I finally did it!!!! 10k!!!!

[Dunx1977]

So long story short... Took up C25K in lockdown 1 with Sarah Millican as my cheerleader 🎉 and it was hard but I kept pushing.... Finally got to 5k, spent some time on getting my time down then worked on my distance.... Got to 8k and then tailed off as the weather got colder/wetter and darker (stay in Scotland!!) 😂

Was ill 2 weeks ago, thankfully not Covid-19 but it hit me like a tonne of bricks and I never ran for 2 weeks solid 😳🥺 as my cough was so bad and chest was so tight I just couldn't do it (running up the stairs floored me!)

Anyhoo.... Ran 6k last Saturday (was supposed to be 5k but forgot to hit the button on my garmin until about 1.5km in! 😳😭) so ran 5k just so it would log 😏

So I was due another run as I try to run every other day AND I get an invite from a local running 🏃 club near me (I've liked their page on FB but was never brave enough to go along) to come along and join them... I ummed and agghhed and made up excuses in my head why I couldn't go etc etc.... The gremlins were having a fair go at my head BUT I went and LOVED it!!!

They were so welcoming and friendly, found out where I was at with my running and put me with a group they thought would suit me AND that group encouraged me to keep going (oh and I never realised that I could actually hold a conversation whilst running as I've always ran alone!) and I did it..... 10K!!!! I'm so happy, motivated, energised and proud of myself 🤗

From being 4 stone overweight in October last year to running 10k last night..... I can't believe it!!!!

Sorry for boasting but truly never thought I'd actually ever get this far, consider myself a runner or ever complete a 10k....if I can do it.... Anyone can!!!!

**well done if you read it all.... Not exactly a long story short!!!! 😂

[damienair Administrator]

Excellent. Huge congratulations to you. You are right to be proud of yourself. 10K is a long distance and a wonderful milestone to reach. Hopefully next year we will be able to take part in events again and you will get to experience the thrill and joy of running at a parkrun course or two, and 5K and 10K road races. I miss that so much. Fingers and toes crossed for 2021. Well done again.

Damien

[Dunx1977 in reply to damienair]

Thanks so much 👍 the group I ran with last night were telling me about all the events that they've been part of and I can't wait to get involved.

Just glad to be part of a group to run at night as I was very nervous about running on my own at night, so being part of this club stops that excuse 😉👌

[Phdgranny Graduate10]

You deserve to be proud, well done!!

[Dunx1977 in reply to Phdgranny]

Thank you so much 😊 I'm so hungry and thirsty today 😳😂

[Phdgranny Graduate10 in reply to Dunx1977]

To be expected, drink first then fill up on good choices you have done so well xx

[CBDB Graduate10]

Well done!!! Big congrats!!! 👍🏽💪👏

[Dunx1977 in reply to CBDB]

Thank you 🙏

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Fantastic! What a journey we've all been on - from c25k, to that first 5k and now 10k. It's an amazing feeling and you have every right to boast about your achievements 😁Well done you! 👏👏

[Dunx1977 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it 👌

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Wow that is truly amazing and so inspiring. Congratulations on your amazing achievement and for joining your local running club.

You have achieved so much and have every right to boast, good for you, so great to hear good news!

🏃🏻‍♀️💪🐻🐻🐻

[Dunx1977 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thank you so much taking the time to reply 🤗

I'm actually still glowing about it on day 2 😂

[TotalNewbie1 Graduate10]

Massive congratulations, this post was inspiring . Good on you joining a running club. Enjoy your brilliant achievement 🏆

[Dunx1977 in reply to TotalNewbie1]

Thank you so much 🤗 still basking in my achievement and was planning to run today but woke up to snow!! (Glasgow) and I'm not at all prepared 😳

[Teresafaith Graduate10]

Started C25k in September and am more than inspired by your post. I'm still working on getting to the 5k, but your post will keep me going. Amazing achievement for you - be well proud of yourself, incredible. 🤾‍♀️🤸👏👏👏

[Dunx1977 in reply to Teresafaith]

Thank you so much for responding, that means the absolute world to me to know I've inspired just one person. Keep going, you're stronger than you know 💪

The gremlins try and stop you but just ignore them, they're just jealous of how fantastic you are and how far you've came 🙏

[Hidden]

So inspiring to hear about your achievements. I started running to get fitter and lose weight. It does work! Well done!

[Dunx1977 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much 👌🤗

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate]

Boast away....you have achieved so much and you should rightfully puff out your chest and say look what I did!! Awesome!! Not braved a running club as feared I’d be found out as not a proper runner....so you are super brave in my eyes and a new distance ticked off. So happy for you 😊😊

[Dunx1977 in reply to Sparkey5000]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it 👌

[NetCadet Graduate10]

So so many congratulations! What a fantastic achievement, you have every right to be proud and you can revisit that memory whenever you need an extra glow in your day. The wonderful thing is that this forum fully encourages boasting Bask in your success and enjoy your next challenge!

[Dunx1977 in reply to NetCadet]

You're so right, I'll be saving this feeling to revisit when I feel less than motivated 😉

Thanks so much

[58soon Graduate10]

That's amazing. I'm still doing the Magic Plan after starting C25k in June this year, and couldn't imagine running with others...... but maybe I could! You've inspired me!

[Dunx1977 in reply to 58soon]

I looked at the magic plan and was going to do it but ran out of time/motivation or the kids needed me etc.... The list goes on

I really think if I hadn't gone along to the club it may have taken me till next summer to do it!!!

Go for it, run with others... I never thought I would and its helped me so much!!! You can do it 👌😉

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Boast away! That’s a fantastic achievement! Congratulations on your first 10K 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Dunx1977 in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thank you 😍

[Lifluf Graduate10]

Congratulation Dunx1977! Great achievement. You should be really proud of yourself.

[Dunx1977 in reply to Lifluf]

Thank you so much 🤗

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations 🥳 you have done brilliantly in what has been a difficult year, and you won’t regret starting running.

[Dunx1977 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you 🤗 I can't believe it.... I'm a runner 🏃 #proud 💪

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Huge congratulations on your amazing achievement. You deserve to be so proud and happy. 👏👏⭐️⭐️👍🏃‍♀️10k is a great distance and hopefully I’m heading there too. I also woke up to snow this morning (East Ayrshire). Need to rethink today’s run. Your experience at the running club is interesting and also very brave. Might head there soon. Happy running.

[Dunx1977 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

I've just done a very brisk walk with the dog to try and scope out a route for later... We'll have to see how it goes 🙈

Honestly if I'd never went to the club, I'd probably never have done my 10k this year..... I want 1 good thing to come out of 2020!!!!😂

[Sybilw Graduate10]

If you can’t boast here where can you boast? Congratulations.

[Dunx1977 in reply to Sybilw]

Thank you 😍

[Health2020 Graduate10]

Wow that’s marvellous! Well done you on your 10K!!!!

[Dunx1977 in reply to Health2020]

Thank you 😍