I actually did it! My first 10k

[RosesAreRed777]

As someone who watched from the sidelines when the rest of my family took to running 10ks, half and full marathons, I finally decided to try the couch to 5k program to chum along my daughter recovering from a knee injury.

Whilst I used to enjoy the gym I always told anyone who’d listen that I never run. I’d do any thing else exercise wise but just don’t ask me to run, ever!

Well did the couch to 5k last year and I just ran my first 10k! I am over the moon! I hour and 10 mins but since I started running age 60 I don’t think that’s too bad.

I have now signed up for my 1st official 10k in August.

It’s really true that you can do anything if you put your mind to it.

Keep running, keep smiling! 🏃🏼‍♀️😄

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

Wowzers! This is awesome! Well done, you! I am starting week 3 after graduating and can manage 5k - 10k seems like WAY more than twice the distance. This is a terrific achievement!

[RosesAreRed777 Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Work up gradually and you’ll get there.

[Sax64 Graduate10]

Wow, I'm in awe, well done🎊🎉. I completed C25K a few weeks ago, but 10k just seems a big ask right now, especially asI've only just ticked off my first 5k. It just shows what can be done when you follow all the wonderful plans and advice here. Go celebrate 🍾 ✨️

[RosesAreRed777 Graduate10 in reply to Sax64]

Thank you! It feels amazing! You’ll get there too. Keep going .

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Awesome, that first 10k is so special you will be buzzing for days

[oldperson47]

Brilliant, well done.

[Dendev75 Graduate10]

Brilliant post! Well done on running 10k - it’s a great distance to run and helps if you have a good chat along the way 😉.

That’s a really good time too 👏🏻👏🏻

[RosesAreRed777 Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75]

Thank you . It has certainly increased my running confidence.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Absolutely brilliant! What an achievement. It’s such a milestone the first time the big 10k pops up. I bet you’re still smiling!

If you’d like a virtual badge, just drop a line on tbe thread here and I’ll gladly pin you one on.

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

The Marathon and Race support board is linked there too-they’re super friendly (and you’ll spot many of the same faces there!) and will wave pom poms for your event. When you’re ready, or if you decide to venture further than 10k, there’s great camaraderie there.

Enjoy that feeling of pride at what you did today though! ❤️💪🏃‍♀️🎉🏅

[RosesAreRed777 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you, will pop over to the link. Yes still smiling!

[Liono]

How lovely to read this - massive Congratulations! What a wonderful achievement 😃

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done - and a great time for a first 10k. You must be chuffed and I bet your family are proud of you too! Enjoy that first 10k race!🙂

[RosesAreRed777 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you I was happy with the time and yes they are ! ❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Go you.... well done ! I did my first10K 2 years after graduation...I was 67! ha ha... We can show these youngsters a thing or two...

You have done really well!

You are going to love the 10 Race.... !x

[RosesAreRed777 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Wow amazing, thank you

[Folkylass Administrator]

Fantastic RosesAreRed777 ! Your time is brilliant 👍👏👏👏🥳🎉. Give yourself a big pat on the back… you deserve it !

[RosesAreRed777 Graduate10 in reply to Folkylass]

Aw thank you!

[Folkylass Administrator in reply to RosesAreRed777]

🥰🥰

[Jackapoodle Graduate10]

That's fabulous, well done you! And in a cracking time! Good luck for your event in August, you'll love it. Can't wait to read all about it 🙂

[RosesAreRed777 Graduate10 in reply to Jackapoodle]

Thank you! I am excited to do it!

[Lumaca0112 60minGraduate]

That's a wonderful achievement, RosesAreRed777 - very well done! 👏👏👏

[RosesAreRed777 Graduate10 in reply to Lumaca0112]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[Frankenfoot23]

That is so well done and a great time too for a 10k, especially your first one!

My wife says she'll never run. "I couldn't do it. I wouldn't like it." etc. But maybe one day

[RosesAreRed777 Graduate10 in reply to Frankenfoot23]

Thank you! Yes that was me too. I’m totally converted. 😃

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Well done for your first 10K - an amazing achievement! And what a great time, too! Now you know you can achieve anything 😊. Bask in the glory 👏👏👏👏👍

[Rennur Graduate10]

First 10k is so exhilarating. Hope you enjoy your August event and I hope the weather plays fair ie dry but not hot.