Yesterday I ran my last 10k run of my twenty-six 10ks challenge to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society and as I reached my fundraising target - which I am over the moon about- I did it in the banana costume l made for the 13th run. My husband accompanied me on his bike to take some photos and videos. I started off slow as I didn't want to overheat and thankfully there was a bit of a breeze - l even managed negative splits! The sight of banana running brought smiles to many people I encountered and I also got quite a few beeps. This made me smile too and supposedly running is easier if you smile ๐. Now, what to do next? ๐ I am thinking of gradually increasing distance to get to 10 miles (16+K). Does anyone have any plans on how to do this? I did get up to 12k on one of my runs. Will l need to eat or drink during 10 miles (this is what puts me off on longer distances)? I always have porridge with fresh fruit and honey at least an hour before I run, plus drinks. Thanks
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26th 10k completed and fundraising target achieved ๐
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Wow! What an amazing achievement - how long did it take you to run all those 10ks? I love the fact that you also ran as a banana ๐๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ that must have brought a few smiles to many faces during these tricky times. A really wonderful fundraising effort for a very worthwhile charity.
As for increasing your distance - yes, most people would fuel a 10 mile run. You could look in to something like Tailwind, which is a powder and complete fuel which you just mix with your water. I really like it, although I am also partial to a homemade 'power flapjack occasionally ! I think it's all about finding what works best for you. Good luck.๐
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Thanks for the links Sandraj39, I will look into it. I started the challenge on 15th April runner two a week, which were my only runs. I quite like the 10k distance as I always find the first 5k the hardest part - just warming up ๐. Plus you could get further, especially in lockdown! ๐
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Massive congratulations, 26 x 10k is amazing and such a great cause, well done. Puts my marathon over 4 runs for them to shame. After all these 10ks your body is very ready for hitting longer runs but give it a break with mixed up short runs now. For my 14k yesterday I had ยฝbanana and loads of tea/water before starting, but hadnt had any breakfast. I always take a couple of jelly babies with me, only ate/sucked one at about 7k to give a tiny boost for the 2nd half of my run. 24hrs later I'm still hungry though๐คฃ๐คฃ happy running ๐ค
Thanks for the tip Grannyhugs. Jellybabies sound good and digest able ๐. The trouble is, this running lark gives you an appetite. I think I have put on 2kg which I can't say is muscle... Probably due to my age and too many toffees ๐
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What a great achievement for a very worthwhile cause!