I ran my 1st 10k this morning. I still can't quite believe it as I only started running last year, after several failed attempts, and managed my 1st 5k on my 62nd birthday.
I tried a new route (tacking 2 together really) and whilst I struggled with the last 1.5k, I persevered and did it. Only to find that Map my run had not saved the data grr!
I'm painfully slow, but I don't mind that, it's the achievement that counts. Whilst out, another runner breezed past me, leaving me for dead. In the past that's had a big negative impact, but today i was determined.
To quote Eddie Izzard, who knows a thing or to about distance running, it's 90% about mental strength, and the last 10% is in your head!
happy running everyone xx
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Absolutely fantastic effort. 🏃♀️👍🎉 Totally ignore speed, unless you are an Olympian it's not important. What a buzz. Sorry map my run didn't work for you but I'm sure you will have plenty more opportunities to run that 10k. Happy running 🤗
Congratulations on your 10k it's an amazing achievement. I've finally learnt that pace doesn't matter (to me anyway) it's all about getting the run done and enjoying it. Well done you 🥳🥳🥳🥳
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