What have I done??!?

[Pianism]

Well, I've only gone and signed up for 3 10k races this year, starting with Alderley Edge in July! Eek!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Good to know that you have signed up for THREE 10k races this year Pianism, I hope they are reasonably spaced out, perhaps at least one a fortnight would be OK, good luck with them all, I hope with each run you get a little faster with a PB.

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I'll just be glad to get to the end!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

You got this! 10k is a lovely distance. 😁 It’s okay to feel a bit of eeek though! Eeek can also = excitement, right? 👍😁

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Absolutely. I'm very excited indeed and it will spur me on to get up to that distance and then keep it up. I'm utterly not bothered about time... just getting there and keeping going.

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

That’s the spirit! 👏🏼 Clearly, you love having targets. Best of luck from the 🐢.

[RunRunRun13 Graduate10]

Amazing ! Three 10k’s.... impressive ! You will need a massage then a sit down after 😂

Good luck for the first one in July 🏅

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to RunRunRun13]

Thank you. Fortunately, I get free sports massage at work.

[Jogunlikely in reply to Pianism]

Are there any jobs going? 😉

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Jogunlikely]

Always

[Katnap Graduate10]

Do you get to go up and down the edge?

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Ooooh no. I was careful to check that out before I went near entry. It's along the big bypass and back again. Road all the way... gently undulating.

I need to get into training for Lyme Park or that will kill me too!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

Lyme Park - Double eek 😬 Seriously July is ages away. You’ll smash it 😃

[molly1973]

Excellent!

[damienair Administrator]

Wow. Well done. I did a 10K run last night. I’m ok for a while now. A 3 x 10K run commitment is very impressive. Enjoy the training and enjoy the runs.

Damien

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Impressive or foolish... not sure which yet. I just know I need to keep doing this as it's changing my life step by step.

[damienair Administrator in reply to Pianism]

Me too. Changed my life, although I prefer 5K distance. But 10K is a great challenge and I really enjoyed doing a big 10K race. I’ll definitely enter another one towards to end of the summer. I’m at 37 Parkruns now, so my next goal will be getting the 50 T-Shirt and wearing it with pride.

Damien

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Fantastic running. Not far off the 50 now - you'll be there before you know it. I'm only at 16 at the moment but hoping to be at 50 by the turn of the year or soon after.

[Couchpotato2]

Cool!!

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

And daft!

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Pianism]

I nearly signed up for a hm in the autumn, luckily I restrained myself but i do need to sign up for some 10kms. Where are yours?

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Alderley Edge, Southport and Wilmslow.

[Jogunlikely]

Just, wow!

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Jogunlikely]

Eek!

[Deals1 Graduate10]

👍 👍Ooohhh. Well done and good luck!!

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thank you

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well done Pianism- nothing like a target (or 3) to keep you going. 🏃‍♂️🎼🎹

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Yay Pianism! Same as me - mine are next Sunday (eeeeek!!), June and August! Isn’t it exciting?

Well done for taking the plunge. 👏👏👏👏👏

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Ooh, I'm not the only utterly mad one then!?

Very best of luck with next Sunday. Not that you need it - you know what needs to be done and you know you've trained for it so enjoy yourself.

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

Oh my goodness, and you've entered the Marathon for next year haven't you? Blimey. Think I'll test myself on the shorter distances before I get that one anywhere near my plan!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

3 x 10ks, slightly bonkers. London Marathon - totally lost the plot! 😅😅😅

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

Thank you! Yes I’ve run 10k five times now, so the distance is definirely achievable. I’ll break no records, but I know I’m going to have a blast! ❤️

[Franglaise Graduate10]

You are an inspiration for people like me just setting out on 10k journey. I would love to be able to day that. Well done you.

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Franglaise]

Well I'm only at the start of my journey to 10k! Eek! I have to say, I found the prospect of C25K terrifying and exhilarating in equal measure, just like I feel about 10k now. But I also know that putting a fixed date in the diary really helped me with C25K, so that's the reason I've done it with this too. Now comes the hard work.

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

You are,well on your way...good luck and enjoy.

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Franglaise]

Thank you. You too.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

That sounds lovely... haven't been there for years... since taking my class there to check out the locations in Garner's, The Weirdstone on Brisingamen... You will have fun, especially if it is not too warm

10K is a super distance

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I haven't been there for years either... I've tended to favour the peak district for the walking I've done over the years. I don't know what a Weirdstone is!

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The...

[RunaroundSue Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I remember looking for those locations when I was a student.

I heard someone talking about this on the radio recently. Apparently it has never been out of print

[grumpyoldgirl]

😱 Well that's one way create an incentive! 😂 Brilliant stuff, and the very best of luck.

[RunaroundSue Graduate10]

Leaving me behind again

I did consider those three last year but I am sticking to shorter distances for now.

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

I did Alderley Edge 10k last year. It’s lovely and flat and there were loads of runners. There are live bands en route, so all in all a good atmosphere. You’ll be fine. Good luck with training

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Well done Pianism. Very proactive! Good luck!

[Glossy Graduate10]

Yay! Glad you signed up. I’m signing up too just waiting for husband to let me know if he wants to do it too.

I’m just hoping they accommodate snails 🐌

[Pianism Graduate10 in reply to Glossy]

Absolutely they will do.