HU 10k Done, Just About!

[Birdlady64]

I've been rather absent for a while - it's been a tough few months for various reasons I won't go into now.When I found out about the HU10 I definitely wanted to be part of it. I knew running a whole 10k wouldn't be an option as I'm not quite back up to 30 minutes after a knee injury but I figured it would be doable as run walk run.

My idea of running 1km, walking 500m, running 1km quickly morphed into running 500m, walking 500m and my legs were screaming at me by the end, but I did it!

It really wasn't pretty and it was uneven and slippery undefoot in places, but I did enjoy my winding route through the woods and across the fields.

I also enjoyed the rather eclectic Spotify playlist😃

This was my slowest 10k by a very clear margin, but it was never going to be a PB. And anyway its the taking part that counts.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Well done Diane, how lovely that you could do it! I did a little run this morning but it's tough going following being unwell. Good to see you back 😁

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SueAppleRun The runs will get easier again, and you have a whole lot of exploring new places to do which will make it so exciting 😀

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Birdlady64]

It's all very exciting, and I can build up again just like you and others have done

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Brilliant work Birdlady64. Your 10k took a huge amount of effort and you should be really pleased with yourself! Everyone’s experience was different; the main things were that we did it together and people enjoyed it. I hope that knee of yours is well on the mend and that this exercise helped it. 🥇🙂

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yes that's the main thing for sure Beachcomber66 The knee is a but grumbly this morning but hopefully it will settle down quickly.

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Very well done 👏 My HU 10k yesterday was also my slowest but never mind we DID IT 😊

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Yes we DID!!! Hooray for us skysue16 🥳

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10]

Well massive congratulations for completing it and I agree it's the taking part that's special. I took loved the playlist.... Not songs I would add necessarily but they were just such a boost on my run and I loved each choice 😊😂

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Cowladyrunning]

And that each song had been picked by one of our lovely VRBs on here. I bet each one has a story of some sort behind it too. Yes, it was special

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

That's what makes me smile too - the story behind them ...

[grumpyoldgirl]

Huge well done Birdy, you did it! 🥳

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks grumpyoldgirl

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

It really does count... HUGE well done to you! You did it... despite all odds! x

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks so much Oldfloss

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

That sounded like a tough run Diane - and you modified your plan to suit what you could do on the day. Well done! I hope you don’t suffer any after effects from your knees.

Indeed it was the taking part that mattered! 👏👏😊👍🏃‍♀️

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

I really wanted to do this one @Jools2020. The timing wasn't ideal but we make the most of the opportunities we have, don't we?My (uninjured) knee is grumbling a but this morning but 🤞its nothing serious

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Massive congratulations to you! Absolutely guts and determination to get that run done. That’s worth so much more than a PB any day. Super well done 🥇🎉🏃‍♀️

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

And maybe a little bit of silliness thrown into the mix as well? 🤪Thanks MissUnderstanding

[Kevin41 Graduate10]

Great to see you made it, well done on completing the ‘race’

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Kevin41]

Thanks Kevin41 I almost bailed but happy I didnt

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

You did it! That’s all that matters 👍👏 Well done.

And that playlist….? Pretty mixed up isn’t it? 🤣

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Very bizarre some of them, but oddly brilliant at the same time Irishprincess thank you

[GTFC Graduate10]

You're so right Birdlady64 you've completed it and you'll have this sort of run in your back pocket for another time if ever you need it. Congratulations on completing it and for all the time on feet. Hope you recover well and more comfortable runs are ahead 🙌⭐

[Birdlady64 Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

Thanks for your support and encouragement GTFC I reckon my back pocket is bulging. But yes, definitely more comfy runs to come! 🙂

[GTFC Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

We're in this together 💚🤝