10k done (badge claimed below)

[RunByTheSea64]

It's my 6 month runniversary today - 2nd Jan was the start of my C25K journey, when I had little expectation of getting past 30 seconds running, as it had never been something I had EVER wanted or tried to do! I've been running 3 days a week since then, using various NRC runs and parkrun, and JJ Magic Plan. When I woke up early this morning I felt that today was the day to attempt my 1st 10k. Very pleased to complete it with no issues. I can recommend the NRC '10k run' with Coach Bennett - full of visualisation and inspiration 🙂👍🏃‍♀️

[Sax64 Graduate10]

That's truly impressive, well done to you. Time to celebrate? 🏅🧁🥂

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate10 in reply to Sax64]

Thanks so much, I never thought it could happen 🙂

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Absolutely fantastic news! Massive congratulations to you! Hope there’s some serious celebrating going on!

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you, another cup of tea needed! 😂

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to RunByTheSea64]

Top quality celebration!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

HUGE well done to you!

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you🙂. This forum has been brilliant for keeping me going.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to RunByTheSea64]

... and so say, ALL of us x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Congratulations 👏👏👏 the badge looks good too

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks, I've just noticed you have 60 mins AND 10k badges! I didn't know you could have both, I might have to ask.....😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to RunByTheSea64]

I didn't realise either, I've not noticed before 😂

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to RunByTheSea64]

It was an update from the site a little while ago! For some reason, some posters seem to have kept every badge they were ever awarded! I can give you both of you want both!! SueAppleRun if you only want one I can fix that too!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I got quite excited when I saw both just puzzled, I think it's nice to have both thanks 😁

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Excellent! 🏅🏅

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your first 10k - a fab distance!🙂

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you so much 😊. I was so pleased this morning when I woke up and remembered!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to RunByTheSea64]

🙌😀

[swim63 60minGraduate]

fantastic! Sounds like you have been so devoted, running 3 times a week is awesome!

Well deserved

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate10 in reply to swim63]

Thanks - haha I'm retired so have more time than the more impressive carers/ workers / volunteers out there! 🙂

[Run46 Graduate10]

Fantastic job, it's amazing what we can achieve when we set our mind to it 👏🎉...and with the brilliant support of our running forums 👌

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Thanks, I'm impressed by your 10 miles and HMs!

[Run46 Graduate10 in reply to RunByTheSea64]

Thanks, this running lark gets under your skin and when the forum says "We're doing a Health Unlocked HM in a few months, fancy joining us" the temptation to try is very strong 😆

[drl212 Graduate10]

Very well done! Congratulations!!

I'm on the NRC 10 K plan and hope to hit my first 10K in the coming weeks.

What's next for you?

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate10 in reply to drl212]

Good luck with your 10k! I think I might try to get a bit faster on the 5k, probably using the C25K 'beyond...' runs. I might try to do a 10k once a month, but can't imagine running any further, but never say never... 😊

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to RunByTheSea64]

Terrific goal!! Once I hit 10K, I think I'm going to try to consolidate on my runs greater than 5K. Maybe a half-marathon next year?? We shall see...

[RunByTheSea64 Graduate10 in reply to drl212]

After my 10k I actually felt I would be able to run further, if it wasn't for my digestive system rebelling! As I'm vegetarian and eat most of the 'healthy' fibre-rich foods that could cause runners' trots, I might find it tricky to run further, although an HM is a tempting target. Despite saying I probably won't try longer distances, I have found myself signing up to the 'Fun beyond 10k' forum .....😂

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to RunByTheSea64]

It becomes addicting, doesn't it!!!

Runners' trots sound dreadful...