I DID IT!!! 10k

As with last week I was so lucky with the weather, it is such a lovely day!

I headed out to do a 9k but as with last week I decided to push myself that extra 1k and this week I made it to the magic 10k.

I will confess I did walk about 10 paces while checking my distance at 8.4k and deciding to push on but I forgot to pause the app so it’s a fair time. Not fast but it felt like a steady pace and I was planning to stay around 7min/km so it was a bit faster than I had planned.

Who would have thought back in June that this was possible when I couldn’t even run for 1 minute.

Thank you all so much for your kindness and encouragement I certainly couldn’t have done it without you. x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations on completing your first 10K, I am so glad that you enjoyed your run today

To get your graduation10 badge and the word GRADUATE10 next to your username leave a message on the December 🎄 🎅 graduate10 page on the right side of the healthunlocked Graduate10 homepage and tell the administrators that you have ran your first 10K. 😊 🏃🏾 🎓

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you so much. I will have a look for that. 😊

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Can you only see this on a computer?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

There are some Smartphones or other devices that won't show the C25K on Bridge to 10k Home page, just to it from your computer.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations Rainbow66. 10k is an amazing distance and so is your time.

You should be so proud. 😊😊👏👏👏

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[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you so much. I can’t believe it. Thank you for all your encouragement, you’ve really helped me.

Official 10k with bling next weekend 😊.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

How exciting. We need a photo 😊

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Definitely. 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Not sure what day 🎂🎂🎂

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy, it’s on Thursday but I will celebrate next week. I finish work on Friday until the New Year! 🥳

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

How nice to have a few weeks off. Enjoy it 🤗

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

I can’t wait. I’ve only had 3 weeks off since August last year so I am truly ready for a break!!😀

[NewRunner4 Graduate10]

Woo hoo! Fantastic and good luck on next weekend’s bling. 👏👏👏 🍾

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Oops. I replied to myself not you! I keep doing that

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Thank you so much. I do feel rather pleased /amazed that I could do such a thing. I have always thought I couldn’t run and since the 100m at school was all I was up to I thought that would never change!

I have learnt the last few years that you just need to persevere and you will get there and having a plan to follow is key for me.

Two years ago I couldn’t cycle and then I trained for a 65 mile charity bike ride. I reminded myself of that on hard runs.

Onwards now to the Great South Run next year!

[NewRunner4 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

And pleased you should be! Like you I still find it hard to believe I’m actually doing this running lark and have stuck to it since May this year.

Great South Run is a fab goal - you’ve got this!

[Hidden in reply to NewRunner4]

Thanks and well done to you for sticking with it.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Absolutely fantastic Rainbow, well done you! 👏👏👏👏🏅🏅🏅🏅

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Thanks Cheeky. I really am so pleased. Even a couple of weeks ago this seemed like a huge milestone.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Nice badge too. 😍🏅👍

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yes 🥳

[Debston Graduate10]

Yay! Well done Rainbow66, fantastic achievement. Hope you are buzzing now! ☺ 🥉 🏃

[Hidden in reply to Debston]

Thanks Debston I really am. Looking forward to next weekend when I do the official 10k and get my bling. That really will feel great! 🏅

[Debston Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Be great going into it, knowing that you already have a 10k under your belt. Can't wait to see your medal!

[Hidden in reply to Debston]

Me too! 😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic effort pushing on to 10k. I find it amazing how many of us at 9k think we’ll just go the full 10 when months earlier a jump from intervals to straight 20mins was a major achievement. Well done you

[Hidden in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks so much. It is all really surprising and amazing!

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Well done Rainbow, totally smashing it! Reaching 10K is amazing, it makes you feel like anything is possible. Reflecting on your journey is all the proof you need to know how far you can actually go! Xx

I didn’t believe in my 10K until I did it the second time! I kept telling myself it was probably just a fluke 🤣🤣 how we doubt ourselves, so unnecessary.

We are awesome. Don’t stop now, keep going x

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

Thanks JaoJao I have an official one next weekend and then I will have the bling to remember it by.

Next challenge the GSR next October so ages to train and hopefully NOT fall off the wagon.

