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This girl can run 10k πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ…πŸŽ‰πŸ’₯

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On 23rd April, I came back from Week 1 Run 1 of C25k purple faced, sweating, wheezing and saying I can’t do this! It was another week until I plucked up the courage to do Run 2. This morning, 8 months to the day since that first attempt, I ran 10k without stopping in1 hour and 8 minutes. Still purple faced and sweaty mind you. I got up in the pitch dark, rain pouring down outside and foggy and OH drove me to Clumber Park. By then the rain had eased slightly and we all lined up and off we went - mud, puddles, wet leaves! Along tracks, through the woods and alongside the lake. 3 laps and a bit and I’d done it. Thank you ju-ju- for your fantastic plan and thank you also to my VRBs (you know who you are) who have inspired, motivated and amused me in equal measure over the last few weeks. Think I might take a couple of days off nowπŸ˜ƒ A very happy Christmas to you all πŸŽ„πŸΎ

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WoooHooo!

Congratulations on your 10K Spitfire-Sandie!

Cripes! It sounded like an army assault course rather than a sleepy National Trust park πŸ˜„ ...very exciting indeed by the sounds of it πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Well done, you look really happy πŸ˜ƒ Amazing what we can all do when we put our minds to it. Hope you’ll be sticking around you’re an inspiration to us and brilliant fun on the forum.

...Now to relax and enjoy the festivities! Merry Christmas Sandie! πŸ˜βš‘οΈβœ¨πŸŽ„

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply to

Thanks TS! You’re a fab VRB, now shove up on that podium and let me climb up πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚. I am so happy and so proud of myself. I’ll keep posting - got the Lincoln 10k in April, so I have to keep going. Don’t think I’ll be heading for half marathon land though!

Merry Christmas to you too πŸŽ„πŸΎπŸŽ‰

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Hahaa! That podium is all yours Sandie! Feels great doesn’t it?! We’re 10K runners now! πŸŽ‰

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Oh wow Sandie that’s fantastic news, and what an epic time! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ Just in time for Christmas too, fabulous timing! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ„πŸŽ„

I bet you’re chuffed to pieces, and I hope you’re going to celebrate later! I’ll raise a glass to you that’s for sure! πŸ₯‚

Have a fabbo Christmas! πŸŽ„πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ₯‚πŸ˜

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks Cheeky! I am so pleased with myself I’m still grinning. Hubby and I are taking our son and his girlfriend out to the Cosy Club for dinner tonight and I intend to celebrate with a cocktail or two🍸🍹

Have a fab Christmas too πŸŽ„πŸΎπŸŽ‰

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Well done to you! Congratulations!πŸŽ“πŸΎπŸ₯‚πŸ…πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜ŠπŸŽ‰πŸ‘β˜€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈ Fantastic! I can not imagine how folk are doing such great things at this busy season. Enjoy the glow and don't forget to ask for your lovely shiny badge! Have a lovely Christmas! Now you have a super early Christmas present to enjoy already! πŸŽ…πŸ»πŸŽ„

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toover61andstilltrying

Thank you! It was a 9.00am start (unheard of on a Sunday morning😫) - last minute preparations done, so now to relax. Have a great Christmas too πŸŽ„πŸΎπŸŽ‰

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Jay66UKGraduate10

Well done! That’s a massive milestone. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toJay66UK

Thanks Jay. You were the first person ever to reply to me when I first started back in April, so thank you for getting me on my way πŸ˜ƒ

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10

Brilliant, well done and a very handy time as well πŸ‘

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toChrisAllen1

Thanks Chris! My original target after C25K was sub 30 5k, but having failed to get below 33 I decided maybe I’m built for distance rather than speed and I now find I prefer the longer runs. I am not going to do half marathon though!

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10β€’ in reply toSandie1961

Im exactly the same although I occasionally get close to sub 30 (missed by 42 secs yesterday).

When I got to 10k I said that was it distance wise, same at 15k, 2 HMs for me this year and 2 planned for next πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚. I guarantee you will start thinking about pushing on once you have done a couple more 10s

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toChrisAllen1

πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚

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WindozeGraduate10

Awesome stuff! Well done you. Have a great break 😎

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toWindoze

Thank you! Feeling very pleased with myself.

Happy Christmas πŸŽ„

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Huge congratulations to you and very well done. It's a very satisfying distance and you should feel very proud of yourself.

Love the photo - you look so happy πŸ€— Happy Christmas to you πŸŽ„

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Sandie1961Graduate10

Thanks Irishprincess! I’m still grinning. It feels amazing.

Happy Christmas to you too πŸ₯‚

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Ang33333

Well done! 10k is my target for next year...

