First ever 10K done!

[HexGirl]

I think this is the first time I’ve ever posted in the Bridge to 10K group despite lurking in here for a long time! I completed C25K about 3 years ago and I’ve not really strayed from my comfortable 5K. I’ve done the occasional 8K but never pushed it that bit extra despite wanting to.

This year I really wanted to be more consistent with my running as I’ve never really stopped running but there have definitely been occasions where I’ve not been running as regularly as I’d have liked.

The past couple of months I’ve run at least every other day and my 5K runs have gotten stronger and stronger. And I’m just loving being out! So yesterday I decided I wanted to try and run for longer. I figured I’d go out, run at a pace slower than usual and aim for endurance rather than speed and see how far I could comfortably get.

I was absolutely blown away when I hit 10K! I was also expecting to feel like dying at the end of my first 10K but I didn’t! I actually had the energy to speed up to closer to my usual average pace for the last couple of kilometres. The weather was absolutely brutal and it was raining so much that I could hardly see as I approached the end, but I was so happy that I almost forgot how wet and cold it was as I was walking home afterwards.

I was sure to have a really extra good stretch when I got in and my legs seem to feel okay today which is good! I’m honestly so excited now! Knowing I have the ability to run further is just so awesome. I think I’m going to try and do one longer run every week alongside my usual 5Ks. I’m looking forward to seeing how my overall running and fitness improves with the addition of longer runs as I’m sure I’ll see a difference!

Anyway! That’s all! I ran 10K and I’m really pleased ☺️ Happy running everybody! 🏃‍♀️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations to you HexGirl on completing your first 10K, well done, remember to claim your 10K graduation badge, you should be very proud of yourself, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement with 🍷 and 🎂 ✔️✔️✔️

[HexGirl Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you! 😁 I will do ☺️

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏🙌👏🥳Congratulations that’s an amazing achievement and all in the rain too!!! Well done and the fact that you were able to achieve it means your fitness has already improved! The best thing is that you are enjoying your runs!! Well the coaches on Nike Run Club encourage one long run a week in their training plans.. As AlMorr Says Go celebrate!!! 🥳

[HexGirl Graduate10 in reply to Annieapple]

I was very tempted not to go out when I saw how bad the weather was! Really glad I did now! 😂Thank you so much! 😁☺️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Very well done to you, and in such harsh conditions too. Good to see you here as well!

As AlMorr suggest, go and get that well deserved badge!

Putting a longer run in ,as well as the short and 5K ish ones is so useful The longer, relaxed , see where you get to, runs, build everything up; stamina strength, distance and even speed.

I try, when I am back on track, to run a shortish... a medium and then a Sunday Run day Funday one. Sunday is the long run day !

Looking forward to seeing you here and watching how you move on

[HexGirl Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much! I’ve requested my badge ☺️ I’m really looking forward to seeing how the additional longer runs positively affect my shorter runs 😊 I love Sunday Run Day Funday! I might have to use that! 😂 thanks again! 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to HexGirl]

Welcome!

[GTFC Graduate10]

That's such a big achievement and running consistency has got you there. Excellent advice from Oldfloss Mixing up runs going forward is useful and it keeps things fresh. The longer, steadier run is absolutely key. Huge well done 👏

[HexGirl Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

Thank you so much! I’m so excited to start running longer on a regular basis! 😁

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

What a wonderful joy- filled post!😀 Congratulations on your first 10k!👏🙂

[HexGirl Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[Freecloud Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first 10k, it's such a great achievement! You built up a good base with the 5ks over time and the rest is really building up more endurance at a nice slow steady pace. I think 10k is one of my favourite runs.

[HexGirl Graduate10 in reply to Freecloud]

Thank you so much! that’s awesome I’m hoping I’ll be able to say the same soon! It was really nice to just enjoy running at a nice steady pace. Really looking forward to doing more and continuing to build my endurance 😊

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to HexGirl]

congratulations 👏😀👍🏃‍♀️ Have fun out there

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Freecloud]

Mine too! 10k is a launchpad to increasing distance over time. It’s a great thing to be able to go a bit further and spend more time outside 🙂

[Week7 Graduate10]

Congratulations!! Really enjoyed reading your post. Looking forward to hearing where your running journey takes you next.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

I’m so excited for you HexGirl! I’ve run many 10ks and beyond, but nothing longer than 5k for a good while now. You’ve inspired me again! 🥰

Huge congratulations to you. 10k is a wonderful distance. 👏👏👏👏