Back in love: Thanks to Ju-Jus plan, just... - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

16,525 membersโ€ข26,586 posts

Back in love

โ€ข13 Replies

Thanks to Ju-Jus plan, just completed my first ever 10k, I did it at the Olympic Park winter series race, and Iโ€™m delighted as i finished in 1:01 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

I wasnโ€™t going to go, as this morning it was tipping it down, but I had my mum here who was egging me on.

Had a slight mishap where I tried to pass her my coat and it ended up getting her in the face, which I then felt guilty about (and giggled over ) for the next km.

I think running really has been an up and down journey for me, some weeks Iโ€™ve been wondering why am I doing this? All Iโ€™ve gained is two massive blisters on my feet and sore lower legs.

Saying that Iโ€™m already thinking about new running gear and routes!

In the week leading up to it I had one terrible run, where it was windy and raining hard, and my โ€œwaterproofโ€ coat started leaking through. And just my luck, the MOMENT I finished, it stopped raining!

I think over December Iโ€™m going to keep running, but maybe between 5-7k.

Not sure what lies ahead, longer distances, more short races, or joining a social running club.

Who knows, what I do know is that Iโ€™ll spend the rest of the day slogging about ๐Ÿ˜

13 Replies
โ€ข
cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Yay Curlybird, well done on your 10k and what a fabulous time! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Donโ€™t forget your badge (I still keep staring at mine!!) ๐Ÿ…

I think Iโ€™d chuckle too if my jacket ended up over someoneโ€™s face! ๐Ÿ˜… Shame about your blisters, but theyโ€™ll heal and the blister plasters you can get are really effective. ๐Ÿ˜€

Have fun running over Christmas. Iโ€™ve entered a 10k race in May, so something else to work towards improving my pace etc. ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

โ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thank you! I donโ€™t think I can see any badges on the app, but Iโ€™ll know itโ€™s there in heart ๐Ÿ˜

May is a great time to work up to, I will be joining you on the fun running :)

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

You can see the badges on the website, so definitely worth requesting yours CB. ๐Ÿ˜€

Hereโ€™s to some lovely runs over Christmas and into 2019! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

Bluebirdrunner profile image
BluebirdrunnerGraduate10โ€ข in reply to

Yes, log on to healthunlocked and you will see everyones badges.

Ask for yours as we will all be able to see it!๐Ÿ˜Š

Request it here...

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

Equi-geek profile image
Equi-geekGraduate10

๐ŸŽ“โญ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿปcongratulations! ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

O505k profile image
O505kGraduate10

Congratulations, really well done for running in these conditions. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

Bluebirdrunner profile image
BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Congratulations Curybird...a brilliant time too!

Well done....Badge time๐Ÿ˜†xx

Moodymoo profile image
Moodymoo

Well done... my aim eventually is 10 k... need to be comfortable doing 5 before I try anything else.. maybe when the lighter mornings come along...

Seriously congratulations and enjoy your moment...

โ€ข in reply toMoodymoo

Thank you :) I think take everything in your own time. Whatโ€™s weird is that the time I found hardest was going from non-runner to running over 20 mins. After running for 5k, the stepping stones between 5,6,78 are smaller, not such a physical exertion, more a mental mindset to keep on!

Good luck on your running journey :)

Moodymoo profile image
Moodymooโ€ข in reply to

Thank you

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10

Well done - that is a fab time for your first 10k! ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ’ช

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10

Congratulations curly, what a great way to graduate your 10k! Well done mum for getting you out there. You know mums know best. And what a great place to run too.

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ…๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10

Well done Curly - fantastic achievement and great time too! ๐Ÿ˜€

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Meanwhile, back in Eldene...

Hi all! I was playing with a new route this morning after a slow exploration last week. I'd...
Equi-geek profile image
Graduate10โ€ข

Happy new year, happy new year....

So good Iโ€™ve named it twice.... Hi my lovely family, I truly hope you all had a lovely Christmas...
Mummycav profile image
Administratorโ€ข

what a morning!!

after having had a few struggles recently with my running I set out today with some trepidation....
limberlou profile image
Graduate10โ€ข

Excuses excuses

My first park run in 4 months.After completing my 30 minute run with Jo Whiley I thought yes I can...
doggytail profile image
Graduate10โ€ข

I love running. I actually LOVE it ๐Ÿ˜ โค๏ธ

I have had an epiphany! Inspired by @[393948] asking how I was getting on today I realised that I...
Dizzysmum17 profile image
Graduate10โ€ข

Moderation team

See all
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.