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toAng33333

I’m sure you’ll do it. Follow ju-ju’s plan when you feel ready. It is brilliant πŸ˜ƒ

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BethanDavies

Absolutely amazing! You're brilliant. Very inspiring also. I started C2K5, around 8 months before I plan to do my first 10k. I'm now 6 weeks in and you have made me feel like I'll definitely get there. Thank you! Merry Christmas :)

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toBethanDavies

Bethan you will definitely get there. It is an amazing feeling. Go girl πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Equi-geekGraduate10

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ†πŸ†πŸ†well done Sandie!πŸŽ“πŸŽ“πŸŽ“πŸ‘ŸπŸ‘ŸπŸ‘Ÿ

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toEqui-geek

Thanks Equi-geek! I would never have imagined getting up early on Sunday to run in the rain. How this year has changed me πŸ˜ƒ

Sandie.... this girl definitely can!!!!! πŸ™ŒπŸ˜†πŸŽ‰ You are amazing! Huge congratulations on your 10k πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³ I knew you’d be awesome! Your time is fantastic! I’m super happy for you!

Great pic too! πŸ’–

Enjoy your celebrations & have a wonderful Christmas πŸŽ„πŸ₯‚

Look forward to sharing more running adventures next year! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘Œ

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply to

Thanks Dreams! It is a fantastic feeling. A little break, than parkrun on Saturday I think.

Have a wonderful Christmas too πŸ₯‚πŸŽ„

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SaartjieGraduate10

Brilliant Sandie! Well done. Quite amazing what we've all achieved since the spring πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’ͺπŸ™ŒπŸΌ

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toSaartjie

Thank you. It really is amazing, isn’t it? Ju-ju’s plan is brilliant and the support from everybody on the forum has just been incredible πŸ˜ƒ

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JonathanPGraduate10

Fantastic Sandie! We know you could (and would) do it! Have a double celebration with that and Christmas πŸ˜€

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toJonathanP

Thanks Jonathan! I was so nervous beforehand, but once I got going, I just seemed to get in the zone and boom!

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Dexy5Graduate10

Yay congratulations Sandie and don’t you look great.

Enjoy a wonderful Christmas - you’ve given yourself the best pressie this year. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸŽ“πŸŽ…πŸ»πŸŽ„β„οΈβ›„οΈ

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

Thanks Dexy and for all your encouragement.

Have a fabulous Christmas πŸ₯‚πŸŽ„

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Brilliant run Sandie. Fantastic achievement. You will need loads of food and drink to top you up after a 10k.......have a brilliant Christmas πŸŽ„πŸΎπŸ₯‡πŸ₯‡πŸ₯‡πŸ₯‡πŸŽ…πŸŽ…πŸ—

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Thanks Beachcomber! Took my son and his girlfriend out for dinner at the Cosy Club last night to celebrate! And, as I’m 1.5 stones lighter than this time last year, I think I can probably run to a mince pie or some chocolates πŸ˜‚. Have a great Christmas πŸŽ„πŸ₯‚

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FlaraflarkinGraduate10

Incredible!! Well done Sandie πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰πŸ’ͺ such a massive achievement πŸ€— And the smile in your photo says it all πŸ˜ŠπŸŽ‰πŸ¦‹

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toFlaraflarkin

Thank you Flora! I’m still smiling πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toFlaraflarkin

Aargh autocorrect Flara!

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AnrenGraduate10

That's brilliant :D

I'm still doing my 5k's and was thinking 10k seems so so far! You just made it feel a little closer!

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toAnren

Thanks Anren! Go for it. Ju-ju’s plan is brilliant if you need some structure and a nudge to continue going out 3 times a week.

Have a lovely Christmas πŸŽ„πŸΎ

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AnrenGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandie1961

Thank you you too! <3

I love running every other day, even get up early :P I will try it Ju-Ju's in Jan though but I think it might take me a little longer than the plan as I'm still a new runner.

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KatnapGraduate10

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸƒπŸƒπŸƒπŸ† 10k.!!!

Well done Sanding 😸

I agree you should take a couple of days off. Take on board some carbs. Then you can do another 10k later in the week 😝

Have a great Xmas to you and yours!

πŸŽ… Xmas Katnap πŸŽ…

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toKatnap

Thank you Katnap and to you and the family. Started on Pringles and cider - a runner’s diet πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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KatnapGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandie1961

Definitely! Carbs and not much fibre.😁😁😁

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KatnapGraduate10

Grrrr @[€|^[ auto correct...

I meant Sandie! Of course!

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Irish-JohnGraduate10

Well done 10k Runner!!! :)

And it's posts like this that keep me motivated to stretch my comfort zone :)

Wishing you a very happy Christmas :)

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toIrish-John

Thank you Irish-John! I might even start thinking I really am a runner next year πŸ˜‚πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Happy Christmas to you too πŸŽ„πŸΎ

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kwell39Graduate10

Way to go and congratulations!!! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» It’s amazing what we can do when we put our mind to it. Go enjoy the celebrations and your sweet victory! πŸ₯‚

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Amerynthe

Wow, that is fantastic! I've just graduated, done my 2nd Park Run, and have been seriously considering backing out of my original plan to do a 10k in May, 7 months after starting C25K. Having just read your post, I am encouraged to go for it, so thank you for sharing the news of your success, it has inspired me not to stick to my original goal!

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Sandie1961Graduate10β€’ in reply toAmerynthe

Amerynthe Go for it - you know you want to!

Ju-ju’s next Magic 10 starts on 11 January, but at 8 weeks long, you could consolidate for a few more weeks and still reach 10k by May.

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