Runiversary 10K! 👍😀🎉🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020]

I’ve been working up to this run. Today was the day! Having checked the forecast, if I ran at about 9.45 I would miss the rain. Well, I got distracted with making some backgrounds for my cards, so I missed the window! It was going to be cool, so I wore a long sleeved top and shorts. It rained! But it wasn’t much and it was quite refreshing.

Warm up walk completed and satellite signal obtained (eventually) I set off with a brisk walk. Steady away! I’m listening to the NRC 10K Run with Coach Bennett. I’ve heard it a few times before. The first few kilometres are uneventful as I settled into the run. I start the fourth kilometre and the Demon Hill beckons! Plod, plod. Once I can see the traffic lights I know I’m near the top. Yes, there they are! I thankfully crest the hill and run steadily down towards the park. I run into the park and my watch buzzes at the same time as my mobile rings. Coach Bennett pauses. Drat. It’s my financial adviser and I really need to speak to him. I do so and somehow manage to carry on running, much to his amusement, but of course when I restart Coach Bennett he’s out of sync with Garmin. Never mind, I carry on listening to him. Then - another call. I try to take the call, but there’s no-one there. This time Coach Bennett disappears completely and I’m alone! I select some music, all the while not missing a step 😊

I’m now at 5K and I decide to do part of the route again, but I’d turn back before the Demon Hill as I’ve no wish to run up it a second time. I carry on and although I’m getting tired, my legs are coping well. I turn back and down the hill towards home. I’m too close to home so I start the circuit again, deciding to turn back at 9K. I manage to increase pace a little for the last kilometre and I’m done! Very, very pleased to have completed a 10K run this morning, my first this year.

Instructor57 and I started C25K at the same time, 2 years ago. Happy Runiversary, Ian - we should both be proud of our achievements. We are runners! 👏👍😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations on completing that 10K run and also on the occasion of your 2nd runniversary, so annoying when you get a phone call and there isn't anyone there, what they call a silent call, especially if you are out a run

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you, Al. I was very happy with this run!

I recognised the number, it was the council about a tree that needs to be felled. I wanted to speak to them but now, of course, I can’t get through!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I find that the best time to call the council is immediately first thing in the morning when they open.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Yes, I’ll try tomorrow morning. Good suggestion! I filled in a form and he contacted me about the form.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

You so should both be proud of your achievements you’ve both gained fitness and strength, I’m with you on not running up Demon hill twice Jools, enjoy the rest of your day 😀

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you Sola. I knew if I ran up it again, I may not have had the energy to complete the 10K. Maybe next time!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

You are winning that hill you know 😀

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes, I think I am! It is getting easier and I’ve never stopped or walked. Just blurred the line between running and walking maybe 😂

[Catho78 Graduate10]

Happy runniversary! And well done on your 10K, and with the demon hill as well, hats off to you 🏅

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Catho78]

Thank you, it’s given me a boost today. I d been extending my time spent running and was supposed to be at 90 minutes, but I knew that 10k would be in sight, so had to go for it!

[Catho78 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Absolutely, I don’t understand how people can not when so close. I think I have OCD, I couldn’t run for 9.8K, I mean why would you? Go for 10 right, I like even numbers lol. I’m working back up to 10K, now off for 6K run (not 5.9 lol). Well done, sorry for my mad ramblings

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Catho78]

I get it! Maybe I have OCD tendencies, too. I ran a 10K once. Strava said it was 9.99k. I was gutted! So now I just run on for a slow count of 4 to allow for that 😊

[Catho78 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Me too lol

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Yes, I always run slightly long (apart from parkruns) to make sure that it's recorded properly.

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Great to see you back at 10K Jools !Well done

and happy Runniversary !

Here's to many more 😬

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks, Ian - you too. I’ve had an ice cream to celebrate 😊

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Congratulations Jools what a great runniversary celebration!! 🎉👏👏👏🥂 A brilliant 10k run despite the tech issues and call interruptions. I've noticed that NRC doesn't deal very well with those kinds of issues. Still, a fab run! Happy runniversary 🥳😃

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you Beatles. I feel I’m on the way now! 😊

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Oh yes you are 😁👏👏👏

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

😊🥰

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate]

Congats on your runiversary Jools and your 10K today. You are certainly back on form, well done. Won't be long before Demon Hill is just a ' bit of a slope' you have conquered. 😀🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Runninggirl59]

Thanks. I found it tough so still some work to do, but I needed that boost! 😊

[nowster Graduate10]

Congratulations! At least you did something sensible for your runniversary. 🤣

Well done also on adapting to the much hillier areas than the fens where you originally started.

