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10k! I've only gone and done it!

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SANDI_runsGraduate10
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Well I graduated c25k on 5th Sept, I had no intention at that point of running more than 5k. But gradually over the last few weeks I've added a km here and a km there, and loved the fact I've felt comfortable enough with my running to do so.

Tonight after work I went out to have a go at doing 10k. It certainly was a challenge tonight, not anywhere as easy as my 9k run last week, but I jeffed my way around. Between 4 and 7km the gremlins were in full voice telling me to give up, but, after slowing my pace for a minute or so I was off again, determined to do this; and I did it and sub 1hour 20 which I'm especially amazed about.

Need to find me a 10k event and get me some bling!

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antonioa profile image
antonioa

Awesome, awesome and more awesomeness. Well done. I'll have to get my running shoes on and try to catch up x

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toantonioa

Thanks Antonioa. It feels great to have graduated all over again! X

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Yay! Well done SANDI_runs! Virtual bling for you 🏅. It is tempting to sign up for an event isn't it! I always give myself a let out clause when planning my running but couldn't do that for my 10km run as I did it as a sponsored run. The weather forecast was dreadful and I spent days dreading it. I'm worried about signing up for something then not wanting to go!

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toBaddieThePirate

I agree baddie it's difficult this time of year as the weather is not likely to be good, but I am hopeful the atmosphere at the event and the desire to get myself some bling will get me through it. The next local event to me is in December, so a few weeks away. Giving me plenty of time to prepare, and practice in the poor weather

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10 in reply toSANDI_runs

Good luck!

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Well done to you! Congratulations! Super! Brilliant! 😊👏🏻👍☀️🥂🍾🏅🎉🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toover61andstilltrying

Thanks 61, I'm over the moon 😁😁😁

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embobs

Amazing!!! Great to hear you 10k journey! I have no great plan either so I hope to follow your achievements!

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toembobs

It's amazing how quickly you get used to running that little bit more, and as you get closer to 10k it's like a carrot dangled in front of you, giving you the incentive to keep going.

All the best on your running journey x

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embobs in reply toSANDI_runs

Thank you! And you 👍🏻

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OverTheFields

Top Job 👏🏼 well done beating the gobby little gremlins. Fantastic , enjoy the feeling 😀🏆

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toOverTheFields

Thanks overthefields. I'm elated, well from the waist up. From the waist down that's a different story! Not enjoying that feeling so much!

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Sandraj39Graduate10

That is fantastic news🙂 - and a great journey from 5k! Well done! Definately get yourself signed up for a local 10k ..."the bling's the thing!" 😮🏅

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toSandraj39

Thanks Sandra. There are 2 10k events near me in December, one at the beginning and one on NYE. I fancy them both

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply toSANDI_runs

Brilliant....go for it! 🙂

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Equi-geekGraduate10 in reply toSANDI_runs

Oooo I like the idea of a NYE run 😁👍

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RunsomeGraduate10

Well done fantastic achievement. Now for the medals 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅👍😀

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toRunsome

Thanks run some,

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MckennamarkGraduate10

Absolutely brillant well done. Great achievement.

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toMckennamark

Thank you x

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

Wow... that’s amazing... good time and only 2 months after C25K... very well done.

Do you have no intentions of going to HM?

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toUnfitNoMore

I think that is my aim for next year UNM. Will try a few more 10k runs for the next couple of months and see how I feel

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UpTheStanleyGraduate10 in reply toSANDI_runs

Don’t forget there are 10 milers (eg Great South Run) too - 16k is perhaps a more reasonable next target 🎯, for me anyway.

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toUpTheStanley

Next year is a long way off. I'm not rushing into HM running, just think it would be a great achievement. Of course If I choose to increase from 10k it will be steady and a 10 mile event or 2 if they come with bling could be on the cards 😁

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MutleyShuffleGraduate10

Well done Sandi! Happy bling collecting! 😁🏃🏅🏅🏅

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toMutleyShuffle

Thanks Mutley x I feel a bling addiction coming on!

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FlaraflarkinGraduate10

Wow what an achievement! Incredible 🤗 Very well done you!! 👏🦋🏃‍♀️👏

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toFlaraflarkin

Thank you Flara xx

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Snuffy_TGraduate10

🙌 well done. I'm nowhere near 10k yet. I will keep at it.

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toSnuffy_T

Thanks snuffy, you will get there, just keep at it x

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TartancatGraduate10

Well done SANDI_runs, and a really good time too!

You've truly been bitten by the running bug, already planning to go further still. Can't wait to hear about your adventures!

