First 10k ever!

[NetballKitty]

Well yesterday I managed my first 10k ever. Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now!" helped for the last km, and brought the last split time up a little from the 8 and 9 kms. Thanks, Freddie!!

1 hour 15 mins and 7 seconds, so pretty pleased all round. Although I play netball, that's all short sharp runs. As a 55 year old, I'm a bit creaky, and only decided that I needed to up my running due to lockdown last year, and an associated lack of exercise. Will just bask in the warm fuzzy feeling before embarking on the next goal.

[Woollyweaver Graduate10]

Brilliant, well done 👏🥳. And a great time too - enjoy basking in your well deserved glory 🎖️🎉🎊

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done NetballKitty! That’s brilliant, you have earned that basking time. I have to say well done on the netball too, oooh I used to dread it at school 🤣. Enjoy the glow 😊😊😊.

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Fantastic. Well done on achieving the 10km milestone 👏.

Now sit back, enjoy and bask. You deserve it 🥳👍

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Well done! Isn't it amazing!

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Congratulations!! 🥳💥💪👏👏👏 Enjoy that feeling, I bet you're still smiling 😃🥂

[buzzards Graduate10]

Bask away, you've earned it. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏👍

[Raisemeup 60minGraduate]

Well done Netballkitty, that's the headline I'm hoping to head up my 10k post - one day! Your netball probably helps as you say, the combination of short runs and longer runs is a good formula to build distance and it's worked for you.Enjoy your Runners' High and a treat or two to mark your achievement! Best wishes ☺️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations on completing your first 10K, well done, to get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE10 next to your username leave a message in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked December Graduate10 homepage and tell the administrators that you have ran your first 10K. 😊 🏃🏾 🎓

[NetballKitty Graduate10]

Thanks, all - still buzzing here!!!

[CBDB Graduate10]

Woohooi!! 10k!!!! No stopping now! Huge congrats!!!

[Chesterlove Graduate10]

I remember that feeling so well a few months ago! This was my elation. I’ve since done a 10k race and signed up for a half marathon. Enjoy it!

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[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Oh yes! You bask in the warm fuzzy feeling! Congratulations! I was such a keen netball player for many years. Have you continued netball since youth or have there been long gaps when you didn't play?

[NetballKitty Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

No real gaps, except for kids and occassional injuries. The only gap I really had was after I left uni where I didn't play for about 3 years, but then got back into it, and have played ever since. You should take it up again - there are lots of back to netball clubs who welcome all ages and abilities. I know several players who are playing well into their 70s, so never too late to get your bib on again!

[Ant50 Graduate10]

It’s a great feeling when you do your first 10km - it made me smile for days. Enjoy it, you deserve it.

[Catho78 Graduate10]

Congratulations! 🏅🏆🏃🏽‍♀️

[Tessie66 Graduate10]

Brilliant and congratulations on reaching 10k