10k in the bag - sooooo happy

[Aspire24]

I didn’t make the JuJu October 10k but so happy that today I did it, I can’t quite believe it!!!! It’s been 10 months since starting and couldn’t run to catch a bus. I’m a bit evangelical about C25K now and have converted and inspired a few. This is so good for my health. I don’t post here much but do check in to read everyone’s posts and couldn’t have done it without all you VRBs on here. Going to celebrate with a long shower and then a cuddle with my new grandson. Life couldn’t be better. Oh and down to target weight too, running just keeps on giving!! I hope everyone is having a good day too 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️👏👏🤪🤪

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Wow well done Aspire24, that’s a big deal! Huge congratulations. 🎉🎉🎉

You need to claim your badge now. Badges are as good as the runs themselves I think. 🏅😍 There’s a pinned post on here, just ask. 😄

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks for reminder, defo will do. Nice virtual bling before tempted for something I can hold😀😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Aspire24]

It looks mighty fine by the way! 🏅😍

Hope you enjoyed the cuddle with your new grandson. I have one of those too - 7 weeks old yesterday. 💙 Isn’t it wonderful? ❤️

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant news well done, enjoy the cuddle 😀

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you. That new baby smell, nothing like it 🥰

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Aspire24]

I've still a few months till first grandchild- looking forward to it.

[damienair Administrator]

Excellent and many congratulations to you on your 10K and also on your weight loss and getting to your goal weight. I’ve got to 5 lbs off my goal weight a few times recently. After a family reunion and a family wedding recently which was a week long party similar to Christmas I’m 9 lbs off my goal weight now. So I’m back on the healthy bus again.

Damien

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thank you. My task now is maintenance 🙄 and always feel hungrier in the winter but life’s too short to be too strict so you’ll be going in the right direction now I’m sure 👍

[damienair Administrator in reply to Aspire24]

Thanks. I’ve lost the guts of 2 stone in the past year and I feel great. So already a win. I just want to shift that last bit and reach my healthy BMI target. I’m at that stage where people tell me I don’t need to lose anymore, but I know I do and I want to. The last 7 lbs is harder to shift than I thought. It will be my goal for early 2020. Starting to shift weight again now.

[Ssasqueen Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

I’ve got a pesky last 7lbs to go too! I’ve lost 2 st in just over 18 months but not lost anything further for months. Running makes me hungrier and I need to make sure I eat enough to run! I’m thinking I’ll keep the 7lbs on to keep me warm over winter and try again to lose it in spring

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Well doine Aspire24 ...this post will also inspire many other people too i'm sure. What a great start to the week...and a cuddle with your new Grandson sounds perfect 😀

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you. Kids are asking when I’m going to do a half marathon now🤪. Never say never but I only ever wanted to run 5k and 10k is to try and improve my PR speed🤞. It’s all a bit addictive though😂

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Aspire24]

Hahaha, kids eh?!! Having goals is a good thing..keeps the addiction going!!

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

Fantastic. Well done 🏅

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Congratulations on that 10k... and especially well done getting other people started on a journey to health & fitness. Keep up the all round great work... soon that grandson will be watching and learning too.

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Many thanks. Trying to get my kids along to PR, haven’t given up yet!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Aspire24]

They’ll cave in eventually 🤣

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 10k you should be so proud.

Congratulations on the arrival of your grandson 🤗🤗🤗

[Aspire24 Graduate10]

Thank you, very proud as it’s been tough at times. Baby is gorgeous 👶

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 1st 10k Aspire24. Isn’t it great? 🏃‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5, still a bit shellshocked😂

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Aspire24]

A drink is good for shock 🥂🍸🍹🍺☕️

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done on your first 10k A24! Revel in your achievement - and congratulations too on the arrival of your grandson!👍🎉😀

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks JP 😀. Need to run another to make sure it wasn’t a one off. Think I’ll hang around that distance for a bit but may be following in your footsteps soon👍

[JonathanP Graduate10 in reply to Aspire24]

I bet you won't be able to stop yourself!😀

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽! Fantastic Aspire24! Congratulations!! It’s such a great feeling and you certainly have good reason to feel amazing!! Well done!! 🤩❤️

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you Fab450. Enjoying a celebratory 🍷 😀

[Sp81 Graduate10]

Congratulations 🥳

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to Sp81]

Thank you. See you cracked your 10k recently too, well done 😀

[Sp81 Graduate10 in reply to Aspire24]

It feels great doesn’t it?

I managed it again today just to prove to myself it wasn’t a fluke lol 😂

The badge looks great next to your name 🥳🤩

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Well done to you. Running 10K is huge so shout about it from the rooftops

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

Thanks JJ, bern following your progress too 👍

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Aspire24]

Ah bless you xx

We are in it together xx

[Puppy-love]

Well done. What a lovely post. I’m not surprised you have inspired others to become C25Kers, your enthusiasm comes through in bucket loads. Congratulations on your new grandson. Enjoy all those lovely cuddles. 👏👏👏😘

[MDaw35 Graduate10]

Excellent well done. It's a fantastic feeling and achievement! Where did you get your graduate 10 badge from please, I still need to get mine 😊

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to MDaw35]

Thank you. There’s a pinned post from Roseabi for Nov graduates where you leave a message and she waves her magic wand 🏅

[MDaw35 Graduate10 in reply to Aspire24]

Found it, thank you 👍

[sigasiga Graduate10]

Brilliant, well done! Such a great feeling, isn't it!

[Yogaandrun]

Well done!!!

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

Congratulations! It's definitely not a "one off". You've smashed 10k. 🎉👏Congratulations on the new arrival too 😊

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thank you. I’m obviously biased but he is gorgeous 🤗

[Run46 Graduate10]

Fab, well done Aspire24...what a year you're having 🎉, running 10K and a new Grandson, lucky lady 😊🏃‍♀️👶

[Aspire24 Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Feeling good, long may it last as early 50s weren’t so healthy, if only I’d found C25K earlier!

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to Aspire24]

Ah piffle, you've found it now and kicked it's a$#@...anyway 50 is the new 40 don't you know! (I'm hoping as I'm 47 that it follows that 40 is the new 30 😉). Happy running 😁