Today's 9k guided run

[hoyden]

After Friday's blah run I wasn't sure how today's planned 9k would go. I didn't feel as bad as last time but nor did I feel especially energetic. But Coach Bennett talked me through it in pieces, breaking it into 2k, then 1 more km, then we were a third of the way round... This helped, although halfway through I was still feeling: this is harder than it should be. 😒 Never mind, I carried on like an automaton.

Right near the end of the run, Coach B asked me to think of a word to describe the rest of the run. I thought, Triumphant! So I ran triumphantly - and when I hit the end of the 9k of the guided run I thought, "What's another kilometre!?" and I kept going!

I ran 10k! 🎉 I'm really pleased - I've learned that even if I don't feel the mojo, I can still run 10k. I can silence the nagging part of my brain that worries "you were just having a particularly good day, that's why you pulled it off." I DID it!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Is that your first 10k? There's something special about any 10k, a great distance, super well done, enjoy the buzz and your rest day tomorrow

[hoyden Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes it is! Thanks - today was swimming but I've done that so now I rest until Wednesday's run.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to hoyden]

Nice 🙂

[Archerygoddess 60minGraduate]

Oh, well done! Keep that impostor syndrome away, it was all you 🥳

[hoyden Graduate10 in reply to Archerygoddess]

Thanks, yes boot 👢 to impostor syndrome! It's a horrible thing.

[Sax64 Graduate10]

Wow, well done to you 🏅🥂. I'm following in your footsteps, repeated an 8k this morning, it's just dawned on me that 10k is entirely possible 🏃‍♀️

[hoyden Graduate10 in reply to Sax64]

It is exciting, isn't it?! After 8k, another couple km is definitely imaginable. First you do the one. Then, what's one more?

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

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You can go into your event with loads of confidence knowing you can definitely go the distance! Celebrations needed and well deserved right now though!! 🏃‍♀️🎉🏅👩‍🎓❤️

[hoyden Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you - I've done it. Thanks for your encouragement!