I’ve crossed the bridge!!

[Sybilw]

I never really thought I’d ever run 10k (tbf I didn’t think I’d get to 5!!) and although I always knew I had stamina, at 63 I’d never (ever) run. I set off in April last year and today I ran 10k. 😉😱😳🤗 I’ve now matched my 2 daughters (in distance - not time) so I’ve begged them to go no further 🤣. Excuse me - I’m off to get a new, shiny and very unexpected badge. Thank you friends for inspiring me to do any/all of this. Time was 1:17:13 so I’ve found my inner slow. Happy days.

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Congratulations 🥳

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Congratulations! You never know, your daughters may take this as inspiration to sign up for a HM 🤣🤣

Happy running.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

They’d better not!! Didn’t think I was competitive but fear I might be !! 🤣

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Good job I don’t know them then 😈. At the moment 10k is my favourite distance though, it fits into my day pretty well.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

🤣 I wouldn’t have done it this weekend if they hadn’t needed marshals at parkrun yesterday. I’d thought I’d run there but it meant today I’d more time. I’m busy with grandchildren during the week so tend only to get out at weekends.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Wooooh hooo Sybilw!! 💥💥🤩🙌🏽! Massive congratulations to you! ❤️

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you so much. I’m so surprised but the weather and my route all came together. It was glorious and I really enjoyed it.

[Fabulous450 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Ah that’s brilliant Sybilw! Graduate 10!🤗 What a star you are! 🌟❤️

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done Sybil! Brilliant effort and not at all slow either. Enjoy your lovely badge - you’ve earned it! 🏅

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you. I may just laminate the badge and wear it! 😆

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

😍😍

[Granspeed Graduate10]

🎉👏🏼🎉 Well done & congratulations! Enjoy that shiny new badge. 😄👍

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

I will - it wasn’t even a planned attempt so all the better that it’s a surprise.

[Ang33333]

Yay! That's brilliant. If you are slow I'm the same slow as you!

[emmat7]

That is impressive I m 52 never thought I could either. I’m aiming to to do ten down. Loded ju ju. Plan Half marathon in Oct xx

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to emmat7]

Respect to you - I’m stopping here. Mind you I said that at 5k. 😆

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Wow that’s amazing, we are the same age i started running in May/June and can run very slowly for just over 5k now you are an inspiration thank you

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Oh that’s scary and flattering in equal measure. I’ll be 65 next month so anything is possible it seems. If you’d told me this when I left school in 1975 I’d have laughed. Running? ME???!!! Good luck with your runs.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Wonderful post Sybil! Congratulations on your first 10k - I bet your daughters are so proud!👍🏃🏽‍♀️💪👏👏🙂

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you. Yes they are 💕

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 10k. You should be so pleased and proud 😊😊👏👏

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you. I’ve been glowing all day with self satisfaction!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

That’s great Sybilw, you must be feeling chuffed! We 60 somethings have got this!

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

It’s not all about the youngsters!! 😆 Go us. 👵🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Congratulations that seems to me a very respectable time. Go celebrate and enjoy your bling.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you. I’m never sure about times as I always (apart from parkrun) run alone. I assumed it was slow as I didn’t struggle at any point and that’s unusual.

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Congratulations! That 10k achievement is out of this world! I am thrilled for you, keep going.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

Thank you so much. I just read what everyone is up to every morning and that spurs me on. Special mention to Fabulous450 who makes me feel so inspired. 😘

[Papillon17 Graduate10]

Congratulations and well done

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Papillon17]

Thank you so much.

[Papillon17 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

No problem well deserved

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Well done to you! The badge looks fantastic! Congratulations!

🎓🍾🥂🏅🏃‍♀️🤸‍♂️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♂️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♂️👏🏻👍🌟 💥⚡️🎉😊

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you. I’ll put it on every day!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

I'm 63 as well! A good age! I let my running slip and am now working my way back up distance wise, currently at 7 km. What are you next running plans?

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Well I started at 63 but will be 65 next month 😱 (just not in my head!!). No plans to go further but maybe an organised 10k. My daughter is doing the London Landmarks in February 🥶🥶🥶

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations Sybilw, you do deserve that shiny 10k badge. 20k graduation is so special and you’ve worked hard for it. 🥂🏃‍♀️👏👏

Edit: I’ve just realised you did it in 77 minutes. You’ve just joined an elite club: I did my 1st and 2nd 10k In 77 mins and so did Oldfloss .

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Oh I like that club!! ❣

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Well done Sybilw! A good time too. Deserves a celebration 🎉🍰🥂🍾

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you. Does a pub quiz count? Soda and lime because I had to drive. ☹️

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Soda and lime is better for fitness I suppose 😬

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yes but boring and you can only drink so much. 😆

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done Sybil! Revel in your achievement !👍🎉😀

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks. Wallowing that’s what I’ve been doing! 😆

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10]

That is brilliant! congratulations! I did the magic plan for time earlier this year, having started C25k in January, and am now very slowly working my way through again trying to run the distances. I have had a bit of a hold up over recent weeks with a sore hip but really hope to get back out again this week. I am 65 and like you have never been a runner so it a bit of a surprise to find that I am still going!

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Gwenllian1]

This plan is nothing short of miraculous! I’ve been lucky with only a sore foot early on (bought proper shoes!). Hope your hip lets you get back out soon. Can’t keep an 👵🏻 down!! My 65th is next month - how is it up there?

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

Well to be honest I think this is one of the best times of my life. I have lost the tyranny of work (and I loved my job so that's a surprise). And I feel I have all the delights of family in the form of adult children and grandchildren but without the relentless demands of small children. The downside is a bit of physical decrepitude but I'm fighting back!

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Gwenllian1]

Fight all the way! I stopped work a few years ago but to look after a grandchild so in fact didn’t give up work! Now have 6 and look after 3 of them regularly (if you call shift work regular 😆).

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Yaaay. Congratulations!! Well done u

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thanks. It’s miraculous and I’m inspired by all the storiesI read here every day

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Congratulations Sybilw😊...brilliant acheivement and lovely looking badge!👌👏👏😊xx

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you so much and I can report no ill effects today!