Grinning like a fool :D

[hilbean]

Chuffed to bits this morning. Just done my first 10k run

[Rob_and_his_westie Graduate]

Well done, it's a cracking good distance. More to come, I'd bet!

[hilbean Graduate in reply to Rob_and_his_westie]

I certainly hope so Though I really can see now why so many people choose to go on to the HM distance!

[lou-34 Graduate]

Well done 😊

[AncientMum Graduate]

Hil, that's just FANTASTIC!! Very very well done. Now lots and lots of stretching then rest. There's no room left on the Injury Couch, so look after yourself m'dear x

[hilbean Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Certainly will do AM! Looking forward to seeing you back out there again too. How long do you have to have the cast on for? And hope it's no longer so painful xxx

[Slookie Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

What cast? What have I missed AM? [just goes off to search AM and cast]

[AngieS Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done.

[JohnBlake Graduate]

Brilliant, Hil! Well done, that's a big milestone!

[GettingFitter Graduate]

Well done Hilbean now the race for PBs begins

[Toonlou24 Graduate]

Wow!!! Well done!! I'd be grinning like a fool too!!! That's brilliant. You will be googling 10k races now then?! Xx

[Runon Graduate]

Blooming Brilliant Hilly - big pat on the back - fanfare and applause - have a bottle of e-bubbly on me

[hilbean Graduate in reply to Runon]

Thanks Runon. Bubbly is wonderful *clinks glasses with you*

[Parky-Park Graduate]

That's fantastic - a well earned grin, I'd say!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Well done Hilly - you should be proud!

[Net68 Graduate]

well done! such an achievement

happy running

[JuliaM72 Graduate]

Fab!!! Well done you

[danzargo Graduate]

Ah now this is BRILLIANT news hilbean. What a milestone that is. I still remember my first 10K and getting that unbelievable buzz from achieving that distance. Well done to you!

[Hidden]

How fantastic ! you seem to have got there VERY quickly from the couch. You should feel very proud.

[aliboo70]

CONGRATULATIONS hilbean thats excellent

[hilbean Graduate]

Thanks all. This C25K malarky definitely has a lot to answer for! Where to next eh?

[AdamB Graduate in reply to hilbean]

Where to indeed? Well done. This week it's a 10K - next it will be a half marathon and then we'll see you moving on. I'm trying to work out which year to put my money on for hilbean completing the Spine Race (a nice little 268 mile jog from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, for those who haven't come across it).

Will it be 2016 or 2017 for this one, hilbean?

[hilbean Graduate in reply to AdamB]

I can't believe you made me look at that! And sitting here wondering if it would actually be possible!

Hmmm.... think I'll stick to the 10k for a few weeks as I have a particular route in mind that I really have to try. Trouble is I don't think it will be long before I have itchy feet to go further. Very much doubt I'll do the Spine though That's seriously hardcore!!

[AdamB Graduate in reply to hilbean]

Of course it's possible !! - and when you complete it, just remember who suggested it to you first

Consolidate on your 10K first. I bet you find that in a few weeks though that your 10K will have slipped to 12K and then you'll sneak in a 16 just because "I'm feeling great today".

Meanwhile, I'll go and pester Ladbrokes again to see if they'll lengthen their odds on you completing that Spine Race. At the moment they are so convinced you'll do it they won't give me decent odds

If the bookies think you're a dead cert to do it - you had just better go and believe it

Good luck.

[hilbean Graduate in reply to AdamB]

I would really love to be that strong and capable! Do you think we could set up a C25K team and do it as a relay instead?

Definitely consolidation of the 10k. Don't want to do something stupid at this point and end up injured.

[Hidden]

A FANTASTIC achievement Hil, you must be over the moon. You have certainly pushed on since graduation, I am no where near a 10k just taking it very slow, 7k is my best so far. You are obviously a natural. Enjoy the rest of your day and your 'bubbly'🙌🙌😁😁

[hilbean Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks and yup, still grinning like a loon Not sure about being a natural, probably just overly competitive with myself!

You'll get there too and 7k is not to be sneezed at! Happy running

[Frank-ntj]

Great stuff Hilly you deserve to feel proud of yourself, well done. I think it will be a while before I reach that landmark but something to aim for. Keep the smile going and enjoy your day. 😊

[no-excuse Graduate]

Great stuff hil, well done! Keep grinning that is a fantastic achievement x

[AniaParky Graduate]

Oh wow. That's just brilliant. What's next. ???

[hilbean Graduate in reply to AniaParky]

Haven't got a clue really. I've just found myself in the same situation as graduation! Guess it will be to consolidate for a few weeks and just keep adding to the distance

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Keep running, keep grinning.

[Hidden]

Really well done Hilbean a big milestone ticked off ,so pleased for you

[Slookie Graduate]

That's brilliant! Hillbeeeeee goes wheeeeeeeee. Congratulations

Time for my medication.

[hilbean Graduate in reply to Slookie]

Haha Slookie. Yep I did go something like that when I'd finished Plus the airplane arms lol

[useitorloseit Graduate]

That's brilliant! Well done!

[AndyD Graduate]

Whoop whoop!! great run there

[leggit]

congrats hilbean what a milestone!

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Great stuff - well done.

[poppypug Graduate]

Whoa Hilly ! Youre on fire Missus, youre so hot youre Smokin' !

Well done , we are all massively proud of you on here, a fantastic achievement !

Congratulations to you , Absolutely FAB-U-LOUS ! xxx

[hilbean Graduate]

A very huge thank you to all of you. Your support is fantastic and like many others on here don't think I would have got so far without you all

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Absolutely brilliant, blimmin' well done you! xx