First 10k....in the bag!

[Scampiedoodle]

So I’ve been using the wonderful magic plan as a framework for increasing my distance. I haven’t kept exactly to it as life just gets in the way sometimes, but the format is certainly a good one as I managed my first 10k this morning.

Having checked the weather and with the increase in heat for the south east due over this weekend I was so determined to get my long run in this morning.

Last minute plans last night though meant a trip to Jazz on the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells to watch my brother in his band The Skatonics. A tad too much dancing and way too many drinks 🤭 and I thought my plans for this morning would be scuppered. Late night doesn’t bode well for an early morning run, but my running gear was out waiting for me, so how could I not?

I’m so pleased to have achieved this distance. It’s slow but steady. To go from the couch having not done any real exercise since leaving school (& hating it then!) to running a 10k at the age of 50 blows my mind.

Thank you to everyone on here. I don’t post often but this forum is my early morning read every day and is what gets me out of that door. You guys really don’t know what an amazing, positive bunch you are!

Thank you all!

[Lezlie]

Congratulations! 10k is a real achievement and you can be really proud of yourself!

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Lezlie]

Thanks Lezlie, I do feel rather proud (& tired 😂)!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Woohoo Scampiedoodle! 🎉 You did it alright! Brilliant, and that’s a great time too. You now need to claim your badge. Be prepared to be wasting time staring at it lovingly. 😍 🏅

Really well done you. 👍👏👊

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you cheeky, I’ve requested my badge - it’s just like having some real bling so can’t wait for it to appear!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Scampiedoodle]

I know, it’s so exciting isn’t it?! 👏👏👏

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations on completing your first 10k run today, that time is very good, recently I have been working on slowly increasing my time by 1k a week so to eventually get to 10k in around two weeks time, last Wednesday I ran a 8k in 61 minutes, next Wednesday it should be about 68 minutes by running 9k and the 10k the following Wednesday, if I keep my pace at around 162 steps a minute I hope to run that 10k in around 75 minutes.

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10]

Sounds very similar to me AlMorr, although I have no idea how many steps a minute I do as I’m sure it changes with each km and every change of song in my playlist too!

Good luck with your plan, it sounds really structured and I’m sure you’ll smash it. I’ll look forward to seeing your post in a couple of weeks time!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

10k is an amazing achievement you should be so pleased well done 😊😊

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy34 I am rather chuffed!

[abitwobbly Graduate10]

That's fantastic, especially after a night on the tiles! Well done ⭐😊

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to abitwobbly]

Thanks abitwobbly I have to say I’m feeling it now!

[abitwobbly Graduate10 in reply to Scampiedoodle]

hehe, I'm sure you are 😃

[Tinker5393 Graduate10]

Many congratulations on your 10k from a fellow 50ish former couch potato

Enjoy your day 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🍾🍾

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Tinker5393]

Aw thanks Tinker5393. How long ago did you achieve your first 10k & what are you aiming for now? I’m a bit lost as to what to do now....apart from go back to bed for today 😂

[Tinker5393 Graduate10 in reply to Scampiedoodle]

Hi it was in may and I have not ran one since, I will work up back to 10k when it's cooler. I really find it harder in the summer. I tend to stick to 5k and am happy with that. Everyone is different. Do what's best for you. Good luck . Happy running. 🙂🏃‍♀️

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations- that first 10k is so special. Graduation ! Yay! 🎓👏👏

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy5 it does feel good (well the legs don’t now, but you know what I mean 😂)

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Brilliant. 🎉👏🏼🎉 And not slow! Very good run. Well done you. 🎶🎉🎶

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Aw thanks Granspeed, lovely of you to say.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Many congratulations on that first 10k. Hope you celebrate this huge milestone! Happy running.

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Celebrate with a nap is as much as I can muster 😂 but thank you!

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

Well done!!!

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Stephen_UK]

😊 thank you

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

Hi I completed my 10 last night . Well done to both of us 😂

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Raspberrypink]

Congratulations Raspberrypink it’s a great feeling isn’t it? What have you planned for ongoing?

[Raspberrypink Graduate10 in reply to Scampiedoodle]

Hi, I’m not sure what to do next and posted about it. Don’t think I’m ready to much longer distances at the moment . What about you?

