First 10k

[Franglaise]

Hi guys. I havent posted in bridge to 10k before...posted plenty in c25k but life in France has got very busy. The one thing that hasnt been neglected is my running. Today in 32 degree heat and up 4 horrible hills I completed my first 10k...very pleased with myself. Not sure what I need to do to claim my "graduate 10 badge" peeps, if anyone can advise please.

[SeeJillRun 60minGraduate]

Wow, I’m so impressed that you did it in 32 degree heat!! That deserves some kind of extra special badge I reckon. Congratulations!! 👏🎉👏🎉

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to SeeJillRun]

Hi hun...it wasnt the plan...meant to start at 7am but got delayed...the heat was tough...been hydrating all day since...how are you doing?

[SeeJillRun 60minGraduate in reply to Franglaise]

I walked a mile in 22 degree heat n drank half a litre of water while I was doing it n I was starting with headache by the time I got in so I can imagine how hard it must’ve been! You’re one tough runner!!

I’m good thanks, I’m in Week 3 of Ju-Ju’s magic plan n on track for 5k by the end of it 😃

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to SeeJillRun]

Your doing brilliant.

The heat is a concern....but there isnt much choice. I get up at 6:30 usually to run and I freeze my water bottle....i had a headache all day after though. Im going to try my lightweight rucksack and bladder next week that I take on my bike...that holds 3 litres. JuJu°s plan is amazing...well done Jill.

[SeeJillRun 60minGraduate in reply to Franglaise]

Thanks, I’m really enjoying the plan, the improvements come so quickly 😁

Taking your bladder sounds like a good idea. I’ve found tipping some water over my head really helpful to keep the headache at bay too. I know if I can feel the blood pounding round my head for more than 5 or 10 minutes then the headache isn’t far away but the water helps to cool things down. Good luck with it!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations on completing your first 10K in 32C/90F heat, makes your run more remarkable.

It's just like getting your 5K graduation badge.

To get your graduation10 badge and the word GRADUATE10 next to your username leave a message on the July healthunlocked C25K Graduation10 homepage and tell the administrators that you have ran your first 10K.

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

T hank you Al...hope you are doing well.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Franglaise]

I am doing very well thanks, next Saturday 13th July I will be running my first parkrun.

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Enjoy...they look so much fun...cant wait to do one. I will watch for your post.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Franglaise]

I will report back once I have completed the run.

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Good to see you here, Franglaise, and well done on that amazing achievement – especially in the heat.

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thank you...it was tough and made it harder with hills...need to be tough as entered 10k in August though. How is your running going?

[Stephen_UK Graduate10 in reply to Franglaise]

If you can handle hills, you can handle anything.

I’m about to start week 4 of the 10K plan. Doing the time-based version, so the next run is 50 minutes. So far, so good.

Nice to see you have the badge. Very well-earned too.

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thats great stuff...the olan really works. I enjoyed it. My 10k in August is flat so need to practice some flat routes which are very difficult to find without jumping in the car and travelling miles. Enjoy the plan...good to be back with my running buds.

[Jogunlikely in reply to Franglaise]

Hi great to see you are doing so well. 10k is brilliant Well done you xxx

Not sure you need to practice on the flat, that 10k will feel a piece of cake after your hills at home!

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to Jogunlikely]

Hi there...hope you are right, just worried flats may feel alien to my running legs.

Is tour running going well? You are getting some heat there too?

[Jogunlikely in reply to Franglaise]

My running is going good thanks. I'm on the timed version of juju's magic plan which is good fun x up to 44 mins continuous running which just seems bonkers when I couldn't do 60 seconds in March 😄.

The weather was not as hot as you guys have had but roasting in UK terms. No idea how you run in 32 heat. But needless to say being Blighty it was back to rain yesterday. At least my run was cool 😉

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to Jogunlikely]

Your doing fab...it is such a great plan...you will be catching me soon.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Brilliant. Welcome to this part of the forum. That was some temp to run 10km in, I'm impressed. Claim badge by scrolling down to pinned post and letting a moderator know 👍👏🏅🏃🏼‍♀️⚡️

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Merci...the temp is a concern...froze my water bottle...which had completely defrosted in 5 mins. Getting up at 6:30 usually to run. Have my first official 10k 14th August at 7pm so trying an evening run monday. How is your running?

[backintime Graduate10]

Hi

Amazing in that heat. Well done !

I'm in France too, heat, humidity and pollen aargh !

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Which part of France are you in? Im deep south near Perpignan and the Spanish border.

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Franglaise]

I'm in the Yvelines, IDF

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Ooh nice, had to look it up to be sure....hours from moi.

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Franglaise]

Yes : ) you get more sunshine for sure : )

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Lovely by a pool or beach but not great running

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Congratulations

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done on your first 10k - a great achievement in that heat! Hope it's a little cooler next time you're out!🙂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Congratulations on the first of many 10k runs! That’s some heat... not looking forward to getting any of that here!

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you...dare i say im looking forward to Autumn runs? I did have my first day off in 10 days and laze by a pool in the afternoon.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Franglaise]

Well deserved break. I love autumn running, the colours are amazing and the temperatures pretty much perfect.

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Looking forward to my first autumn as a runner...still feels strange and like im talking about someone else when I call myself a runner

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Franglaise]

Tell me about it... I still find it strange that I like it, and even stranger that I have a running club!

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Congratulations Franglaise! That first 10k really feels special - especially when it's done in 32° heat!🎉👍😀

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you...it does feel special.

[Hidden]

Congrats franglaise. I run a bit in France too. You’ll probably need a medical cert for your race in August. Well done on running in that heat.

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yes i do need a medical certificate ...trip to the docs and €25!

[Hidden in reply to Franglaise]

Get a couple while you’re there for future races 😉

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

It lasts a year and I upload it on to race site...but good shout thanks.

[Wimborne]

Yay!!!!! 10k 🥳🥳🥳👏👏👏. And in that heat too! Simply amazing and huge well done.

[Franglaise Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Aww, thank you.