I've joined the 10k club!

[jenniej]

I ran 10k for the first time ever today. I was quite nervous before the run - it felt like week 9 of C25k, would I make it or not? I wore my C25k top for luck (berry pink to match my 'running' face ). I was slow; I took about 1hr 18mins, but I did it. It did include a few small hills as well tho' by the end I was desperately trying to find the flattest route.

Will have a glass or two of bubbly tonight to celebrate !

[dottiemay Graduate]

Blimey...another 10k runner - something in the air today!! Really well done jennie, that's a fabulous run.

It's great when people ask you how far you run and you can say "Well, I have done 10k..."!

Enjoy the celebration!

[jenniej Graduate in reply to dottiemay]

Thank you - I'm so chuffed. Must try that line - says she nonchalantly, 'Well I ran 10k at the weekend' Just cant believe it!

[Rollertoaster Graduate]

Well done! It's an amazing feeling huh? Enjoy your celebration!

[jenniej Graduate in reply to Rollertoaster]

Thank you ! It is an amazing feeling. It reminds me of when I finished C25. Just sooo happy!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Hooray!! That's both of us ( just seen your comment on my blog.. Thank you!). It's a great feeling isn't it, my legs are STIFF, and every time i get up i nearly crumble, and I just keep reliving it at home and going on about it!My husband has had enough but he is long suffering!! Well done you, and cheers I'm on the red

[jenniej Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Well done us! I'm lying on the couch, knees a bit sore but getting better the more wine is consumed. Lots of red here so let me just pour you a drink.

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to jenniej]

Yes please

[greenlegs Graduate]

Well done! Yes, it's a great thing to be able to say - I ran 10k. Enjoy it!

[jenniej Graduate in reply to greenlegs]

It is great to know you can run 10k. I'm still smiling this morning. Even after graduation I never dreamt I'd be able to run 10k. So I'm going to enjoy this for quite a long time.

[alcopop Graduate]

Fantastic, many congratulations. Enjoy your celebratory drink, you deserve it.

[jenniej Graduate in reply to alcopop]

Thank you! I did enjoy that celebratory glass.

[alex2009 Graduate]

Congratulations x x I didn't 2nd 10k last week such a fab feeling x x

[jenniej Graduate in reply to alex2009]

Thanks Alex. I think doing a second must be even more satisfying - you know that you can keep doing it. Congratulations on your 2nd !

[magster Graduate]

Well done and welcome to the 10K club - enjoy your celebrations especially the bubbly I know I did Maggie

[jenniej Graduate in reply to magster]

Thank you! And the bubbly was great too. A perfect end to a Bank Holiday.

[nurseroz Graduate]

I ran 10k for the first time yesterday (Monday) too, the BUPA London 10,000, and I'm really suffering today, aching back, hips and calves. I'm so pleased I did it though, but not sure if I really want to ever do it again. I got about the same time as you Jennie, and I did walk quite a few times, but finished in style with a kind of sprint, got my medal- sorted!

[jenniej Graduate in reply to nurseroz]

Well done! It must have been fabulous running that route. May just see you there next year - we'll be hardened 10kers by then.

[notbad Graduate]

Oh my gosh, I remember (doesn't seem so long ago) when you were struggling a little - look at you now! Well done, 10k is a fab achievement

[jenniej Graduate in reply to notbad]

Thank you! Looking back at that struggle in early March makes this all the sweeter.