Boxing day 10k

[Saartjie]

Ran the Christmas lunch off today with a lovely 10k. The 10s are getting easier but I can definitely feel the toll the longer runs take on my body. 6 months ago if you'd told me if be running an enjoyable 10k on Boxing day I'd have guffawed loudly in your face and yet here we are 😊 Merry Christmas everyone and happy running 🏃‍♀️👍🏻🙂

[Hidden]

I used to think that 5k would be the pinnacle of my running career (career? lol!) but now 5k has become quite routine, not something to be scared of any more. 10k is never a walk in the park, pun intended, but I never doubt that I can do it any more. A year ago I'd have laughed if you'd told me I'd be doing 5k regularly, so yes, I do know where you're coming from, and you've done brilliantly to get to this point.

I ran just 2.5k today which I should probably post about, but I really enjoyed it. I could feel yesterday's indulgances though!! You did really well getting out and running that distance after Christmas day.

Good on you!!

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Neil. Really enjoyed today 🙂

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Snap Saartjie, I did exactly the same! Good for us! 👏👏👏

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

So many 10ks today it seems! We must all have been feeling guilty after Christmas day 🥂🍗🥧🍫🍬🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

Hahaha yes, I personally ate my body weight in deliciousness! 😅

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

And another snap! Well done getting out there today Saartjie.

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

You continue to inspire me Jay! 😊

[Jay66UK Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

Aww shucks. Ta. And you help keep me running.

[TailChaser Graduate10]

And me too! Fantastic using up of all that carb loading everyone 😀🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🦆👍

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

There has to be something in that theory I reckon! Well done on your 10k TailChaser...merry Christmas 🎄😊

[TailChaser Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

I think you’re probably right 😂

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

Well done S!! Looks a lovely place to run too 😊

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Thabks Flara. It's good for a long run as it's an old railway line so long and straight. A deceptive uphill outward climb but great for finishing strong coming back down again!

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Snap too! 😂😂

Well done - and what a beautiful picture! 😍❤️

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thanks MD...so many 10ks today!

[Hidden]

Gorgeous place to run. Well Done you. 10km is a very respectable distance and I give my body the rest and respect it deserves after doing one Maybe they'll get easy peasey ? I'm not sure....

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I'm not sure Paula. It also takes me a few days to recover each time I do one. I can get to 8k without any issues but 10k just seems a step too far for my legs! I hope they get easier...I suppose I am still a newbie in running terms! And I can't see myself getting past 10k anytime soon! Time will tell...happy running 🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Saartjie]

It's exactly the same for me Saartjie. 8k is my new 5km - not too long at all. However, 10km is still quite a challenge and I need to recover after one. My plan is to keep with the 10km s as a long run for 2019 and then maybe, maybe i'll increase my distance. Happy Running to you too. It's great that you are listening to your body.

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I've heard a few people say 8k is their favourite distance. Who's have thought 2k would make such a difference?!

[mountaindreamer Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

I think one of the tricks with longer distances is making sure you slow your pace down even more, at least to start with, until you get used to the new distance. So perhaps try deliberately running slower so your legs have more left in them for that last 2k?

I find each new distance is tough until it’s been repeated quite a few times, then it seems to get easier. (That’s why I’m training for HM distance now, even though I don’t plan to race one until next May! The more times I get chance to repeat the full distance the easier I’m hoping it will become.🤞)

I’m convinced the distance thing is part about pacing yourself and part psychology. I need to set off telling my brain how far we are going to run each time, and my brain needs to feel confident it can make it! 😂❤️

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

Lovely Saartjie. X

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to Dizzysmum17]

Thanks 😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

How lovely Saarjie, and I recall telling everyone on the forum that I only wanted to do 5k because of my age, my knees etc. I am still totally amazed at how much we have all achieved in 2018.

Our family guests leave later today and I am hoping to get out and run some of the food and drink off . 10k is a bit ambitious as I haven’t done that distance for 6 weeks but I’m going to be restarting juju’s plan in January to build up again. Happy running.🏃‍♀️👏

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

It's amazing isn't it! I just wanted to be able to run for half an hour to keep fit. Now I can run for over an hour! Not sure how that happened 😮 Well I do...it was in no small part down to you lovely folk on here.

Juju's plan is great for that. I didn't do a 10k for a couple of months after the first one! It's quite nice building up again knowing that you can actually do this thing. Merry Christmas Dexy 🎄😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

And you. I’m now in a horizontal position watching tv after 3 days of being chef and hostess for the guests. Maybe not run today after all. The 🛋 is back!

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Sounds like you deserve it!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Me too. I've only done 10 km once but want to build back up to it again. My plan for next year 🙃

[David_G]

Congratulations Saartjie, 10K is a great distance! 🏃‍♀️👍 I seem to be a bit out of sync with everyone as I did 5K on Christmas morning so no run for me yesterday😕

I’m aiming for 13K this morning though so that should help blow the Christmas cobwebs away🏃‍♂️🤞

[Saartjie Graduate10 in reply to David_G]

Thanks David. Amazing getting out on Christmas day! My kids would have killed me if I'd made them wait till after Parkrun to open presents but am planning on doing the one on New Years day 😁 Good luck with your 13k...That just sounds so far!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

What a lovely place to run! Well done you! 🏃‍♀️🎄🎅🏻

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Super run to do while well fuelled from Xmas day. Well done, good going 👍

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Looks a lovely place to run Saartjie! I haven’t run since I did my 10k on Sunday (although have walked the dog each day!) so back to parkrun tomorrow, then to decide when to do my next 10k, if only to prove it wasn’t a fluke 😂

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Amazing Sarah!!! Don’t think many of us would have imagined we’d be running. You’ve done brilliantly this year and should be super proud of yourself. Xx