Back in love

Thanks to Ju-Jus plan, just completed my first ever 10k, I did it at the Olympic Park winter series race, and I’m delighted as i finished in 1:01 😁😁

I wasn’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 I’ve been wondering why am I doing this? All I’ve gained is two massive blisters on my feet and sore lower legs.

Saying that I’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 “waterproof” coat started leaking through. And just my luck, the MOMENT I finished, it stopped raining!

I think over December I’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 I’ll spend the rest of the day slogging about 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Yay Curlybird, well done on your 10k and what a fabulous time! 👏👏 Don’t forget your badge (I still keep staring at mine!!) 🏅

I think I’d chuckle too if my jacket ended up over someone’s face! 😅 Shame about your blisters, but they’ll heal and the blister plasters you can get are really effective. 😀

Have fun running over Christmas. I’ve entered a 10k race in May, so something else to work towards improving my pace etc. 😀🏃‍♀️👏

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you! I don’t think I can see any badges on the app, but I’ll know it’s there in heart 😁

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

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

You can see the badges on the website, so definitely worth requesting yours CB. 😀

Here’s to some lovely runs over Christmas and into 2019! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏👏🎄🎄🎉🎉

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

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

Ask for yours as we will all be able to see it!😊

Request it here...

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

🎓⭐️👏🏻congratulations! 🏅👟

[O505k Graduate10]

Congratulations, really well done for running in these conditions. 🎉🎉

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Congratulations Curybird...a brilliant time too!

Well done....Badge time😆xx

[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...

[Hidden in reply to Moodymoo]

Thank you I think take everything in your own time. What’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 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done - that is a fab time for your first 10k! 🙂🏅💪

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

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.

🏃‍♀️👏👏🎓🏅🍾🥂

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done Curly - fantastic achievement and great time too! 😀