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

I had forgotten about the Runniversary until I saw Ian’s post 😂. You’re right about the hills, but they’re here and so am I so I’ve got to learn to adapt 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Happy Runniversary and well done you!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss 🙏

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Brilliant! Happy runniversary! I love the idea of you having a chat with your financial adviser while running! I also have z very vivid image of Demon Hill, which you've mentioned a few times. I think my version looks like Mordor from Lord of the Rings - oh wait, you mentioned traffic lights - maybe not then!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Haha! I think the Demon Hill is a slight slope compared to the routes many people have on here. It was funny trying to talk on the phone and run at the same time. My breathing was a little heavy 😂

[GailXrunning]

Congratulations! That’s the way to celebrate. Here’s to many more 10ks and many more Runniversaries.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🏃‍♀️💃🏼🏃‍♀️💃🏼🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Thank you so much! 😊

[Bontobpat]

Well done Jools! I too commenced the program about the same week as you in 2020. I haven’t been nearly as consistent as you or managed to run the distances that you do, I always read your posts as they inspire me to keep at it. I have been off a few weeks now with some issues with my back. After visit to doctor yesterday, following up X-ray and CT results, I have started the C2K program at week 1, run 1 again this morning. I probably could have managed a 3km ok but I thought this would be the safest way to build back up. So nice to be out in the early morning working on my fitness again. Thank you for always posting your runs….your financial advisor must have found it interesting to talk with you while you were heavy breathing in his ear!

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Bontobpat]

Thank you! I haven’t been consistent since December, but trying hard to get back to it. I thought I’d try gentle 3K runs first and build on that. For me it seems to be working. This 10K might be the slowest I’ve run. So sorry to hear about your back! For you it seems that very gradual build up back to fitness is the sensible option.

It was an interesting conversation with my financial advisor! Fortunately he was doing most of the talking as I was just gasping my agreement 😂.

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate10]

Happy runniversay! You did well to keep focused on that run 👏

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

Thank you. Can’t believe that with all the shenanigans with the phone calls, I still didn’t change pace or miss a step! 😊

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done on Demon Hill! I have my own nemesis, I call it Stinky Hill 🤣. That’s a brilliant 10k Jools2020 , well done! 😊👍🌺

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thanks, Frenc. Stinky Hill, that’s great! Once I feel I’ve mastered Demon Hill, I shall rename it to something nicer. When I first encountered it, I took one look and turned back! But it’s part of a perfect circular 5K route, so I persevered. There’s a downhill just after it, within the same kilometre, so my overall pace for that kilometre is generally unaffected. It’s tough on the legs, though. My calf muscles are definitely more toned lately!

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

Brilliant post and very impressed you managed to keep running and take the phone call!! 😃🏃‍♀️

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123]

In normal circumstances I would have ignored all calls! But I have a lot going on right now and it cuts down my phone time if I can deal with ‘stuff’ immediately. I’m not sure even how I managed to keep running! 😂

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I wonder if I could try that when I'm working from home! As long as I took the calls I'd still be working!! 🤣🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Haha, I’m not sure how the heavy breathing would fit in with that 😀

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Nobody wants heavy breathing phone calls. 😆

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

😂

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Well done Julia, on the run, and your two years, actualy thought you'd been running longer. 🤔 my two years will be soon, got a painfull foot atm, might be tendon, so having an ultra sound this friday, hopefully see what's going on in there. 🤔Anyway, glad everythings going ok for you, i know you've had alot to deal with, this last year! 😊

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Thanks, Peter 😊 I graduated in late July 2020. Is your painful foot a running injury? Whether it is or not, I’m guessing you can’t run at the moment. Hope you find out exactly what the problem is and the treatment for it.

Things are much better. My Dad’s house sale completes next month. It’s difficult to let go of the family home with all its memories, but all 4 of us knew we couldn’t keep it. I’ve been in my new house for over 3 months and settling in nicely!

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

We're in the middle of selling my mums house, like you say, very sad, lots of memories. 😢

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Many congratulations! I expect that it felt so good to complete a 10km run after a long while.🎉👏🏃🏻‍♀️😊

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Yes, it really did! 😊👍🏃‍♀️

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 2nd runniversary Jools. An ice cream to celebrate should be mandatory 🍦

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you Dexy5 and you’re absolutely right. I had a chocolate swirl! It was good! 😊👍