10km done done done!!! Graduation badge yes please!!!!🏆😆

[Hedgehogs123]

So pleased with myself, 1hr 10mins, ok not the fastest but it will do me!!

I was determined that this morning I was going out to do my ' proper' 10km run, did one last weekend but it was so bad I had to keep stopping and walking as I just had no energy. This morning was very damp and very foggy, don't think you can see properly from the photo, but it wasn't dampening my motivation to run. So running gear on, gave myself a good talking too, please tell me I'm not the only one who does this?!😂😂. I know it's a just run but I felt a sense of nervousness and excitement as it meant achieving my first 10km.

So off I set🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️, and I felt surprisedly good, so much so I couldn't believe how comfortable and pleasant it felt. I guess I totally understand coach Bennett's advice about setting off slowly and not running at a pace you can't sustain. The faster shorter runs are now definitely paying off, thanks to Juju"s magic plan.

When I finished, my other half was waiting to cheer me home, so as you do, I found a bit of energy to do a final quick sprint!! 😆😆🏆🏆.

My last words as I finish my post, sorry I know it's long, hope you haven't nodded off 😴😴😴, are to thank you all on here. The support and encouragement is just so amazing and Keeps me going. I love reading everyone's posts and likewise thank you for reading mine and keeping me motivated!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😁

Off to claim my badge now!!!😁😁

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant 10k, fantastic time. So nice that hubby was there to cheer you on. Happy running 🤗

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you! 🏃‍♀️😁

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations 🦔 123, the first 10k is so special and I’m glad that your OH was there to celebrate your achievement. 🏃‍♀️👏👏👏 obey you didn’t think you’d be doing that when you started C25k. Step up on to the podium and claim a graduate10 shiny badge.

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I know, I'm so chuffed to think 6 months ago I couldn't run longer than 5 mins. Think I'll have a smile on my face all day! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Or maybe all week? 😂😂

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Haha yes probably!!may just have to drop it into a few conversations!! 😂😂

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Great run HH and a superb time for your first 10k. I think of all the ‘milestone’ distances 10k gave me the biggest buzz. I was still in “can I really run that far?” mode and so pleased to find that I could. Party time 🥂👏👏👏👏🙂

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I know exactly what you mean! At 8km I was thinking blimey is this me, can I really run for this time now! I swear I had a smile on my face for the last 2km!!😆😆🏃‍♀️

[58soon Graduate10]

AMAZING Hedgehogs123!!! Well done. 💥

And what a brilliant time too. 🤩

You’re right, this forum is truly inspirational and so much a part of why we keep going.

Hope I can follow in your footsteps one day soon.... London Vitality 10K in May 😀

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

I know, this forum definitely keeps me going. And I'm sure you won't be far behind me at all!! 😆🏃‍♀️

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Well done H123! A fantastic achievement so feel chuffed all day long!!

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you I'm sure I will !😆🏃‍♀️

[Hidden]

Fantastic!!!👏👏👏👏👏

Your first 10km is a great milestone run 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

I really like your time too. This is a brilliant achievement and one you've worked hard for and deserved 🥇🥇🥇

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much, I really was determined to do it. Would have a faster time but something to aim for next time! 😁🏃‍♀️

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 10k run, I would be super chuffed if I could run in that time!

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to TotalNewbie1]

Thank you, I'd like to be a bit quicker but was just determined to do it! 😁🏃‍♀️

[Catwise Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Congratulations!! That is so great, and a great time too! I know EXACTLY what you mean about giving yourself a talking to, and the nervousness and excitement before you go. I do that thing where I take a bunch of deep breaths, start muttering “ok....ok.....ok ok ok....you can do can do this...” while nodding my head vigorously and shaking out my hands....rolling my shoulders....deep breath...”ok...ok....”. 🤣🤣. Yep, I know!

Anyway, congratulations!🎉

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Catwise]

Haha, I do all that too!!! Thanks 😊🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Fantastic! Well done for your 10K. It’s such a milestone run and you are obviously rightly proud of your achievement!

And a good time, too! 👏👏👏👍

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thank you so much 😁🏃‍♀️

[Week7 Graduate10]

Congratulations 🎉👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Week7]

Thank you, must admit I'm really chuffed with myself! 😁🏃‍♀️

[Roxdog Graduate10]

That's amazing. Well done and a great time too!

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you, I wanted a quicker time but maybe next time! 😁🏃‍♀️

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10]

Well done on your first 10k, it's a brilliant achievement and such a great distance. It is hard to make yourself go out when it's grey and wet so huge congratulations on completing your first 10k in those conditions. Enjoy your new badge and celebrate well 🎊🎉👍🍾🥂🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

Thank you, I'm really pleased with myself. Just starting though to feel a little stiff around my hips, so think I need to do some hip strengthening exercises! 😁🏃‍♀️

[Forest_Run_Beginner Graduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123]

And so you should be, it's a brilliant achievement, well done again. Try some yoga to stretch your hips out a bit. Yoga with Adriene is very good on YouTube, I like the Yoga for tired legs session after a long run, or of course, the yoga for runners. And some rest of course, you've earned it after all 👍👍

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Forest_Run_Beginner]

That's, good idea 😁🏃‍♀️