And so it begins …. (Again) …

[CBDB]

… First run of my 10k plan this morning!

So I’ve started my … I think … fifth 10k journey, having reached 7k many times, 9k in the plans four times, but 10ks I’ve probably run only 10-14 times, all of these runs after my first 10k plan was completed. All subsequent returns to 10k plans stopped somewhere between 7-9ks.

Runkeeper tells me my fastest 10k is back in end of 2021.

So it’s time to change this! I’m older, but also stronger. So let’s see where this goes!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

How exciting! Which plan are you following or is it a CBDB original? How (and what!) was your run today?

Good luck! 🍀

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

NRC 10k plan. I did a recovery run today, 20 min run, but used the 555 sec run for this, but continued on after the audio finished, as I found myself at halfway point of my route. Loved it, though. As usual, Coach Bennett is immensely entertaining.

[Doris8 Graduate10]

Good luck, hope your calves stay good for you. 🤞

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

Yes, me too. I’m doing dynamic calf stretches religiously. I think all my walking (also with 3% on treadmill) have helped.

But I also have taken precautions and now usual run/walk with calf compression sleeves, which also keep my calves warm.

Fingers crossed.

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Brilliant!

I’m on W9 of C25k…so it won’t be all that long before I’m joining you in a 10k plan 😄🏃🏻‍♀️🐌

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Woohoo!! We’ve done this before, so we know how to move forward … slowly but steadily! Have fun on your graduation run!

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to CBDB]

Thank you, I will…when this weather picks up…so damp and miserable at the moment 😬

[Tessie66 Graduate10]

Good luck I'm sure you will smash it

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Tessie66]

Awwhhh thank you!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Good luck!👍🙂

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you!

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Best of luck 👍😊

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

🙏☺️ Thank you!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Here you go again , and how many of us know the feeling Well done you... stay strong and just enjoy!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Repeating various running plans is part of the process, isn’t it. 😁🙏☺️ Thank you.

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Good luck. You’re sounding determined. Must be a good sign.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

LOL. It’s easy to be determined on the first day of a new plan, though, right? 😁🤣

But yes, desperate to get to longer distances again! 😄🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏿🏃‍♂️