B210K - W8R3 - Graduation Run 👨‍🎓

[PhoenixRise]

ju-ju’s Magic 10K Plan

Week 8 - Graduation Run

10K 🎯

Wahoo!!! I’ve graduated 🎓 the Magic 10K Plan!!!

I woke up this morning and it was grim outside, super cold and wet ☔️ so I had my morning coffee and decided to push this run to tomorrow in the hope it would be better conditions. But then there was a break in the rain and I thought ‘now or never - let’s go!’ 🏃‍♂️

PB’s were not my goal today, I wanted to ease off of the gas a bit and enjoy the run with the aim to get my pace fairly consistent throughout.

I let my mind wonder and settled in for the 60 minutes of continuous activity - just me, my playlist and nature.

5K came in at an acceptable 28:44 and I was happy with another sub 30 mins considering I wasn’t pushing myself at full pelt.

10K came in at 1h 14secs. My 3rd fastest time but I knew this would be the case today - opting for comfort over speed.

But because it was (just!) over the 60 minute mark I opted to push on to see how much gas ⛽️ I had left in the tank.

Voila - my first 12K!!! 💪

I can’t quite believe I ran for a whole 75 minutes! Absolutely made up! The Magic 10K Plan is an absolute work of art! And not too shabby an Ave. Pace all things considered!

Now, I pushed over the 10% rule ever so slightly 😈 but I knew I would be treating my faithful legs to a weeks well earned rest and I listened to my body. Well, at the very least - five days rest! Hopefully! 🤞🏻

Happy running all 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ and well done and congratulations 🥳 to all B210K graduates!

Rest, recharge, recuperate - prepare for HM challenge 💪

C2 12K in 5 months!!! 🤗

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Well done completing the plan and also getting that first 12K 😁👍👏👏👏

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks Instructor57 🙏🏻

[Hidden]

Slow it down PhoenixRise it'll serve you well for HM training

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

..this is slowing down for PhoenixRise I think!!

[Hidden in reply to Sandraj39]

Yikes that's Soooo fast

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

You know me so well! 🤗

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks lmc50 🙏🏻 I will try to slow down even more but I fear I may as well walk if I do! This is a comfortable 3rd/4th gear ⚙️ for me!

[Hidden in reply to PhoenixRise]

Jeesh in that case rock on PhoenixRise, aim for the stars speedy 👍

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks lmc50 🙏🏻

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic effort, amazing time for your 1st 10k. Remember to stop by for your 10miles badge at just over 16k on your way to your half marathon. Happy running 🤗

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs 🙏🏻 Oh, a ten mile badge?! Further incentive! 💪

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Well done for the 12k👏👏👏

That's some pace over that distance

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks Birdlady64 🙏🏻

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

What a good run, and 12k woo hoo

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks WillowandSola 🙏🏻

[Hidden]

⭐️ Fabulous and congratulations! 💫

And with stats that I can only dream of........ Well done you! 😉

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Delly-dot 🙏🏻

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Fantastic effort there and a brilliant first 12k!!!! The sailing on oast the target approach. 🤣🤣🤣 Relax and celebrate. 🥳🍾🥂🥇

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks Fionamags 🙏🏻 Let the relaxing commence! 🧘‍♂️

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Brilliant PhoenixRise! Congratulations on completing the Magic 12 Plan! 😉🤣 ...goes without saying - great pace!💪🙂

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandraj39 🙏🏻

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Well done for that great 12K and for completing the plan on a high! 😀👍

Fab run and pace. Enjoy a well earned rest! 😀

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools2020 🙏🏻

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

OMG what a brill result . Always knew it was a sure thing, but 12K too!!! You're an absolute star 🌟🌟 also a great incentive to us all. I will make 10K one day - next year sometime🤣👍👍. Will never manage anywhere near your times but I don't care. Anyway, really looking forward to seeing your journey through 10 miles, HM and then the really big one. Hope you've entered for The London Marathon next year. 👍👍✅

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Thanks Hareshaw-Granny 🙏🏻 Just a little over the 10% but I thought ‘Why not?’ and the legs were keen to give it a go! I’ll be there to cheer you on for your 10K! 💪 I have entered the LM ballot 😱 It’s why I’m keen to push on so I’m in a good place with my training IF selected 👍

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10 in reply to PhoenixRise]

Really hope you get a place, you’ll be more than ready for it if you keep training. Good luck. 👍👍

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Well done! And yes, I agree with others, that's fast: your "acceptable" 5k time is my fastest-ever!

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks Cmoi 🙏🏻

[Juliet202 Graduate10]

Wow that’s fast ! And super over achieving , Congrats !! Not quite at 10K myself yet - going to try tomorrow. But will console myself that I’ve already run that length of time - but I only managed 9k in that time !!

[Hidden in reply to Juliet202]

Good luck 👍

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Juliet202]

Thanks Juliet202 🙏🏻 Best of luck with your 10K today - you’ve got this! 💪 🏃‍♂️

[Tillybeach Graduate10]

Well done, amazing. Smashed that 10k 🏃‍♀️. Have a good rest now!

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Tillybeach]

Thanks Tillybeach 🙏🏻 Yes, the well earned resting has commenced! 🧘‍♂️

[Hidden]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Boooooom! Love this. Many congratulations because although you have a natural talent and speed you work so hard and have been so consistent. As you go through the miles the feeling of how far you've come and what you're capable of is an awesome feeling. One tip...Go out in the rain 🌧 it's the best thing! 😃😃😃😃😃 Have a terrific weekend!

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks GTFC 🙏🏻 I really appreciate the acknowledgment of my training! 🤗 And the kind words of support from you and others here! I’m sure I’ll be checking in for advice as I push on and gradually increase my distance.

I don’t mind the rain that much but I try to avoid getting saturated because my running shoes aren’t waterproof 🙄 I just can’t stand cold, wet and squelching feet putting me off my stride!

New shoes are on my wish list when my COVID inflicted circumstances change for the better. As is a chest harness for my phone, a cheap smart watch and some warmer clothes. I really want to go hands free when running - holding my phone is now annoying me so much!

This weekend I shall be resting, stretching, eating and drinking! 🧘‍♂️

[Hidden in reply to PhoenixRise]

Fantastic!! Love hearing this. You deserve all those things going forward because you can take it where you want to go. Your hard work and effort allow you to run as you do (which is terrific, so treat yourself) and achieve.

Rest up, eat and drink and relax and then go again on your awesome adventure. Everyone has advice, take any you need, discard what you don't but as you do now, go by feel and make your own way. Hydration jackets are ace to pop a phone and drink in on longer runs. I don't like the feel of it on my waist with a belt.

[Goodstart]

Well done you!! Congratulations on your achievement and good luck for the future XX🎊👏👌

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to Goodstart]

Thanks Goodstart 🙏🏻

[kninjasticks Graduate10]

Woop! Just seen this - massive congratulations! You must be over the moon and your legs must be appreciating the rest this week! What's next?

[PhoenixRise Graduate10 in reply to kninjasticks]

Thanks kninjasticks 🙏🏻 Yes, I was made up with my graduation run! I’ve had two days rest and the legs are already itching to get back out! I think I’m going to push to a HM distance before the end of the year 😱