I ran 10K

[NewRunner4]

A bracing -4 degrees this morning turned out to be the perfect conditions for my first 10K.

I’d ended up not running for the past week. No particular reason for this, I just didn’t do any running 🤷‍♀️ So, as I headed out this morning to start week 6 of JuJu’s Magic Plan I had no expectations. As each kilometre ticked away that mischievous voice in my head started telling me I could do this. And I did! It took me 1hour 16 minutes which I’m pretty pleased with.

Two lessons from today:

1. I can run 10K

2. A break from running every now and then is good for you

Happy running everyone!

[Debston Graduate10]

Congratulations, NewRunner4! You had fresh legs!

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

Thanks Debston. Just been reading through posts from this past week and see that you had a moment of madness too and ran 10K. Brilliant! Great feeling, isn’t it?! 😀

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to NewRunner4]

😂 It really is! I still can't quite believe it. I am going to stick with the magic plan from here but suddenly distances that sounded so daunting seem achievable. So much of this running thing is mental! But I mustn't overdo things and end up on the Injury Couch again so no more moments of madness for me... 😅

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

Yes, that’s exactly how I feel and you’re so right about the mental side. I now know I can do it, which is enough for me and it’s more important to keep off the IC so that I can continue running regularly, whatever the distance!

[Janechic]

Wow well done you. I haven't run for a while and really enjoyed getting back into into my stride. I love the cold air and blue skies

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to Janechic]

Thanks very much. Yes, I think I like the cold days best. It compensates for the heat radiating off my beetroot face 😂

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic news, so pleased for you. I’ve done 5k of w6 but then came down with bad chest so no running for me. Barely able to breath in cold without coughing. 🏅👏🏃‍♀️

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Oh no, bad luck on the chest. I guess it’s that horrible time of year as so many people I know have had a dose. You’ll be back soon - just make sure you’re completely well before running again. 👍

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to NewRunner4]

Thank you, feel fine apart from hest cough. Tempted to do 2 short runs then miss out the 9k and go straight for the 10 😉 weather I'd due to warm up so I'll see how it goes. What are your plans now?

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Sounds like a good plan. The way you’ve been going up to now, once you’re over the illness you’ll be able to do the 10 no problem I’m sure. Just see how you feel when you get back out there. It’s definitely been way easier (although not easy) jumping from 5 to 10 compared to getting off the sofa and completing C25K.

I have no specific plans now, just to keep going. I can’t say I have any desire to do any more than 10K so I think keeping to the 3 runs per week of varying distances is the way to go for me. Enjoying all the benefits of running is the most important thing for me.

Hope you’re back out there soon 🤞

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to NewRunner4]

Thank you, like you I have no plans to go longer distance. Would like to try different routes with more varied terrain but with keep to asphalt till graduation.

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Good plan!

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to NewRunner4]

I didn't think I would ever want to run 10k,so never say never! 😂 I watched the film 'Brittany Runs a Marathon' last night and it's got me wondering...

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

Good luck- go for it, we all may feel different in the spring and will be following along behind you

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

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

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks so much. I can’t quite believe I did it. Are you out to do your 10K this week?

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Well done on your 10k! It is a fantastic milestone! 👏👏👏 And yes, all the best athletes take breaks from running now and again. 😊

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks. Funny how you think it’s the constant running that makes you improve, but the breaks are needed too!

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Fantastic, huge well done to you ...

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks so much. your programme is brilliant!

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done NR4! That first 10k really feels special!👍🎉😀

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Sure does. Still amazed I did it! 😀

[Hidden]

Wow well done, that’s fantastic!

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much. 😊

[sTrongFuse Graduate10]

Well done on achieving that milestone. It's amazing the way our bodies can surprise us with their new found abilities sometimes.

I generally take a week off every couple of months or so, and I almost inevitably set a new PB in terms of time or distance when I return, so I definitely believe allowing your legs an extended recovery period on a fairly regular basis definitely does wonders for them.

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to sTrongFuse]

Thanks for the advice. I’m definitely going to do that every so often. I won’t say the 10K was easy but I’m sure it would have been harder if I’d only had one rest day or so. 👍