My first 10K run

[WC8334]

Having graduated from C25K a few weeks ago, I have been gradually building up my distance so that I was regularly running 8 - 8.5 K on a morning's run.

This morning, I felt so good at the 8.5K point that I kept going. I eventually did 10.09K in 1:23:33. More importantly, I actually kept running (slowly) for over 80 minutes - unbelievable if you had seen me at the start of the year.

Gave me a great psychological boost as I am working up to the Cardiff 10K run on 1 September. With 5 weeks more training to go (and the effect of the rest of the field as I do run slightly quicker when part of an event as proved by my parkrun performances) I am sure that I can improve on that time on the day.

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Congratulations!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Well done and good timing for your planned 10k. My early 10ks were cautious and I have picked up pace since. I think a lot of it is about confidence. Don't forget to celebrate 10k 👏👏👏 🥂🥇🥇

[Davo123 60minGraduate]

How long ago did you graduate WC8334? I graduated today but don’t think I could progress as quickly as you. I want to increase distance but not sure how to without overdoing it. Any advice would be appreciated. Are you from Cardiff? I am. 👍

[WC8334 Graduate10 in reply to Davo123]

Graduated about 3 weeks ago but have been quietly increasing my distance each time out

Originally from the Valleys but living in Newport now

Congratulations on graduating!!

Definitely recommend parkrun as a way of keeping the momentum going

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done and congratulations WC8334! That first 10k really feels special!🎉😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 10k - I’m sure you’ll do your race faster. You need to go on to pinned posts to claim your shiny new badge.

[WC8334 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Feel a bit of a fraud after doing it when not intending to

Going to wait until I have done it a couple more times first

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to WC8334]

10k is 10k 👏👏👏🍾🥂🍦

[WC8334 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

True

But even with C25K had to run 30 mins 3 times to graduate

[BarbieW Graduate10]

Many congratulations. That first 10k feels so special doesn’t it!

[E3Runner]

Congratulations

[Footleg 60minGraduate]

Great stuff! Well done, inspirational