10 miles!!

[johnt46]

Hi, sorry I haven't posted for a long time, but I do read the forum most days.

At the end of the month I will be 75, and wanted to celebrate it by running a HM. I started C25K nearly three years ago. Along the way I have had time on the IC, for various injuries and a hernia operation, but always got back "in the saddle" when time allowed. As I have already said I wanted to do a HM, but something always seems to prevent me from achieving my goal, this time various niggles, nothing serious, but still needing time off on the IC to heal. Plan B. maybe I could achieve 16.1K or 10 miles in time for my birthday, and today I am proud to announce I did it. The time is not fast but it doesn't matter, I did it. So I would like to thank everyone on the forum for their stories, advice, input etc., to help us all achieve our goals, and maybe one day I will be posting that I have done the elusive HM!

THANK YOU

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 10 miles , and in time for your birthday 😁👍Hop on over to the marathon forum to claim your 10 mile badge 😬

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you, I’ve reported to Marathon Forum thank you

[nowster Graduate10]

Well done on the 10 miles. 👍

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Thank you

[sparky66 Graduate10]

Woo woo 🙌 That's fantastic!! Huge congratulations 🌟..

Salute your dedication..

With your attitude I'm sure you will get to that HM 🏅

And Happy Birthday when it comes 🎉

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

Thank you, I will definitely give it a go! 🤗

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Congratulations and well done! That’s an amazing way to celebrate a 75th birthday 👍 but what are you planning for your 76th…. 🤔🙂

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you, maybe go for the HM or as an alternative 7.6 k 😂😂

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to johnt46]

Haha 😂 I like that idea!

[Week7 Graduate10]

Congratulations.! 10 miles is a nice round number. Time to celebrate 🍾🥂

I hope you have a lovely birthday at the end if the month too.

[johnt46 Graduate10]

Thank you

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations johnt46. 10 miles is such an achievement, and the place where I also drew the line 🤣.

I hope you celebrate in style , as soon as you can. And enjoy that birthday celebration too. 🍾🥂🏃‍♂️

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you, looking forward to a three day break for my birthday, with sea views from the cliff tops in Cromer, and maybe even a 5K along them and on the beach🤗

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Wow that's fantastic- a great way to mark your 75th birthday!! Have a good one when it comes. 🍰🎂🥂🍾🎉🥳🎊

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

I definitely will thank you🤗

[Katnap Graduate10]

Well done johnt46 HM is only a parkrun after 10 miles. You can do it!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

I thought about that nearing the finish, but I learnt the hard way during my journey along C25k with various injuries etc., so gently does it, consolidate with this then maybe........,,. Thank you

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

Well done!! What an achievement!! Congratulations & happy birthday when it comes!

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

Thank you

[colinla Graduate10]

Great achievement. Well done 🙂

[Leinstergirl13]

What a fantastic achievement - well done 😊 I hope the niggles go away and you manage to achieve your goal of a HM. I'm sure you will 👊

[johnt46 Graduate10]

Thank you, it’s gardening time so I’m afraid some niggles are bound to appear, mainly knees 😱

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ah what a lovely big smile john46! I’m so pleased for you. I hope you treat yourself this evening, which is more than well deserved. Well done! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️👍👍👍

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you, I’m saving the official celebration for my Birthday

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Oh huge congratulations 🍾🎊🎈 what a great distance well done and who cares how fast or slow? I did my first 10k last year in 1hr 43 mins and was jumping for joy for days You look really happy, wishing you strong legs forever

[johnt46 Graduate10]

Thank you, my legs certainly knew about it afterwards but can’t complain today. 🤗

[Hidden]

Great achievement and happy birthday to you !👍👏👏🎉🎂🥳🏃‍♂️

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Mili09]

WOW! This is amazing! Well done!

[johnt46 Graduate10 in reply to Mili09]

Thank you