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SANDI_runsGraduate10

Thanks Tartancat, I never would've thought even 6 months ago that I would take up and enjoy running as much as I do. It's been life-changing for me

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

A Ma Zing!!!! Mahoosive well done Sandi. What an epic achievement! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I bet you’re the proudest thing ever at the moment! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

That’s got my 🦋🦋🦋 going yet again! They subside for a bit, then I realise what my goal is on Thursday and off they flutter! You’ve inspired me.

Sandi you’re brilliant! Be proud. 👊 🏃‍♀️👍👏🎉

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SANDI_runsGraduate10

Awww thanks cheeky, I'm still sky high and giddy with my achievement.

I must admit as I was running around and the gremlins were telling me 5k......6k......7k is enough, I thought cheeky will be doing her 10k this week. I knew if I didn't do it today, it would be next week for me due to other plans this week. You motivated me to keep going and for that I thank you.

Good luck for Thursday xx

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mountaindreamerGraduate10

Well done Sandi! Hope you’re celebrating in style! 🎉🎉🎉🎉😃🏃‍♀️❤️🏅🥂🍾❤️

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply tomountaindreamer

Thanks, will be celebrating for days!

Well done Sandi, I’m so pleased for you. Congratulations! Did you enjoy it?

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply to

Thanks Neil. I enjoyed parts of it, and really enjoyed it coming to an end!!! It did feel like a really long run. There were parts where my legs were heavy and the gremlins loud and I thought i really couldn't go on, but a new tune would come on and I seemed to find the energy to keep going.

I think I will treat myself to a few shorter runs before trying another 10k

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Deals1Graduate10 in reply toSANDI_runs

I love how u say u treat yourself to a few shorter runs 😁😁👍

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toDeals1

Compared to the 10k run last night, short runs are a real treat!!!

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Deals1Graduate10 in reply toSANDI_runs

Yep I see what u mean.... But I still struggle! Hopefully doing a 4k tomorrow 😁

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toDeals1

My new trainers come tomorrow, so would be rude not to take them out for a nice little run!

Enjoy your 4k x

Fantastic SANDI_runs! 😁👏👏👏

You were one of the first people that I saw graduate at the start of my C25K journey, that was a huge inspiration for me then... and you doing it again now!!!

Huge achievement - BIG WELL DONE! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply to

Awww thank you thundersloth. I feel honoured to have been an inspiration.

Enjoy your running journey x

That’s fantastic Sandi. Enjoy the high. You did 👍 take a break before doing a second 10km. Nice and relaxed runs

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply to

Thanks Paul - still on a high!

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kwell39Graduate10

Congratulations!! How excited and accomplished you must feel!! Cheers to you. 👏🏻👏🏻🥂

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply tokwell39

Thanks Kwell. Still well chuffed! 😁

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Deals1Graduate10

Yay! 😁🏃👍👏 Well done!!

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toDeals1

Thanks Deals

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Equi-geekGraduate10

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎓🎓🎓 well done!!! How fab that you can use your ‘gears’ now too. Really pleased for you! 😁⭐️

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toEqui-geek

Thanks again!

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Equi-geekGraduate10 in reply toSANDI_runs

🤣👍🤦🏼‍♀️

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Jundal

Well DONE Sinji_ron! I'll bet your legs to do with a day off after that, good luck with bling hunting!

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toJundal

Thanks dundial. My legs are very appreciative of a night off!

A few more practice runs before I go for the bling

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Jundal in reply toSANDI_runs

Can't say I blame you, bling hunting is exhausting!

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Dexy5Graduate10

Well done SANDI_runs, you've done 10k! Go pick up your shiny new badge. 👏👏🍾🏆

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Thanks sexy. Awaiting the arrival of my new shiny badge

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toSANDI_runs

I love that autocorrect. 😂. If you look in pinned posts you’ll find the 10k graduation post to get your badge

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Ooops dexy !!!

I added my name into the 10k graduation post last night, still waiting for my badge 🤔

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toSANDI_runs

The admins must be getting on with their real lives, or maybe they are running 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️

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CrawlhomeGraduate10

That's fantastic SANDI_runs, I bet you never thought you'd be here when you started!

Isn't it amazing how good you feel after a long run too? I'm a few days away from the 10k too!

Good luck with doing an event 😁

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toCrawlhome

Thanks crawlhome, good luck with the remainder of your 10k journey x

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Balanus3

Fantastic progress. Took me way longer to get up to 10k a year or so ago but the medal bagging became a real motivation to do more and longer runs....even managed a half marathon in September and have signed up for two more next year....who knows where your running might go. Congratulations.

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toBalanus3

Thanks Balanus. Yes really looking forward to my first proper event and medal xx

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CribGraduate10

Well done 👍🎉🎉🎉🎉

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SANDI_runsGraduate10 in reply toCrib

Thank you

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