Unexpected 1st 10k - how did that happen?

[58soon]

My running has taken a bit of a nose-dive over the past month or so due to work, and I've been lucky to complete 2 x 5k's a week. They haven't been easy... I've felt puffed, heavy and achy.

So yesterday evening I went out with my usual nerves expecting to struggle through a 5-6k. But for some reason when I got to 5k I felt like I still had loads of energy in my tank, so thought I'd run a little further. By the time I had completed 7.5k I was running past my front door and felt I could manage a bit more. I kept going and felt great, so by 9k I thought 'I can do this....I can run my first 10k'. And I did! Wow - what an unexpected surprise!

I really don't understand how that happened, but here are some thoughts:

- I hadn't run for 7 days, so my body was rested

- It was 6pm and I'd only eaten some fruit and a bowl of porridge all day

- My last run was a 5k speed run, which really pushed me

- I had drunk half a bottle of wine the night before!

- My kids were at home with their friends and I wanted to arrive back feeling proud

It's definitely boosted my confidence, and just goes to show that if you run regularly, however short or slow, as a runner you can achieve things beyond belief!

Happy weekend runners!

Believe in yourselves

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Yay 58soon, that’s brilliant. Well done, you should be so pleased - rest up and feel amazing for the rest of the day 😊😊😊👟👟👟🏆🏆🏆🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️!!!

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc! Sounds like you're doing brilliantly - 10 miles I saw.Well done to you too!

😍💥😍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 58soon]

You’re welcome. I was dead chuffed, thank you 🙏! 😊😊😊

[drun]

Fantastic 58soon

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first 10k 😁👍Don't forget your badge here ⬇️

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[58soon Graduate10]

Thanks Instructor57 - will go and get my badge now 😍

[GailXrunning]

Congratulations! Great to see you triumph over the self-doubts at the start. I’ve noticed the benefits of rest periods (intended or not) although your other factors could well be players!

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks Gail - you're right, rest helps more than we could imagine!

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Yay! 🙌🏼🏃🏻‍♀️🌟

Well done!!!

[nowster Graduate10]

Well done! I sometimes throw in an extra rest day after a period of regular running. It does make a difference.

66 minutes is an excellent first 10k time too!

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Thanks Nowster! I think Strava is slightly optimistic at times, but I'm happy! 😍

[Newbie59]

Wow, that's great and a fantastic time! 👏👏

Just goes to show that you can sometimes have a really good run against all the odds

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to Newbie59]

Yep Newbie! There's no rhyme or reason sometimes - and that's great! 😍

[Stocksy67 Graduate10]

Well done you keep it up 👏👏 think distance not speed that's how I get through my runs, I try and get two 10ks and a 5k a week if I can If work doesn't get in the way..😀

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to Stocksy67]

Wow - that's a lot of running each week Stocksy - I can't imagine doing that but it's inspiring to think you can! 😀😀😀

[Stocksy67 Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

It's surprising what your body nd mind can do when you push it that little bit harder, it's a great sense of achievement 😊

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to Stocksy67]

So true!

[Fionamags Graduate10]

That is wonderful! A lovely way to reach your first 10k - unplanned and unexpected. What a great time too! Congratulations!!! 🥳💃🎊🥂🍾🎉🏆🥇

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thank you Fionamags - such a surprise but I'm happy and now feel I will be able to do it again 😍😃🏃‍♀️💥

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Brilliant - well done on your first 10k! 👏👏👏Was it the rest? Or was it fuelled by red wine? Who knows, but it worked! 😁

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Whatever it was, I'll take more rest and drink more wine!!! 😍

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

Sounds like the perfect plan! 😁💤🍷

[Week7 Graduate10]

Brilliant run! I vote that we put it down to the wine!-oh and all your hard work of course!

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to Week7]

Thanks Week7 🍷🍷🍷

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Well done and congratulations on your first 10K 🎈🎊🎉💪 it’s always a very special moment and a fab achievement! I’m sure your kids are proud as anything of you 🙂 even if they don't admit it 🙃

That looks a lovely route, I use to live in Putney so know that part of London fairly well. I’d love to run there now, so much to see.

Happy running to you, a running future is yours for the taking 🙂

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you Irishprincess. Where do you run now? I'll join you if you ever happen to be in Putney again - it's lovely along the towpath 😍😍😍

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

I live in the South West now, moved away from Putney about 30 years ago! But I have very fond memories 😍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

fantastic! that first 10k is awesome and I bet you are still grinning

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yep W&S! Still grinning and about to celebrate with another 🍷🤭

[Dups Graduate10]

Well done on your first 10k. The unexpected ones are the best. Brilliant 👏👏👏

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to Dups]

Thanks Dups. Hope there are many more 🤩

[killersblue]

Congratulations 🥳🏅 that is amazing 👍 you just be feeling so pleased with yourself 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[58soon Graduate10 in reply to killersblue]

Thanks KB. Was quite surprised but very happy!!

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

woohoo, brilliant!!!!! well done, bet that feels soooooo good!!!! 🍾🙌🥂

[58soon Graduate10]

Thanks HH. And well done with your little cuties too! 😍