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10km done done done!!! Graduation badge yes please!!!!πŸ†πŸ˜†

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10
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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?!πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚. 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 setπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ, 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!! πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ†πŸ†.

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!! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜

Off to claim my badge now!!!😁😁

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

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

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

Thank you! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜

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Dexy5Graduate10

Congratulations πŸ¦” 123, the first 10k is so special and I’m glad that your OH was there to celebrate your achievement. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ 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.

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

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! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Dexy5Graduate10β€’ in reply toHedgehogs123

Or maybe all week? πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

Haha yes probably!!may just have to drop it into a few conversations!! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Great run HH and a superb time for your first 10k. I think of all the β€˜milestone’ distances 10k gave me the biggest buzz. I was still in β€œcan I really run that far?” mode and so pleased to find that I could. Party time πŸ₯‚πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ™‚

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

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!!πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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58soonGraduate10

AMAZING Hedgehogs123!!! Well done. πŸ’₯

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 πŸ˜€

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply to58soon

I know, this forum definitely keeps me going. And I'm sure you won't be far behind me at all!! πŸ˜†πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10

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

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toOldgirlruns

Thank you I'm sure I will !πŸ˜†πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Fantastic!!!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Your first 10km is a great milestone run πŸ™‚πŸ™‚πŸ™‚πŸ™‚πŸ™‚

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

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply to

Thank you so much, I really was determined to do it. Would have a faster time but something to aim for next time! πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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TotalNewbie1Graduate10

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

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toTotalNewbie1

Thank you, I'd like to be a bit quicker but was just determined to do it! πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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CatwiseGraduate1060minGraduate

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 β€œok....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!πŸŽ‰

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toCatwise

Haha, I do all that too!!! Thanks πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Jools2020Graduate10

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! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toJools2020

Thank you so much πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Week7Graduate10

Congratulations πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toWeek7

Thank you, must admit I'm really chuffed with myself! πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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RoxdogGraduate10

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

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toRoxdog

Thank you, I wanted a quicker time but maybe next time! πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Forest_Run_BeginnerGraduate10

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 πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ₯‚πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toForest_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! πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Forest_Run_BeginnerGraduate10β€’ in reply toHedgehogs123

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 πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10β€’ in reply toForest_Run_Beginner

That's, good idea πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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