How about you. What are you aiming for next? x

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I’ve just returned from holidays and smashed out 2x 5K runs this week and parkrun this morning. I have my 5K first race on Boxing Day and a New Years 10K race a couple weeks later! In 2020 I will explore local 5K and 10K races (my comfort zone for now) and then who knows what will be next. I need to work on strengthening as I am a slow runner I think... that’s the New Years resolution I think xx

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

Hope you had a great holiday. Good plan!

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

A holiday helps with a reset. Thank you, I look forward to following your journey x

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

You have something to work for, even if it’s next October, GSR is a good target and it’s road running, plenty of training in store for you. You may do some Smaller ones in between, have fun With it, we are runners now 👍

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

I need to strengthen and work on hills over the winter. I have booked to go to RunFestRun for the day next year so will look forward to that. It’s in Windsor next year.

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Ah Windsor is local to me, if you’re around for a local parkrun come to Upton Court and I’ll give you a personal welcome and briefing 👍👍

Am I the only one who talks about strengthening but never actually gets round to doing it 😢

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

Great thanks. That will also be on my list for 2020! 😀

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I look forward to seeing you xx

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Do you fancy a 10k next Saturday at Eton Dorney? I’m going and it’s all flat. 😊

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Is that an official race? I can’t do Saturdays as I have parkrun and I have volunteer duty too. I am definitely eyeing up dorney lake for a 5K/10K on Sunday if I can find a race.

I’ve entered the Windsor racecourse 5K race for life on Sun 31st May.

Where about are you? Seems you are local...

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

Hi. Yes it is an official race but sadly on Saturday.

I’m actually not local. I live just outside Winchester. It just happens that both of these things are in the same place. I chose the Dorney Lake 10k as it’s flat and RunFest just happens to be in Windsor as well.

I do come that way a few times a year to meet a friend as it’s about half way between us and it is lovely.

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

My Boxing Day 5K race is at Black Country Park (Buckinghamshire) and the New Years 10K race is at Black Park too! If you’re interested xx

[Hidden in reply to JaoJao]

Christmas and New Year aren’t great for me this year as my son is coming home from Canada for three weeks 🥳. I haven’t seen him since August last year so will be staying close to home.

Will definitely join you at some point soon. x

[Joster Graduate10]

Brilliant!!! Congratulations on a terrific run. 🥳👏🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Joster]

Thank you so much Joster. Very happy but feeling exhausted fir some reason! 🤣

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done Rainbow66! That first 10k really feels special !👍🎉😀

[Hidden in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan, yes it really does. I still can’t quite believe I did it. 😊

[Rowers Graduate10]

Another one in the 10k club! It's just amazing how far we've come. Great time and more to come by the sound of it! Hope the race goes really well 😎

[Hidden in reply to Rowers]

Thanks so much Rowers. I do love this forum filled with lovely people achieving goals they never thought they could and being truly supported. Really inspiring.

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Fabulous!

[Hidden in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda. Now for Eton Dorney and my medal! 😊. Well done on your fabulous yoga challenge. 🙏

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Not long now! It's an easy route. Together with the race magic you'll absolutely smash it 👍

[Hidden in reply to linda9389]

Thanks. I am a little nervous as I do prefer running on my own. I have done Parkrun twice and for some reason find it exhausting!

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Do you run faster at parkrun than on your own? I know I do. It's important to make it your run, at your pace. It's very easy to get caught up with the speed of everyone around you. Stick to your pace - however it may feel, there will still be lots and lots of people behind you. A little bit faster than normal is OK, but tiring - you need to go slowly enough to still enjoy it 🙂

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Thanks. Yes I will definitely be running at my own pace or I won’t make it round!

[Anren Graduate10]

Welldone <3

[Hidden in reply to Anren]

Thank you so much.

[Rustigranny]

Fab. Well done. I also nailed my first 10k on Sat. No wind on the south coast so it made it possible.

[Hidden in reply to Rustigranny]

Thanks and Congratulations to you 🥳. We were certainly lucky with the weather.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Woo hoo, well done 🏅

[Hidden in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thank you!

[Evol Graduate10]

Well done you!

[Hidden in reply to Evol]

Thank you so much.

[timlesvagues Graduate10]

Well done Rainbow66. Fantastic achievement! Like you, I never thought I'd ever be able to run 10k. Enjoy the moment.

[Hidden in reply to timlesvagues]

It’s amazing isn’t it!