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1st 12K this morning, in 1 hr 21 mins 35 secs πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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I was determined to extend my 10K a little this morning. I decided en-route to detour out of town up a not so lovely hill to Theatre Clwyd before heading home.

I guessed that would add around 2K on but figured if I could do 10, I could probably do 12! Plus I could always stop and walk the last bit if needs be!

Well I can't say it was easy but I made it, probably would've been a little easier if I'd slowed down a bit more, but I'm not very good at that...I think I've slowed up, then turns out I haven't when I hear my stats!

Got home, ate a couple of jelly babies, drank water, did stretches, did strength exercises, had a quick bath then treated myself to a big plate of bacon and eggs with a toasted bagel and a cappuccino!

Boy did I enjoy the breakfast, and the laze on the sofa with a blanket and an episode of House that came afterwards 😊

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Buddy34Graduate10

Congratulations on your first 12k, hope you enjoyed your breakfast . House is brilliant 😊😊

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Run46Graduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

Thanks, I did, it was yum!

It is fab...I'm a bit obsessed with it at the minute since I found they have all 8 series on Amazon Prime 😊

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Buddy34Graduate10β€’ in reply toRun46

I loved it then I got my daughter watching it then I bought her the DVD box set

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Great great run... not sure I’d deliberately take on a not so lovely hill after 10k... maybe I’d consider it after 5 🀣... but you took up the challenge and kicked its butt.

Slowing down is one thing, but running to perceived effort is another... you think you’ve slowed down but, because your fitness is rising, you haven’t... that’s to be celebrated really, less effort same pace means better fitness and efficiency.

Very well earned breakfast... and the couch and TV can always have you back post run!

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Run46Graduate10β€’ in reply toUnfitNoMore

Thanks UNM...yes the hill was a bit much but it was the only place I could think of off the top of my head that would add on a decent distance, a bit of variety and a nice view! Just thought, ahh it'll do me good...and at least afterwards I got to run back down it πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘

Yes, the couch definitely still has it's place in my life πŸ˜‰

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Runningmummyy

Amazing!! Well done!

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Run46Graduate10β€’ in reply toRunningmummyy

Thank you 😊

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CantstopmenowGraduate10

You conquered the hill! Fabulous, and enjoyed a well-earned delicious treat too πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘

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Run46Graduate10β€’ in reply toCantstopmenow

Conquered is a strong term...dragged myself up it more like πŸ˜‚, but I got there!

Thanks 😊

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Sp81Graduate10

Congratulations πŸ₯³

Amazing time too x

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Run46Graduate10β€’ in reply toSp81

Thanks Sp81...that Graduate10 badge looks good on you 😊

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Sp81Graduate10β€’ in reply toRun46

Thanks 😊

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

Well done on your furthest run Run46 ...that was a great way to extend your run..if I can do 10k, i can prob do 12k and you did!!! That breakfast sounds like the perfect reward x

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Run46Graduate10β€’ in reply toMummycav

Thanks Mummycav ...it certainly was, yum 😊x

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