10K 🤗

[johnt46]

Hi, I haven't posted for a long time. I started C25K July 2018, it took me 27 weeks to achieve it, pulled muscles, achilles tendon injuries etc., if it hadn't been for finding this forum and following all the advice I would never have made it.

Last March, on my fifth Parkrun I injured my achilles tendon, it took 20 weeks to heal, with the help of ultra sound and kind advice from 'Old Floss", Roseabi" and "Tbae". August I start C25k again but missing out several runs until I reached week 7 mid September. I had been gardening, on my knees a lot for long periods of time. My knees were hurting the next day but thought a gentle run would help, Big Mistake! out of action then until mid October but even then just on a cross trainer! Eventually I start C25k from week 5 until eventually reaching R3W9, Consolidation runs follow then I decided to start JU-JU's Magic 10, a couple of weeks before the actual start date of her latest plan. I am happy to say I completed it Tuesday morning, despite gale force winds which slowed me down so much I could have walked faster, but I was determined to keep running! It was slow, very slow, but I did it! I wanted to do the Monsal trail half Marathon this month, after reading Old Floss's inspirational account last year, but that is not to be, however, I now have a year to train ready for next year in time for my 75th Birthday🤗

I would like to thank all you wonderful people who continue to inspire and motivate us especially Old Floss, Ju-Ju, Roseabi and all the administrators, and everyone who reads these posts and take the time to offer advice and encouragement. Can I have my Graduation Badge please?

Thank you

JT

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Lovely post, Congratulations for completing Ju Ju's Magic 10 plan and achieving that super distance!

Your running journey has had a few bumps, well done for keeping faith and coming back to it! You are fantastic!

Ask for your well deserved Graduate10 badge here.

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Happy running 😊xxx

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank You

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

wow, you are inspirational. A really great example to show how determination and grit to keep on after so many set backs.... just brilliant...

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thank you

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

You show lots of determination in your post and I'm sure that's how you've kept going. Congratulations on reaching 10k. 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you

[Over62]

Great achievement- well done keep training and turn that dream into a reality. 👏👍🎉

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Thank you

[runwithdog Graduate10]

well done !

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to runwithdog]

Thank You

[Wenderwoo]

CongRatulations! It sounds like you’ve been through a lot, so well done you for your perseverance, it’s a great inspiration 😁

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thank you

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Inspired post showing your determination to keep going. Here's to a injury free 1020. Happy running 🤗

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you

[ktsok]

Showing plenty of grit and determination there JT! That’s a very impressive journey you have been on; big congratulations on reaching your battling 10K. 👏👏👏

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to ktsok]

Thank you

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done on your first 10k! Revel in your achievement !👍🎉😀

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you