Finally completed a 60 minutes run!

[Runninggirl59]

It's almost 2 years since I started my C25K journey and have just done my first 60 minute run. Not the fastest or prettiest but I did it! I managed 6.5k, was hoping for nearer 7km but that doesn't matter, something to aim for next time. Thanks to everyone on this forum for their support and advice. I don't post much but love reading what everyone is up to and it really helps. Have a good day everyone. Oh and where do I get my new badge from please. Thanks 🙏

[nowster Graduate10]

Well done! Claim your badge here:

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[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to nowster]

Thank you 🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

So pleased to read this! Well done 👏👏👏👍

The distance you covered isn’t as important as the time spent running. In any case, 6.5km is exactly what I did in my 60 minute run a short while ago! My advice is not to aim for anything - that can come later. Just relax into those long runs as you increase the time spent running. If you enjoy those runs without pressure, you are more likely to do them and before you know it, you’ll have covered 10km and beyond without effort, just because you happened to get there.

60 minutes running is a huge milestone and the gateway for longer runs. I’m sure you feel a great sense of achievement and so you should!

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools, this is the advice and support I mentioned on this forum and much appreciated. Yes it does feel good to have finally done it. I'm not sure what distance I will eventually reach but I'm sure I will enjoy getting there. I need to find a new longer route. Off to the garden centre now, perhaps a coffee and cake to celebrate! Thanks.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Runninggirl59]

Happy to have helped you! I’m doing the same as you, albeit for the second time 😊. Yes, find a lovely longer route, then it feels like going on a running adventure. Coffee and cake sounds perfect!

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

The wine can wait for later! First time, second time who's counting 😀

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Runninggirl59]

😊

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done you! It’s so exciting to say you can run for an hour, brilliant 🤩.

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to Frenc]

Thank you, its been a long time coming 😀

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Excellent!It's a great feeling to do that first 1 hour run 😁👍

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to Instructor57]

It certainly is, thanks 🏃‍♀️

[damienair Administrator]

Congratulations on your 60 minute run. Very well done. Your new badge suits you.

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to damienair]

Thank you, I shall wear it with pride 🙂

[Yesletsgo Graduate10]

Well done!! It's amazing what we can manage when we work hard and put our minds to it

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

Absolutely. This was my second go at building up to it and it feels great. Thanks for your support. 🏃‍♀️

[CBDB Graduate10]

Woohoo! Huge congrats. Isn’t it nice to be able to run for that long!

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to CBDB]

It feels fab, thank you 🏃‍♀️

[Me_time Graduate10]

Congratulations! I find the forum very informative & supportive too. It is a big part of my running journey.60min is a nice running time. Well done for achieving that.

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to Me_time]

I think it's a great group of people, thanks for taking the time to reply. 😀

[Hargo]

I always say it's further/faster than the people sitting at home!

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to Hargo]

Absolutely! 🏃‍♀️