10k - In the bag!

[Julian1970]

Last night, I hit the magic number - My FIRST EVER 10k in 1hr 01m

It is like my C25K graduation all over again. Just a few short weeks ago with many 5k's under my belt, I turned my attention to 10k. God it was daunting!

Double the distance of what I had become accustomed to, double the running time I was used to, but last night the legs came good and just kept on going.

I had done the time, but was the distance right. I quickly put my route into my route planner . . . . . 10.28km

YIPPEE, I'm in the 10k club!

[Hidden]

Congratulations Julian!👏👏. 🎓Brilliant time too🤩🤩 I can only dream at the moment of approaching that glorious day once again🤣🤣.

So will it be a half or full marathon next? I’m sure you can do it!👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Happy running🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🤗🤗

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Awww thanks Peggy. I don't think a marathon will ever be on the cards but maybe a half; in the distant future. I regular 10 is the plan for now.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Did you request your shiny new badge Julian? It’ll suit you! 👏🏅🏃

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I haven't cheeky, don't know where to do it.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Julian1970]

Ahh, just go to the pinned posts on here - there’s a November graduation one - and request it. It’s a proud feeling when it shows up! 🏅🏅🏅

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Just seen it. Thanks cheeky

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Julian1970]

😀👍

[Tartancat Graduate10]

Well done Julian, and a really fast time too! Isn't it the most amazing feeling to crack that 10k 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Tartancat]

StIll admiring your badge TC? I can’t stop looking at mine! 😅😅

[Tartancat Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh God yes! Still can't really believe it, but I'm just about to go out for my 3rd 10k, so it must be real!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Tartancat]

Oooo good luck! Report back! 🏃‍♀️

Will do another in the next few weeks too! Can’t believe it either! 😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😀

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to Tartancat]

Incredible Tartan, when you realise you've actually done it, it feels great as you well know

[Jennypenny2 Graduate10]

Well done 😁🏆

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to Jennypenny2]

Jennypenny thank you so much

[Bridget007]

Well done! And speedy too 😃

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Thank you Bridget

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Well done to you! Congratulations!😊🎓🍾🥂🎉🏅👏🏻👍☀️🏃🏻🤸‍♂️🏃🏻🤸‍♂️🏃🏻🤸‍♂️If you stay until next week on the podium I may manage to join you! But I will definitely not run the distance in your time. The routes I like are hilly and for me that means slow. Perhaps you run at your whizzy speed even up hills!

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

I was very lucky 61, a nice straight, flat route on a good surface. All three played a big part. Good luck with your final push and I will save you a place on the podium . . . you can push me off if you like

[MsFickle Graduate10]

Amazing well done that’s fantastic and the timing is awesome 😀

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to MsFickle]

Thank you and your words contradict your Tag . . . . . great name

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to Julian1970]

Thanks I love my name tag 😂😂😂

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Congratulations Julian - fantastic time! 😀

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Cheers Jonathan, pleased and surprised!

[Crawlhome Graduate10]

Congratulations Julian1970, fantastic distance and time!😁😁🍾🍾

Isnt it the best feeling!

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to Crawlhome]

Cheers Crawl, it really is a great feeling. A genuine sense of achievement.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations Julian and such a good time too. You are a graduate all over again

🏃‍♂️👏👏🍾🥂🎓

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Cheers Dexy I think it has re-energised my running. Going to give it another go tonight!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Julian1970]

Not another 10k I hope. 😉

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Hi Dexy, nope. Not going to put the legs through that again so quickly LOL. I think once a week is enough . . . . . (for now )

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Julian1970]

😂😂

[homlyme]

well done you and welcome to the club 🏃‍♀️

[Millsie-J]

Congratulations Julian!

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to Millsie-J]

Thank you Millsie

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Huge well done to you, I bet that felt amazing 😎

[Julian1970 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

I did feel good I have to admit. Thank you ju-ju-