It really is a magic plan - 10km done

[Charlies1]

I set out too fast, and possibly as a result of that, the run ended up more eventful than intended. I managed to miss a turn near half way (much to the amusement of my wife – the same thing happens when we go out walking), and tried to change podcast while running – I got NHS strength and conditioning rather than Laura’s stamina run. As a result, middle of the run was a bit of a disaster, but I managed sort myself out, get back on the correct route, and finished with the right podcast. Next time, I need to pace myself better!

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

Well done!!

[Charlies1 Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

Thank-you

[Week7 Graduate10]

Congratulations 🎉🎉👏👏

[Charlies1 Graduate10 in reply to Week7]

Thanks

[Hidden]

A fantastic run! Congratulations on your 10k 👏⭐

[Charlies1 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Delly-dot

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

An amazing 10k run, just think how fast it would have been if you’d gone where your nose pointed and run naked (no technology) 🤣 well done. Happy running 🤗

[Charlies1 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs, I do need to try running naked. I think I have come to rely on the music & talking in my ear to keep me going. At some point I need to prove to myself that I don't really need it. It's quite a daunting thought though. I think my legs might work without it, but what about my mind - will it be able to cope for a whole hour without tech?😂

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Charlies1]

It’s an amazing way to let the mind run free. Give it a try at least once , you don’t know what you can cope with in running without trying. I stopped using all sound when I graduated c25k in October 2019, tried some music on a couple of runs this time last year and hated it. Good luck 🤗

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

That's amazing, look at that pace! Woohoo 💥🏃🏃🏃

[Charlies1 Graduate10]

Thankyou Beatlesforever

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Wow! Congratulations! 👏👏👏And 13 Strava Achievements!!

[Charlies1 Graduate10]

Thanks Birdlady64. It was my 2nd or 3rd fastest time for many of the short distances up to 2 miles (I really did start off too quickly) plus PR for 10k. All the rest were segments along the route that others have set up - it is a popular route round a lake and through a park.

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Congratulations Charlies1. My longer runs often go a bit pear-shaped in the middle. I think its the muddy tracks and soggy feet 😂

[Charlies1 Graduate10]

Thanks Lifluf, I dont even have that excuse! It was on tarred paths & all quite level. If you are running 10km on muddy tracks, that will be much harder.