The jelly babies are a winner! First 10 miles 🏃‍♀️

[Dups]

Hi everyone, What a milestone today! I set off this morning at 6.30 to avoid running when it gets too warm. I made a really conscious effort to run slowly and pace myself. Jogging steadily along, 4K in and I felt great. Along my usual route there is a dirt path that I have always wondered where it led to, so I thought today why not.

It turned out to be quite the adventure taking me off the main roads and away from the traffic. It was the most gorgeous trail taking me through hedgerows and a little woodland area. What an adventure this was turning out to be. I turned round at 9k and had 2 jelly babies which had got a bit squishy and warm in my pocket. I used the pocket for my survival kit rather than my phone 😂. Another two at 11k, 13k and 15k. The last km no matter the distance always seems the hardest as you know you are nearing the end.

Anyway I’m proper chuffed 10 miles in 2:04:31, pace 7:47, average HR 148. But best of all 1042 calories, so cake and latte it is 😊

Thanks to nowster, Mrrun and Tash99 for the the great advice they gave me.

I don’t often post so apologies for the long post .

Happy running to everyone 😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Brilliant 10mile run. I too used to take jelly babies for emergencies, maybe not quite as many as that 😂. Slow and sure is definitely the way to go when tackling a new distance. It sounds like you found a great new route too. If you’re interested in a 10mile badge look out for the link on the marathon forum. Happy running 🤗

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs. I was worried I would run out of steam 😂 Thanks for pointing me in the direction of the 10 mile badge 🙏😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Dups]

Enjoy it🤗

[alpacagirl 60minGraduate]

Jelly babies ….what a good idea - I must get some.

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to alpacagirl]

I can highly recommend them. I think they must have some hidden super powers 😂😂

[alpacagirl 60minGraduate in reply to Dups]

😂

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Ooh well done! Cake and latte both well deserved I think 😊🧁☕️

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Delly-dot. I’m still pinching myself

[sparky66 Graduate10]

Awe huge well done Dups!!! What a great run, to find such a beautiful new route 🌸🌹🐦

Hope you've enjoyed that coffee and cake 🍰 well deserved 👏👏👏

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

Thanks so much. Yes it was lovely away from the traffic. For some silly really I enjoyed more not only because it was pretty and quiet but because I was out of sight where people could see me running. I’m not sure if that makes sense but I felt less pressure.

Also reading your post the other day when you achieved your 10 miles, motivated me on. I think shorter runs for a while now.

Double shot latte and cake was lovely this morning, but a nice glass of chardonnay is there to celebrate with tonight 🥂😊

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Dups]

Yes a few shorter runs is a good Idea, I've only ran two 5Ks this week, might go for a 10K on Saturday morning, if I'm brave enough all being well ide like to go for the HM at the end of the month 😅

I'm lucky to have some good trail runs to choose from..and the one I do my longer runs is very quiet.. I had oral cancer few years back and had to have my teeth removed and cant have implants or dentures (yet) 🙏 so whenever I'm out I wear my face covering, so getting a quiet route is great for me I can run free 🙌😂

How do you feel today? X

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

Wow a HM! That would be amazing.

So sorry that you were unwell. Hopefully it won’t be too much longer before they can sort you out. I can’t imagine having to run in this heat with a face covering on. Poor you. You must be so glad you have a choice of routes.

Feeling great👍🏻 My calf’s are aching a bit though, but I suppose it’s to be expected.

Good luck with your HM training 🤗

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Well done on your 10 mile run 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I’m working towards it although it’s a long way off but Jelly Babies make it all worth while 😊😂

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Hahaha yes they do, especially the green ones 😂 You will get to your 10 miles and I will look forward to seeing your post. Good luck and happy running 😊

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10 in reply to Dups]

It’s orange all the way for me 😂😂

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 10 miles, that's brilliant, and remember how good it feels, although it was quite a while ago for me!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[Dups Graduate10]

Thanks Peter, I am thrilled. I didn’t think I would achieve the C25K and I did, and never did I think 10 miles possible! Yet here we are. The possibilities are endless 🤗

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done on your 10 mile run - fantastic! Here’s to the power of the Jelly baby, although I think the credit is really yours !!💪👏👏👏🙂

[Dups Graduate10]

Thanks Sandra, I’m over the moon. The Jelly baby is officially my running buddy on long runs now 😂😂

[PollyGray Graduate10]

Well done Dups 👍🏃‍♀️

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to PollyGray]

Thanks so much. It’s been a great day 😊

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Oh well done Dups, that’s just brilliant. 10 miles and a new secret track - I bet you feel wonderful. Hurrah! 👍🏃‍♀️👏🏼🎉👟

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc 🙏I do feel wonderful 😊 it was so lovely to find that new track away from traffic, and on to softer ground instead of the tarmac pavements

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Sounds like a nice run in that new scenery! I myself sometimes take some powergel shots for a long run (my long runs are around the 60 minutes at the moment). Powergel shots carry the equivalent of 1/5th of a regular powergel-gel. I cut a 1 shot in 4 parts to be able to nibble them more easily than them being whole. I do wonder though if I should not skip over to jelly babies. It sounds easier than my sticky shots (they have a liquid middle, so cutting them in 4 parts make the liquid inside come out).

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I would definitely swap because they do sound a bit messy. I’m doing short runs for a while now until I get a plan together to do a HM.... where I will definitely take my new jelly baby buddies 😂

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10]

Brilliant! Be very proud and glad the jelly babies were on hand to help!

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Thanks so much🙏🏻 I am very proud myself. Never thought I ever ever would be able to do 10 miles.

Everyone on this forum are so supportive with advice and that keeps you motivated 😊

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10]

Same here! I only got to 10 miles from this group. Amazing advice and support

[Comfortnotspeed Graduate10]

Thank you for writing and sharing this. Such a positive and motivational post. Well done! Definitely an inspiration for tomorrow morning 🌸😊🌸

[Dups Graduate10 in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Thank you 🙏🏻 It’s so nice that we can draw inspiration from all the runners on this forum.

Enjoy your run tomorrow in the glorious sunshine that we are having at the moment ☀️😊

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

Great achievement Dups, really well done, I’ve completed two 10 mile runs and they’re tough. Your time is great, you should be really proud of that my two were 2:00:41 and 2:08:32. Who knows what time I could achieve fuelled by 2 jelly babies though 🤔 😂