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Raspberrypink]

Likewise! My legs are telling me never to attempt that again so really not sure what to do!! I’ve just read your post and the responses (thank you) all very useful and so I guess I’ll do a couple of shorter runs and see how next week pans out & whether I attempt it again or stick to 5ks...I think I’d like to get “comfortable” with 10k but I’m guessing that means attempting longer distances......decisions decisions 🤔

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10 in reply to Scampiedoodle]

Not necessarily. Just practicing 10k will get easier over time. 👍🏻😁

You managed a great time, you could also just try running to time, start with 1hr 10 mins and use that as your long run, you'll be surprised how far you can go as it becomes more "normal"

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks for that GoGo_JoJo my 5k time improved as I was working towards 10k (a lovely bonus that I wasn’t working on) so I assumed lengthening the distance in excess of 10k would then improve the time for that distance. Having said that I really like the idea of working to a time limit so thanks for that suggestion ....Only problem is if I get close to 10k after 1 hr 10 mins I’ll want to carry on to hit 10k again so the time will go out of the window! 🙄

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10 in reply to Scampiedoodle]

Ah but that's where self control comes in! We learned to listen to the programme remember. So if you go out for a 10k, do a 10k, if you go for an hr and 10, do just that. I learned that lesson the hard way and can definitely advocate doing what you set out to do, especially at this point of your progress 👍🏻😉

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Self control - can I get some of that on eBay?? 😂

[Raspberrypink Graduate10 in reply to Scampiedoodle]

Yes getting comfortable with 10k sounds good! 😊

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Raspberrypink]

Good luck with your progress and keep me posted!

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done on your first 10k Scampiedoodle! Revel in your achievement!👍😀

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you - I will!! 😃

[Beginner333]

That's brilliant!!! Congratulations..am similar age to you and did nothing until started couch to 5k nearly a year ago and now do parkrun....love it. Just starting ju ju's 10k plan so thanks for the inspiration!!! Happy running

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Beginner333]

Crikey, never thought I’d be an inspiration! Good luck with JuJu’s plan - just like C25K, it works!

[BarbieW Graduate10]

Well done Scampiedoodle! That first 10k is so special isn’t it

I have not repeated mine since the first so am building back up again gradually so as not to injure myself. Wish I’d carried on doing that distance more regularly tbqh.

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to BarbieW]

Thanks BarbieW - I know that if I don’t keep up with consolidation runs I’ll lose the ability but it’s quite daunting as I know how difficult it was!! Good luck with your journey back to build things up again.

[Debs0987]

Amazing so well done you're a star 🌟 - like you I'm in my 50s and never really did any exercise - starting the programme on Monday too x

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Debs0987]

Good luck with the plan Debs0987 I’m living proof that it works!!

[Coacorunner]

Well done, whoop whoop! So inspiring. Enjoy Bank holiday weekend.

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Coacorunner]

Aw thank you so much Coacorunner, have a great bank holiday yourself!

[Hidden]

Congratulations! 10K is a fantastic achievement, you must feel amazing.

I’m due to start the Magic Plan on Monday so it’s really encouraging to hear your success story. Well done.

I hope you have a nice treat planned, you definitely deserve one! 😊

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much Rainbow66. Good luck on Monday - just like C25K, follow the plan and it works. Happy running 🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Scampiedoodle]

Thanks 😊

[Reggiegirl]

Well done, Scampiedoodle! 🏃🏃. I have signed up for a 10k run in couple of weeks and am trying to do 10k plus two out of three times a week. Trying not to concentrate on my time just to do the distance at the moment. Like you I am 50+ and started C25K last January. You guys on this forum really do make a difference. Your encouragement gets us through. Thank you 😀

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Reggiegirl]

Wow 10k a couple of times a week sounds a tad beyond me at the minute but I think I’m initially taking the advice of GoGo_JoJo and trying to do times runs, so perhaps a 1 hr 10 min at the end of next week won’t some shorter runs thrown in.

Good luck with the 10k run - I’m sure you’ll smash it with all that consolidation.

[Hidden]

Congratulations Scampiedoodle 🏅 the first 10k is an awesome feeling, it’s an amazing achievement. I did my first 10k on Sunday and I can’t stop smiling!! It really does something for the confidence, well done 👍

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Congratulations annabananas (great name by the way!) - it is a great feeling, just hope we keep it up! Good luck 😉

[Run46 Graduate10]

Whoopie🎉, well done on your 1st 10K, and after drinks and a late night too 😆...the 1st of many I'm sure 😊

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Thanks Run46 and good luck with your progress too!

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Scampiedoodle]

Thanks, hoping to get out early in the morning before it's too hot 🤞

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Roll on autumn 😂

[MelwynD]

Congrats! and I'm so envious of that time. I hope I can do my 10K in atleast 90 mins... have 1 coming up next month.

[Scampiedoodle Graduate10 in reply to MelwynD]

Thanks MelwynD please don’t be envious I doubt I’ll be able to recreate it! 😂 good luck with your 10k next month and be sure to post about it when you smash it!!