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Magic10 - W6R1 - 9K that turned intoโ€ฆ ๐ŸŽ‰

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Hi guys, I had a very enjoyable run last night. Iโ€™d mapped out a new loop for the 9-10K runs that now lay ahead of us in Ju-Juโ€™s plan, as Iโ€™d outgrown my regular stomping ground. Iโ€™d started to improvise routes on the runโ€ฆ which certainly wasnโ€™t ideal in the dark!

This new route took me out of Stubbington village and in a big loop around HMS Daedalus or โ€˜Solent Airportโ€™ as they now call it, and then looping along a large bypass around the back of Lee on the Solent and back home to Hill Head along the familiar seafront path that I know and love.

I thoroughly enjoyed the run, this turned out to be the longest distance that Iโ€™ve run so far and I took on board the thoughts shared in my last headspace run, running mindfully, focussing on the body and my foot strike and being present throughout the run.

Most of this new loop is on a very good footpath/cycle track alongside some fairly busy roads. The traffic going by took me a while to get used to I found it quite distracting, but after 10 minutes or so it was absolutely fine. I found my pace quickly thanks to the long uninterrupted pathways although it was 5 degrees Iโ€™d warmed up nice and quickly.

I did have to cross quite a large intersection of road and I was prepared to have to pause my app to do this safely, but luckily it was fairly deserted when I arrived so managed to sail across it without any issues. The following paths did feel like a gradual upward slope for quite some time and overall there was 116 meters of elevation gain in total. Iโ€™m going to try the loop in reverse next week to see if it feels any different from the other direction.

Anywaysโ€ฆ I accidentally on purpose smashed out the 10K ๐ŸŽ‰

Sandie1961 โ€ฆyou were right. You clearly know me oh too well!

Chuffed to bits that I reached the 10K, thanks for all the help and support that youโ€™ve all given me along the way. Also a huge thanks to my good friend Hidden who inspired me to start Ju-Juโ€™s 10K plan, I wasnโ€™t planning to do it right away after C25K as it just seemed so far, but I'm so glad that I did! Dreams has also put up with all my nonsense along the way and has been a brilliant VRB on the journey to 10K ๐Ÿ™Œโšก๐Ÿ”ฅ

Iโ€™m going to finish Ju-Juโ€™s plan, possibly with a 10K modification to next weeks long run so I can test my new loop in reverse to compare it. Then I plan to consolidate the 10K in the new year. I have also started eyeing up the Southampton Half Marathon in Mayโ€ฆ this may or may not happen, because at the moment I shudder/cringe just at the thought of running with other people! โ€ฆBut I do need to start thinking about getting myself some of this lovely bling that I keep seeing on the forum ๐Ÿ…so watch this spaceโ€ฆ

Thanks for reading this guys, hope youโ€™re all OK and having a great week!

โšกThunderSlothโšกout

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over61andstilltrying profile image
over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Well done to you! Congratulations!๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธHip, hip hooray 10k today!! ๐Ÿ˜ŠBrilliant!

in reply to over61andstilltrying

Thank you 61andflying! I hope you ok ๐Ÿ‘Œ I love the running cartwheel emojis - thanks! ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ˜โšก๏ธ

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply to

All fine here thank you. Ran before breakfast this morning, haven't done that since the hot weather. Needed later day time for other things. Thinking of using my Friday run to deliver Christmas cards. It will have to be a start stop run. Variety is the spice of life they say! Happy running to you! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Š

in reply to over61andstilltrying

Ooh... loving the Christmas card delivery idea 61! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Check out that fabulous 10k TS! Mahoosive well done to you! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ… ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ Iโ€™m not surprised you feel amazing - what a superb landmark!

Your runs sound intriguing. I love reading your descriptive posts. ๐Ÿ˜€

Hope youโ€™ve requested your badge - I still stare at mine in pure disbelief! Well done again. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

in reply to cheekychipmunks

Aah thank you Cheeky! and thank you for cheering us all on as you do itโ€™s brilliant ๐Ÿ‘ I really enjoyed that run, it really feels like a good distance and an amazing sense of freedom running it around a new route. Really looking forward to having another go at it next week ๐Ÿ˜ going to enjoy a nice chilled 4K recovery run tomorrow ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ oh yes badge...thanks! ๐Ÿฅ‡

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Equi-geekGraduate10

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

in reply to Equi-geek

Nice emoji work Equi-geek! Love those little party guys at the end! Thank you!

