 7 10ks under my belt, all thanks to C25k. Congratulations Empem, the girl done good.

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toAgelesslass

Wow.Inspiring to hear about what prep'you've done for the race ahead.I've yet to run with others, even a Parkrun.Things to do.Good Luck!

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Mcdon

Congratulations it’s a great feeling indeed xxx

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toMcdon

Can't believe the badge is there!

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SaartjieGraduate10

I'm sorry...I missed this! Congrats on your accidental 10k πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜Š

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply toSaartjie

Not at all.Thank you it's lovely to have so many pats on the back!

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SaartjieGraduate10β€’ in reply toEmpem

You deserve it! It is nice though...am feeling even more proud now. 😊

Your smile is almost 10K wide 😁😁 well done accidental or not a big milestone to have in the bag πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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EmpemGraduate10β€’ in reply to

Thanks SR yes still crowing!

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Gran4zGraduate10

Congratulations, 10k - you've done it, and you got your shirt too. Great result πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘. Good running πŸŽ‰.

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