First 10km I've ever run in my life

[taichi1]

Since I ran 5km a few years ago I had made up my mind to try and get to 10km. Although I was pretty happy running 3-4 times a week 4-5km at a time with some hills occasional sprints etc. So I didn't really increase my distances much. The odd 7km here or there. But with new resolve from Jan 1st this year I made up my mind to try and push to get to 10km within a couple of months. This morning I got there!! Very very happy and also I was really happy with the time. I ran over so 10.51 km just in case my Garmin played tricks on me and lost some distance. . So that was 1hr16mins so for 10km exactly my time was 1hr11mins. It's funny though once I decided this is the best running day ever...My mind started slowly ticking over...Hmmm I wonder how long it would take me to train to break one hour. Anyway best wishes to all running friends..may you all carry on loving what you do!!

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Well done for your 10K! Great time, too! 👏👏👏👍

Funny how quickly we think of the next challenge, though! I knew I’d never be able to crack it in an hour, so my first thought was “ooh, maybe I can run for 10 miles!”

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Ha 10 miles exactly so...I thought that too cheers Jools 😄😄😄

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to taichi1]

You can do both of course! I immediately started extending my long run towards 10 miles. (Did drop back every couple of weeks to 10K). And during that time, my 10K time improved as I got used to the distance 😊.

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

That sounds like a great idea...Sort of 2 birds with 1 stone...tx Jools

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

This is fantastic news!! Great run report for a great run. What a milestone and there are more to come! I hope you’re doing some celebrating!

If you’d like a virtual badge, just let me know on this thread here…

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

And if you’re even a little bit tempted to go beyond 10k (which you’ve already done!!), have a look at this post about the Fun Beyond 10k forum where you’d be warmly welcomed…

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

Massive well done for all you’ve achieved! 🏃‍♀️🏅👩‍🎓🎉

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks ever so much MU I will definitely indulge in a virtual badge thankyou very much indeed...Gonna make a cup of tea and have a look at the Fun Beyond 10k if it can get even more fun !!😄😄😄

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to taichi1]

A cup of tea is the perfect reward! I went on from 10k to ten miles and then HM…and had a whole lot of fun doing it! The main thing is to keep running in whatever way you enjoy though, and there are members ready to cheer you on however far you end up going. It’s a lot of fun pencilling in some dream runs and goals. Have fun thinking about what’s next!

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I will indeed MU thanks again I really appreciate it

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to taichi1]

Congratulations and very well done on your run 👍

We’d love to see you on Beyond 10K 🙂

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks so much for your kind words...will have a look at Beyond 10K once I've made a coffee 😄😄😄😄

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to taichi1]

We look forward to seeing you there!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done! And brilliant time too.

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks very much Sue appreciate that 🙂🙂🙂

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations to you taichi1 on that 10K run, great time, you should be very proud of yourself 😊 🏃🏾

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al I am pretty chuffed I have to say. It's nice when you can reach goals her and there along the way..Cheers Al 😀😀😀

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Congratulations! You never forget your first 10k! 👏💪🙂

[taichi1 Graduate10]

Yep I'm sure that's true !!! 😄😄

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 10k! That's a great time

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

Thanks alot...really pleased 🙂🙂🙂

[Dendev75 Graduate10]

Well done 👏🏻 it’s a great accomplishment. I remember getting to 10k last year but not seeming to get past that distance due to injury or illness (something would always happen to stop me).

Last night I ran 13km (I’m training for a half marathon) I'm just hoping I can gradually increase each week.

Good luck on your next goal.

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to Dendev75]

Morning Dendev75 yep that's what I had with reaching 10K...Lots of niggling injuries between 5km and 10km ..but touch wood I'm through that stage now ...thanks again Dd appreciate it !!! Best of luck with your half marathon..to think that's twice what I've done 😄😄😄😄😄😄

[CBDB Graduate10]

Woohoo!!! Huge congrats!!! The world of 10k races, virtual or not, is now open to you!

I always felt 10k races definitely deserve real medals, whereas 5ks feel more common, so I felt odd signing up to the one or other medal-worthy virtual 5k event, but signing up to 10ks felt brill.

Happy 10k-ing! It’s a great distance! (I’m again nowhere near that, but am also considering training up again)

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

A virtual 10k race that sounds like a great idea. I hadn't though of doing that...tx alot CBDB. A cup of coffee and I will have a look around the virtual running world!! Thanks again and good luck with training up again if that's the way you go 👍👍😄😄

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to taichi1]

Nice! My go to place are these gorgeous running medals that I’ve been known to wear as necklaces 🤣🤣. virtualrunningevents.co.uk

And their seconds still need you to submit the evidence but you still have to run it. (Which is a plus for motivating you to run it)

But there are also virtual where everyone races at kind of the same time, both virtual and in real life, like the Edinburgh Mara and 10k.

Have fun!

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Great !! I love things like that thanks CBDB. I will put my researching hat on and delve...😀😀👍

[Gthants 60minGraduate in reply to CBDB]

I am SO common, only up to running 5k ... 🫣

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Me too, 95% of the time. And the 5% phase of running 10ks is now 2years past. 🙁

But I still feel awkward signing up to a virtual 5k medal-race. (I’ve only done it once)

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

Absolutely brilliant! Really well done! 🙌

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

Thank you very much indeed !!! 😄😄

[VS1975 Graduate10]

well done. I too am on the 5-10k journey. Good luck at future endeavours. I like the sound of 10k to 10miles ☺️

[taichi1 Graduate10 in reply to VS1975]

Thanks alot...I like the sound of that also...it has a very appealing sound!! 😄😄😄