10K Run

[drl212]

Made my first 10K distance yesterday along the canal in the NRC 10K plan. What a great feeling!!

It was planned to be a slow run attempt at 10K and as I'm just one week back to running after an extended sinus infection, I wasn't sure I'd have it in me. But at the nice slow and steady pace, it seemed to go very smoothly! And it was great to see more of the canal...

2 more weeks on the plan. I'm surprised that the plan's remaining long runs are 8K and 4K rather than repeating the 10K. Is there a certain logic there? Off to the internet to explore that question.

First 10K race planned for September, so lots of time, fingers crossed, for consolidation!

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Congratulations on reaching 10k drl212 . Re your question, three 10ks in a week would be overload, especially when you're just starting to run the distance.

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks, C!

No, I meant why not another 10K in the remaining two weeks of the programme...

[Cmoi Graduate10 in reply to drl212]

Sorry, misread your post. MissUnderstanding is correct.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Yes, the aim of that plan is to prepare for a 10k event. You run 8k the week before your “race”. Then I think you’ve misunderstood-the final week you run 10k again on “race day” as your final long run of the plan.

Congratulations on hitting 10k! That’s a massive milestone. You can swap your 60 minute badge for a 10k one here…

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Oh, that makes sense. I didn’t realise the last week contained the race since I’m so early to finish!

New badge has been requested!! Thanks!!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to drl212]

I think you’ve requested it over on Fun Beyond-you only get 10k badges on Bridge. I bet you’ll be asking for a 10 mile over there at some point! For a 10k badge you need to follow the link I’ve posted above. Hope you’re celebrating! 🥳

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Ahhh, thanks! I think I requested before your reply! Will do!

And yes to 10 mile!! In time…

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

We will look forward to seeing you in Fun Beyond when you feel ready. Great run today 👏👏👏

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks!

[Sax64 Graduate10]

That's brilliant and awesome too. Go and celebrate. 🏅🥳🥂

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to Sax64]

Thanks!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well done on your first 10k - a fab achievement!👏💪🙂 I can still remember my first 10k and it remains my favourite distance. As you say, you now have plenty of time to consolidate it for September - what race are you doing?🙂

[Gthants 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

I think my favourite distance may be from the start of the drive to the back door at the end of whatever other running I have done! 🤣

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

🤣🤣

[drl212 Graduate10]

Thanks! I’m scheduled for the Vitality London 10000 on 22 Sept…

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to drl212]

That’s a great event…enjoy!🙂

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

That is absolutely fantastic: well done you!

[VS1975 Graduate10]

Well done & Congratulations 🥳

[chrisl72 Graduate10]

fantastic achievement! 💪💪💪

[swim63 60minGraduate]

well done, that is brilliant and you must be feeling so happy!

I have just done week 2 of the plan, not sure I will make 10k, I did 5K yesterday and was dying, can’t even think about doing that all over again! It was too hot for running though, so guess that didn’t help!

Good luck with the rest of the plan, and eventually for your race 👍

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to swim63]

Thanks so much!

Keep going at your own pace, S63! Slow and steady. And avoid the heat! I’m a morning runner and try to get out before it gets too warm.

I went out for a run this morning and didn’t allow myself enough time and started faster than usual. Ran out of steam at the 4K mark. But that’s ok. It was meant to be a 30-minute recovery run, and it was…

Allow yourself to change the run to what you need it to be! Consistency is key!

[swim63 60minGraduate in reply to drl212]

You are absolutely right!

I did the speed run this morning, just after 7am, which was so much better

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to swim63]

Yay!!

[Tessie66 Graduate10]

Congratulations it's a great feeling finishing your first 10k now onwards and upwards you go

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to Tessie66]

Yes, looking forward to a few weeks of consolidation and then we’ll see what’s next…

Thank you!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Shaking it up works... focusing on speed or distance, seems sometimes, to be counter-productive... MissUnderstanding has explained perfectly

Well done to you...that badge is looking good

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks very much!!