Waaaaaaaah!!! 10 Miles 🤩🤩🤩

[Frenc]

I can’t believe it, I ran 10 miles! I am so, so pleased 😀. I went out early, 6:30, to beat the heat, and am so glad I did. Went nice and slow and at about 10k, I thought you know what, I reckon I might manage 16k! My planned route hadn’t taken this into account, so I ended up doing an add on along a slip road off the M3 which was interesting to say the least, then when I got back into town, I ran round in circles for a bit going past the same people, who must have thought I was somewhat mad 😆.

To say I am delighted is an understatement. I cannot quite believe that this is me, who started C25K just over 7 months ago, and struggled, really struggled with some of those runs. This forum has kept me so motivated, so thank you everyone.. Oh dear, I’m having a bit of a moment 😭.

Have a smashing day everyone!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Absolutely delighted for you 🎉🥳🙆🏻‍♀️ Go celebrate, that’s a fantastic achievement so door after starting running. Pop over to the marathon forum to collect your 10 mile badge. Happy running 🤗

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[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you thank you thank you! Can you tell I’m still very excited! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

You deserve to be 🤗

[sTrongFuse Graduate10]

Well done. I think we've all done "odd" things to get us to a certain distance on occasion but it still counts. Great achievement.

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to sTrongFuse]

Ah thanks so much sTrongFuse. Odd keeps the world 🌎 going round, that’s for sure 😊.

[Mittymoo Graduate10]

You are amazing !!!!

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Mittymoo]

Ah Mittymoo, thank you so much for your support, it’s really appreciated! I’m so HAPPY! 🤩🤩🤩

[Nordicrunner Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Fantastic! Well done and enjoy the rest of the day 👏🎉🥳

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Nordicrunner]

Thank you so much Nordicrunner. I will 😊.

[Hidden]

Eh... what was that yesterday about 10 miles being the next goal? You really don't just talk do you? I guess if you now say, my next goal is a HM, you'll post tomorrow you did a HM! 😜 Congrats and well done! Not going to try and catch up with you though, that is just a bit too much for me at this moment 😂

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

I know, I did think of you and what I said yesterday 😆. But it was a bit like your amazing 10k yesterday, it just felt right. It won’t be happening again any time soon though, I need to give the legs a good rest! Have a great day. 😊

[Hidden in reply to Frenc]

When it feels right, you just have to go for it. Now back to 15K, hahaha. Enjoy the well earned rest!

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Oooh, well done! 10 miles is such a great distance and now you know that anything is possible! You’ve every right to be super proud of yourself. I’m a great believer in not overthinking things and today was obviously your day to achieve it! 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️👍💪⭐️🏆🥳

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thank you so much! I am really proud of myself. Yes, I agree about the overthinking - today was just the right day 😁.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Ten miles. TEN MILES. It sounds such as a long way. It IS a long way 😂 You do realise that you could have posted this on the Marathon Forum! 😊

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Ooooh no I didn’t know that. Thank you! Mind you, it won’t be happening again for a while I have to say 😁.

[Week7 Graduate10]

🏆

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Week7]

Thank you! 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Woohoo Frenc, that’s the way to do it! Very well done. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you! Sorry it’s taken me this long to reply - I sometimes miss stuff. Have rested for 3 days which was needed, I can tell you 😆.

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

That's such an achievement Frenc, bet you keep smiling all day at the very least....

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Mormor1]

Ah thank you, yes I’m still smiling 🙂.

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 10 mile run ! Great achievement 👍

Do be mindfull of the 10% rule though 🤔

You definitely don't want to end up on the I C

Don't forget to claim your badge 😁

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you Ian! I definitely won’t be doing it again for a while, and you are very wise to remind me of the 10% rule! I’m going to bring it back down for a while to be sensible. Thanks again! 😊😊😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Haha, you probably need a well deserved rest now .But we'll done on a fantastic achievement 😁👍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes indeed - I’m excitedly looking at the cooler weather towards the end of the week 😆.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Oh, how did you get on with the hydration vest ?

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

I really like it, it holds everything I need, especially the water. Of course, I’d rather not have to wear it, but needs must! How did you get on, I did mean to ask.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

I'm not liking it 😐Can't seem to get a decent flow and I hate the sloshing about ! Haha

I took my Running belt yesterday whic holds 2 small bottles and to be honest , I prefer it 🤣

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

Oh I’m sorry to hear that, I know what you mean about the sloshing, it takes some getting used to! Especially if you only have the one bottle - can feel very lopsided. Hopefully you can send it back easily enough, I feel a bit bad as I was raving about it! But pleased you have your trusty belt. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Oh no worries , I had been looking at them before you actually got yours , It was with a try but yes, I might return 🤣

[Indielass00]

Wow Frenc that’s fantastic! What an achievement! So pleased for you 😀 x

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Indielass00]

Thank you so much. I kind of keep having to pinch myself a bit, I am really happy 😃! Just glad I went out really early, it’s scorchio today. Bet it’s lovely where you are by the sea 🌊.

[Indielass00 in reply to Frenc]

It’s been a scorcher here too! Yesterday we went on the beach 🏖😀

[Knittingrunner Graduate10]

That’s brilliant. Running round in circles or running back and for to make up distance is what I do. I get to the point where I’m saying just a bit more. Well done. 👏👏

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Knittingrunner]

Ah thank you! It was certainly just a bit more, just a bit more, thinking will this bloomin’ ever end 😆!

[Knittingrunner Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

😂 I know!!

[backintime Graduate10]

Well done! - if you head on over to the Marathon forum you can get a 10 mile badge

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to backintime]

Thank you so much backintime, I did try to do that earlier but my phone was acting up! I’ll try again 😊👍. All the best.

[Skiddle1 Graduate10]

Very impressive, as I read some people's posts it does seem that sometimes it's those spontaneous decisions to keep running that seems to get great achievements! Not sure if there is something psychological in that?? I wish it to happen to me sometime soon. I plan an early morning run this Wednesday as I left it too late today and it was already silly hot! 😢 Anyway, well done you! You have every right to feel pretty chuffed with yourself. 😁

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Skiddle1]

Ah thank you Skiddle1 - I think you’re right, sometimes it just feels right! I think it happens to everyone at some point, your turn will come 😊. Yes, definitely run as early as you can - it’s way too hot any later at the moment. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[nowster Graduate10]

That's an amazing time for a first 10 miler. Well done!

You do know you needed to have an over 50 cc engine to go on the motorway? 🤪🏍️

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to nowster]

Thank you so much! I snuck a sneaky engine in my running vest 😆. Thankfully there is a bit of pavement along that bit of road as it intersects 2 footpaths. Just had a chuckle though, wondering how it would be running down the motorway - somehow I don’t think it’ll catch on. 😁😁😁

[Hidden]

Wowzer!! 😃 Absolutely fantastic Frenc!

You are definitely entitled to your moment.

What an amazing achievement. Well done!

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Ah thank you so much Delly-dot (I just love your name). I am super pleased I have to say 😊. I don’t think it’s something I’ll do all that often, but it’s great to have done it. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[tmbtrain Graduate10]

👏 nice one! Thats some journey in 7 months 😃

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to tmbtrain]

Thank you so much! 😊😊😊