Bridge to 10k, Week 2, another mini victory!

[Debston]

Wasn't sure whether to attempt my 6km or just do my 5km when I set off this morning but something told me to keep going! Really pleased with myself, it was hot but breezy and not humid like my last run. Uphill bits were challenging but I managed to get round without walking, phew! 😌 My lovely pic of the orchards at Sissinghurst didn't load on mapmyrun so this is me cooling off back home! 😂 😎 I ran for 52 minutes! 🐌

[backintime Graduate10]

well done, your snail is faster than my snail - took me 55

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

My snail has magic new running shoes... 3rd outing with them today. 😂

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

my snail is jealous

[MuddledGardener Graduate10]

How lucky to run at Sissinghurst! 😍

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to MuddledGardener]

It's so beautiful all year round but looking particularly wonderful at the moment. It's only 5 minutes drive from me, I am really lucky to have it practically on the doorstep.

[Hidden]

That’s how i’ve been approaching all the long runs... just get to 5km and then see how I feel. Makes it less daunting. Outstanding stuff Debs, personally I think if you can run 5/6km you can do 10km, now it’s all about training your mind to accept that running for an hour isn’t insane 😂

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

😂 and thanks clubberlang! A runner friend said to me recently, if you can do 5k you can do 10. Starting to believe it! 🤣

[Hidden in reply to Debston]

It must be a saying, because i’ve heard a few people say it as well. In fact i’ve probably nicked it 😂

[Hidden]

Great running Debston!!!. 52mins is some run lol . I take my hat off to you 👌✌

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, GMAN1977! When I started back in March, I struggled hard to run for a minute. C25K is witchcraft, I tell you! ☺

[Hidden in reply to Debston]

😂😂

[sTrongFuse Graduate10]

Go you. It doesn't matter how long it takes, so long as you get there and 6k in 52mins is a great effort.

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to sTrongFuse]

Thank you sTrongFuse!

[Julia187 Graduate10]

Yay way to go fellow week 2'er!

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Julia187]

Thanks Julia187. How are you getting on with it? I need to up my squats game!

[Julia187 Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

Doing ok so far, 3k tomorrow but I’m out Saturday night so thinking about doing back to back and doing my 7k on Saturday morning instead of Sunday...

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Julia187]

Nothing like a 7km run to blow the cobwebs away after a night out... 😂 Good luck with it!

[notquiteretired 60minGraduate]

Well done Debston, brilliant running especially in this heat🙌👍

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to notquiteretired]

Thanks, notquiteretired, there was a wonderful breeze which helped soooo much!

[Joggingonthewildside]

Your route looks lovely having lived in Kent and East Sussex years ago ..you look to be steaming ahead..we’ll done you 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Joggingonthewildside]

Thanks, joggingonthewildside, it's a lovely little part of the country, moved to Cranbrook almost exactly ten years ago and haven't looked back.

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Good work, Debs! That’s impressive. Nice route map you have there, too. Looks like an ideal place to be running.

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

It's a pretty ideal route, it's got a bit of everything, meadows with cows and sheep, a lake, farm tracks and woodland trails. And a National Trust Café and gift shop. If I could just flatten a few hilly bits, it'd be perfect!

[Stephen_UK Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

That sounds absolutely idyllic. I hope you’re arranging your runs to end at the café.

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

It's a pretty ideal route, it's got a bit of everything, meadows with cows and sheep, a lake, farm tracks and woodland trails. And a National Trust Café and gift shop. If I could just flatten a few hilly bits, it'd be perfect!

[Jogunlikely in reply to Debston]

Sounds lovely

[Hidden]

Wow - look at you! I am watching your progress from the Injury Couch with pride. I love that you were mulling over doing a 5k or a 6k 🤔- brilliant! You should be proud of yourself, you are doing so well.

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Delly-dot! You'll be back in business soon I hope and there'll be no stopping you. I do feel proud, I've been boring on to my husband about all my mapmyrun stats... lol

[Wimborne]

Yay!!!! 6km!!!! What a fabulous run... so chuffed for you. Week 3 here you come. 👏😀

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Thanks Wimborne! Finishing Week 2 with Parkrun this morning, it's going to be a hot one! 🔥

[Wimborne in reply to Debston]

Oh god it is hot out there already. Have a great run.