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10 in reply to

My computer didn't recognise the little party guys in Equi-geek's post. They just appeared as rectangles ๐Ÿ˜ข

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Jell6Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying

Me too, rectangles with crosses inside ๐Ÿ˜ž

in reply to over61andstilltrying

Aah... they're quite cute 61, I think they must be new additions to the Emoji world... so will work in newer/or up to date web browsers ๐Ÿ˜€

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TartancatGraduate10

Blimey - congratulations on your 10k. You're on fire!!

in reply to Tartancat

Oh is that what that smell is... I thought it was the neighbours log burner again...!

Thanks TC ๐Ÿ˜

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

Great job... nice time too! Just need to knock 28 seconds off it now ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

in reply to UnfitNoMore

Oh...Itโ€™s totally coming off UNM!!!! ๐Ÿ˜‚

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10 in reply to

Oh I know!

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

Brilliantly well done, ThunderSloth! I could feel the joy in your post! You smashed it ahead of plan (many do), but most important you enjoyed it by the sounds of things. ๐Ÿ˜ Your hard work has paid off, you 10k graduate ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“ you! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

in reply to Sadie-runs

Thank you Sadie! When I started out I wasnโ€™t actually sure that Iโ€™d like the longer distances, but I can definitely say now that I do. I love the feeling of a long run. Thanks again for your help and advice. Youโ€™ll be pleased to hear my negative splits were looking pretty sweet this time too...

๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ‘Œ ๐Ÿ™Œ

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Sadie-runsGraduate10 in reply to

๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ˜

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66Graduate10

Monster run TS! Congratulations. Enjoy the moment. ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅ‡

in reply to Beachcomber66

Thanks Beachcomber, it is still sinking in that I can run 10k... even after 24hrs.. but this post is definitely helping ๐Ÿ˜Š Your turn soon ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿ‘

Love this! Awesome post! Huge well done again! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ”ฅ

...Knew it was accidentally on purpose ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜

10k you beauty, Ace feeling!

Ah, youโ€™re too kind!... you know I think youโ€™re alright too ๐Ÿ˜‰

Seriously tho... probs would of given up this week if it wasnโ€™t for you! So... Thank you!

๐Ÿคœ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿค›

Bring on the Half Marathon crazy! Youโ€™ll smash it!

๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’ฃ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‘Š

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Absolutely, what a feeling Dreams!

Well you havenโ€™t blocked me yet...

so thatโ€™s a good start I suppose ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Hey, no worries ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ Just helping a friend out. Weโ€™ve got each otherโ€™s back ๐Ÿ™Œ and your encouragement helps me get motivated too!

๐Ÿคœ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿค› 13.1 โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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TailChaserGraduate10

Wow! Congratulations TS, thatโ€™s fantastic!!! Brilliant time too, youโ€™ll soon be sub 60 minutes ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ…. Donโ€™t forget to collect your virtual bling first ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ†

in reply to TailChaser

Aw, thank you very much TailChaser! Oh yes thanks for that, Iโ€™m now on the list ๐Ÿ‘ howโ€™s your back? Hope youโ€™re ok ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ˜•โšก๏ธ

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply to

Ooh look at your bling, it really suits you ๐Ÿ˜€. Back is on the mend TS ๐Ÿคž Iโ€™m going to try it out at the gym with some non-impact stuff on Friday. Thank you ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate10

Woo hoo! A heroic effort! And at a good pace!

If you have a parkrun nearby that'll give you some experience of running with others.

๐ŸŽ…Xmas Katnap ๐ŸŽ…

in reply to Katnap

Thank you (Xmas) Katnap! ๐Ÿ˜ Yes, I do have a very local parkrun right on my favourite running path.... I just need to get over this strange anti-social running hang up that I seem to have?! I canโ€™t explain it because generally I am fairly sociable - but I think team sports mustโ€™ve just put me off doing things like this as a kid!!!

๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ โšก๏ธ

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Sandie1961Graduate10

Fabulous run TS! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ…๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ I just knew you wouldnโ€™t be able to resist. Ah, the folly of youth ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ Great to see how elated you are about smashing that 10k, though, and a superb time. I thought about it on Sunday but decided to be a good girl and stick to my plan of the Clumber Trust 10k a week on Sunday.

in reply to Sandie1961

Thanks Sandie! Hahaa! Iโ€™m obviously just very predictable ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜ Oh gosh yes, that looked like a great Manor House and grounds for a run, that will be a fantastic finale to the plan. Take a couple of pics for us to have a look at when you go, they could do with putting a few more pics on their website ๐Ÿ‘

kwell39 profile image
kwell39Graduate10

You are awesome sauce! Look at you smashing records with your 10K. Way to go!!

in reply to kwell39

Awesome sauce! I like that kwell... Iโ€™m going to start using that one ...just doesnโ€™t quite work with my English accent though... needs to be said with an American accent โ€˜Awesome Sauce!โ€™

...Nice badge by the way Elastigirl ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ™Œ โšก๏ธ

sunshinefish profile image
sunshinefishGraduate10

Well done! And it sounds like a great run. Do love headspace runs, they really give you something to think about.

in reply to sunshinefish

Thank you sunshinefish, yes they have definitely taught me a lot about what to do with my brain when Iโ€™m on a long run. Iโ€™m starting to find it easy to only think about whatโ€™s going on at that moment, with myself and my surroundings, feels great to just be in run mode and forget the chaos!

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sunshinefishGraduate10 in reply to

Yup, it is always good to live in the moment. It's good to know that with more use you can start to automatically just live in the moment, I need to do more headspace runs! Have been limited by the weather and not wanting to ruin my headphones!

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Jaz20Graduate10

Congratulations on the awesome 10k. That HM plan seems to be beckoning!

I also love the Headspace guided runs. I do daily Headspace meditations too and love a really meditative long run.

in reply to Jaz20

Thank you so much Jaz20, yes the HM plan is calling out to me, I never wouldโ€™ve thought it ๐Ÿ˜„ Where does this stop...?! ๐Ÿ˜‚

Aah yes, crawlhome has also recommended the headspace meditations. I must sign up and give them a go, it is something that Iโ€™ve always wanted to try - Iโ€™ll get on their website now and have a look ๐Ÿ‘

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Deals1Graduate10

Well done u!! 10k !! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘. Great time too and sounds like u enjoyed it ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

in reply to Deals1

Thanks very much Deals! Hope youโ€™re ok ๐Ÿ‘Œ I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wasnโ€™t sure at the start if Iโ€™d like the long runs, but it turns out I love them ๐Ÿ–ค

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Deals1Graduate10 in reply to

Even better if u love em!!

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10

Congratulations and well done TS - excellent time too! Sounds like a good route - sometimes that can really help. In terms of the Half and running with others, have you thought about parkrun? It's a good way in. Enjoy your achievement!! ๐Ÿ˜€

in reply to JonathanP

Thank you JP, yes this was supposed to be a 9K test run of the new route... but it had already got my approval half way round ๐Ÿ˜„

Aah! yes Parkruns, something I've manage to avoid for a good few months now - I keep on saying I'll go and then ...don't. Obviously my strangely wired brain is putting another irrational barrier up ...possibly the next job on my 'smash' list I think! ๐Ÿ˜€ Many thanks.

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10 in reply to

As a lone runner myself, I sympathise, but time to bite the bullet I think! ๐Ÿ˜€

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Congratulations on hitting your 10k distance ThunderSloth! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Brilliant acheivement ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜Šx

in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thank you so much Bluebirdrunner, What an amazing new power I have! I can't wait to try it out again next week. ๐Ÿ˜€

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Wow huge well done thatโ€™s superb... and exciting times ahead as your running journey progresses ๐Ÿค—

in reply to ju-ju-

Thank you so much Ju-Ju, your plan has shown me the way and given me the strength and confidence to get out there and grab it.

...I also think you're #amazeballs

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Becky1606Graduate10

WELL DONE THUNDERSLOTH ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

in reply to Becky1606

THANK YOU BECKY!!! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ™Œโšก

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Dexy5Graduate10

Nearly missed this ThunderSloth as Iโ€™m weaning myself off the internet during December, but had to say congratulations to you for your accidental 10k. Well done you. A change of name required methinks.

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿ…

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