10k at last!!

[Meepmum]

It may possibly be one of the slowest ever at 1hr 49mins but I don't care, and I'm so chuffed it was before my anniversary of starting C25K 😁🎉 Thankfully I recorded it on my Garmin or I wouldn't have believed it, even though it was only 90mins ago. THANK YOU ALL for your support and advice🙏😘 .... in fact I will be looking for advice on aching insteps later 🤣🦶(only the left one)

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10 bottles. One for each km. Time doesn't matter. You did the distance and showed great stamina. It really is a terrific achievement. Well done.

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, it's good that there was a two part play I could distract myself with 😉

[ChainsawCharlie Graduate10]

She who runs slowest gets the most value for money from their entry fee. I am also a slow runner but have yet to make the dizzy heights of 10k. 7.5k is my best so far. Many and most congratulations to you on your mammoth achievement. 😎

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to ChainsawCharlie]

You'll get there like I did, bit by bit, Chinese proverb "you can't eat a currant bun in one bite" thank God for BBC Sounds 🎧📻

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Wow wow 🤩 well done that’s awesome,

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks, you have been so supportive 🤗

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate]

10k?!?!? That is amazing!! Pace doesn’t really matter - the time being active and the distance. Superb!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 10k!!! Woohoo!

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to Leosmit]

Thanks 😀 seems unreal

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations to you Meepmum on running your first 10K, well done, to get your Graduation10 badge and the word Graduate10 next to your username leave a message on the Graduate10 HealthUnlocked Homepage in the pinned post on the top right of the page and tell the administrators that you have ran your first 10K

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al, you have been a regular support 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Meepmum]

👍

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Bravo! Fantastic! Never mind the time, feel the distance. 🎉👍🎉👏🏼🎉 Such a great achievement in your first year of running. And always remember: research shows that slow running is best for your health. 😄👍 Bask in that triumphant glow. 🎶🎵🎶🎉

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Thanks Granspeed, might start running back home in the Forest now but don't fancy that soft sand around Beaulieu Rd 😉

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Meepmum]

Soft sand anywhere is 😱. Find some good gravel tracks or mixed woodland paths. Happy forest running! 😊

[IAmCharliemouse Graduate10]

Amazing! Well done you. I completed my first 10K just after Christmas, and it felt great. Just take time to think about what you have achieved.

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to IAmCharliemouse]

Cheers Charlie, hope you're doing OK, seems a long time since we graduated last summer. I need to re read the early posts, didn't think today would ever happen to me, you I had no doubts about, in awe of your Park Runs odyssey 🏃‍♂️🥇🎽😲

[IAmCharliemouse Graduate10 in reply to Meepmum]

Loving "odyssey". It has obviously been interrupted by some great sea beast, or sirens, or something. I think I missed reporting on one before parkruns paused - the total should be 31 - I will need to do a write up for St Albans.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Woohoo Meepnum, really well done! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

It’s such a wonderful distance to run. Non-runners think “whoa that’s huge” - I know I did! Now you’ve done it, and you should feel super proud of that achievement 👍💪👊🏃‍♀️😀 🏅 ⭐️

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks, just need to psych up to do again 😲

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on running and reaching 10k the determination to get there has certainly paid off🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Cheers Buddy.

[Yogaandrun]

Well done Meepmum, what an achievement. I'm still working towards my first 10k and loving the journey.

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to Yogaandrun]

Hi Lisa, keep going, I found some runs were tough but then the next were good, no logic to it🤔

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Just fabulous! Terrific well done you

active.com/running/articles...

Some tips here maybe.. and my post on Strength and Flex...

healthunlocked.com/strength......

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks OF, your encouragement and advice on this journey has been so valuable especially in the early days 🤗💐

[alisonr54]

Brilliant 🥳 Well done.

I’m slow too but we’re still out there doing it!

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to alisonr54]

I used to worry about pace but don't anymore, as you say we're out there 🏃‍♀️

[Dozydora61 Graduate10]

Well done from another 90 minutes + slow coach when I graduated, bonus is that I have now done it 3 times and every one is a PB. Happy running.

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to Dozydora61]

That's encouraging, I was just relieved to have done it without calling for a defibrillator 🤣

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

So pleased for you Meepmum! What a great occasion! I was delighted to see your time because I reckon I’m going to match it - I’ll let you know next week when I hope to do it! My best so far is 9.5km in 1:40 - slow is good!! 10km - wow!🥳👏👏

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Good luck OGR, I've found several books that back that up too. I don't think I will ever be a gazelle, but hey, think how many things eat them 😋🐆

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Meepmum]

😆

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Meepmum]

🤣🤣

[Annieapple Administrator]

Wonderful! Congratulations 🥳 What a feeling that must be!! 🤗🌹✅

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

Still getting my head around it Annie 🤪

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

Well done. It’s a great distance. You should be very proud of yourself 👍🏼🏃🏽‍♀️

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to Raspberrypink]

Thanks RP, who'd believe a 55 yr old Buddhamum could have done it.... especially her this time last year 😂🤪

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first 10k MM! Revel in your achievement !👍🎉😀

[Meepmum Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Cheers, I will when it sinks in👍