10k achieved

[AlysP]

Well today was the day- almost exactly 4 months after I took my first huffing and puffing steps on c25k. Not ideal conditions it has to be said, too much wine last night and a heatwave to contend with but I was determined this would be it! I got up early, put on my most uplifting playlist, fired up Nike coach Bennett and off I trotted. Kept the pace down initially ( that’s so hard) and knew I would do it despite getting very very hot and weary. I did however save a little for the end and did my version of a sprint 😂

I WAS the person who thought running was pointless, bad for your knees etc etc etc. Now though I have grown to love the feeling it gives you, the sheer enjoyment of being able to run and am somewhat amazed at what my my mid 50’s body has achieved.

The forum support has and will continue to be fantastic and adds hugely to my enjoyment of running, thank you all. What a superb bunch of supportive fellow runners you all are😂

I think I deserve a croissant now with my breakfast!!

[RunWillie Graduate10]

Well done. That’s a great run and it is the best feeling 🏃‍♀️

Enjoy your well deserved croissant!

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you RunWillie- am now munching through my second!!

[Runningdumpling Graduate10]

Well done and what a great time as well, and in the heat!

Congratulations

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Runningdumpling]

Thank you Runningdumpling- I was not a pretty sight at the end with all the sweat pouring off me😂

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Amazing. Such a good pace too!

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks Roxdog- in the second half I could see the average pace improving and once it got to under 6:30 I was determined to keep it there!! Hence the tiny sprint at the end just to make sure 😂

[Hidden]

Woo hoooo!! 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

Well done you. A milestone run and a terrific time too. Well deserved and you'll be glowing all day 🥇

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks GTFC- actually you really helped- I followed your advice and had an extra 2 glasses of water last night following the rosé wine incident and remembered to keep the pace down at the start- so thank you!!!! 😀😀

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10]

Amazing, that's an absolutely fantastic first 10k, particularly with the temperatures as they are. You definitely deserve that croissant now, enjoy 😀

Celebrate well today and congratulations again 👍🏃‍♀️🍾🥂🥐🎉🎊

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

Thanks Forest Run Beginner!!!! 😀

[Hidden]

Fantastic, and how very wonderful to have discovered, after all, you love to run, what joy 😄 Looks like you were actually made for it all along 😉🤗

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks jorgeruns!!! I really love it- actually my head feels like I would like to go for another little trot round right now - must be the post running high I am experiencing- but my body would collapse!! I always preferred cycling but although running is harder for sure, it makes me feel ammmmazing😀

[Hidden in reply to AlysP]

That’s so good, I shall be interested to hear about where those running legs take you 🤗

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on running your first 10k , its an amazing feeling.

Enjoy your croissant 👏👏👏👏👏🥳🥳

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[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you Buddy!! Croissant was lovely!! Or should I say croissants were lovely! Thanks re the link- will do that now😀

[MartinKH Graduate10]

Amazing stuff, congrats on your first 10 k.

You thoroughly deserve those croissant(s)

Well done again,

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to MartinKH]

Thank you Martin KH!! They never tasted so good!!!!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Well done AlysP, fantastic achievement- and in this heat too! You definitely deserve a croissant with your brekky!👏👏

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks Oldgirlruns!! I got up early to try and beat the heat but the last couple of k were very hot- although I expect I would have resembled an over ripe tomato even in the arctic😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to AlysP]

You and me both AlysP! I take it as a mark of pride for all the exercise!

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Oh yes agreed- never has my Sweaty Betty gear had such an apt name!

[June441]

Well done great achievement.

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to June441]

Thank you June!!

[TallTeal2020 Graduate10]

Fantastic! Super well done to you 🎉🎉🎉

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to TallTeal2020]

Thank you Tall Teal2020!!

[TallTeal2020 Graduate10 in reply to AlysP]

Had a few wines myself last night and I'm now putting off going out to do my B210K final run of Wk1... 🤢 I'm hoping it'll sort me out but this is probably just wishful thinking 🤞

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to TallTeal2020]

Did you go? If not it was probably wise not to😂- I drank about a gallon of water last night to mitigate any unfortunate after effects then got up very early to beat the heat!!

[TallTeal2020 Graduate10 in reply to AlysP]

I did indeed (I think we follow each other on Strava?) It was tough, legs like lead and the heat was torture but it's done so I can move on and get ready for wk2 😀 Back to work tomorrow so that will bring a load of new challenges for me to physically get out and keep running but I am determined to keep at it as I am really loving it.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

Well done AlysP that’s an amazing achievement, you definitely deserve your croissant 🥐 👏🏻 🏃‍♀️👍

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thanks couchphoenix!!!!! Never did a croissant- or two- taste so good, along with strong coffee and the Sunday papers, before whizzing off to orchestra practise which luckily meant sitting down all afternoon 🎶 I

[colinla Graduate10]

Well done AlysP 👍 Brilliant run and a great time, especially as you did succumb to the wine last night. Great feeling isn't it 🙂👏

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to colinla]

Thank you!! And yes I feel great!!!! Bet you still feel really good too 😀

[colinla Graduate10 in reply to AlysP]

Yup I do. Still on a high. Next target 15K lol 🤣🤔

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to colinla]

I am going to ‘just run’ how and where I want after my final run of the 10k plan this week- prob next weekend, just to see if I can get a few more seconds off the 5k. That will be it regarding goals for a little while as I have pretty much done both plans back to back. I want to just enjoy running for a little while without being a Garmin slave😂 However I expect I will soon tire of ‘just running’ after a couple of weeks so might be joining you!! Am thinking of 10 miles next.....

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Massive congratulations, that was a great 10k. I love what so many of us in our 50's and beyond can achieve with determination, dedication and support. Happy running 🤗

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs, it’s amazing and wonderful isn’t it how we have all taken to this later in life- I absolutely hated cross country at school (always seemed to be muddy and freezing) and I think it scarred me for a long time!!!

[Killerblue Graduate10]

Well done you must be feeling sooo proud of yourself 🏆

[AlysP Graduate10 in reply to Killerblue]

Thanks Killerblue! I am super pleased I have done it, and am now doing zero running for the next few days as it’s waaaaay too hot!!!!!

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to AlysP]

I agree completely