First 10k Today

[BOBOZ]

Went out for a mid week 5k and felt so good at 5 I just kept going and did my first 10k.

Most surprised that I felt fine when I did it. No aches or pains or sore legs. Pretty pleased at that as I'm 71 in a few weeks.

Do I need to apply for my graduate badge?

[nowster Graduate10]

How did your pace compare with doing 5km?

Well done! 👍

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[BOBOZ Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Many thanks. My pace was around 15 seconds per km slower overall. Those last couple of km were definitely slowing down.

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to BOBOZ]

That sounds about right for pacing. The longer the run the slower the pace.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Whoop! Well done and congratulations on your first 10K 👍 That’s a pretty great gift you’ve given yourself 🙂

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Well done on your 10K 😁👍 to get your 'Graduate10' badge ask in the link that nowster has sent you 👍

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Massive congratulations, you must be delighted and proud of yourself. Happy running 🤗

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10]

Brilliant achievement 👏 especially running upside down. (Sorry - old joke!)

[Jericho2332 Graduate10]

Well done 👌🏻👌🏻

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first 10K BOBOZ !

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ooo congratulations on your first 10k that’s just how I did my first, went out and just kept going

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

Well done and such a good feeling. I did my first 10k at 69

[DylanTheRabbit Graduate10]

Well done BOBOZ, I haven't done 10k yet.

[Evol Graduate10]

Congratulations 👏 this is fantastic!

[Poppup]

🎉 you are an inspiration 😁

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Congratulations 🥳 and well done 👍👍👍. I was ecstatic when I completed my first 10k. Quite a milestone. 👍

[Raisemeup 60minGraduate]

Congratulations Boboz, that is tremendous, especially later in life. You've inspired me (similar age) and you even make it sound quite easy when you say you 'just kept going'. I'm waiting for the feeling that the legs are going to carry me further and the breath enables a run to continue to the sweet 10k. Obviously, it does happen when you're ready. Enjoy your admirable achievement.

Best wishes ☺️

[BOBOZ Graduate10 in reply to Raisemeup]

I have been close to 10k on a couple of previous occasions but cramp in my calves stopped me getting there. Luckily I don't have a problem with getting out of breath, probably due to my swimming background. But now I am in full lockdown and unable to go to work I have increased my running days and I think this has got my older legs ready for the longer distance.

Just keep pushing and you will certainly get there too. One day it will just happen.

[pinkglen Graduate10]

Congratulations!