Yippee

[Dunnja]

Well after all the knee issues, nerves and doubts, I did it.

My first 10k race. was hard in a couple of places but overall I enjoyed it and a very pleased with my time. Think I knocked a couple of minutes off my PB

As for my knee, slight twinge with 1k to go but not too bad. Probably be a bit tender tomorrow but will rest now.

I hope everybody has had a good run today and look forward to hearing all the stories.

C25K, you have changed my life!!!

Thanks all for all your support. Fabulous peeps.

Anyway, speech over, enjoy your weekends

Jules xx

[goonkeepgoing Graduate]

Many congratulations ☺☺ ☺ well done

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to goonkeepgoing]

Thank you xx

[sarah469 Graduate]

Well done Dunnja! Good for you. 10K is not really on my horizons at the moment so I am in awe hope your knee is ok! X

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to sarah469]

Thank you Sarah.

I never thought 10k was on my horizon either. Just keep going and believe in yourself.

Knee not too bad so am pleased

Xxx

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Congratulations on your first 10k...that is a lovely picture and you look rightly proud! Well done😀

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank yoy Sandra xx

[ridingstar Graduate]

Really well done looking good !! I'm going to look for a 10K now I know I can do it Glad the knee held out fingers crossed it stays good x

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to ridingstar]

Thank yoy. Go for it riding star. It's the best feeling xx

[AncientMum Graduate]

🎉🎉Excellent news Jules, really really pleased for you.🎉🎉 All that foam roller agony was definitely worth it in the end. Big congratulations and a slice of 10k cake for you 🍰 xxx

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Thank you Hun. Garmin said I burnt 727 calories. Think I have drunk that in prosecco. Had 9 over for dinner xx

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

My goodness, I'm surprised you could even walk after your race, never mind be the hostess with the mostest! 😄

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

To be fair my mum and sister helped a lot.

Xx

[Hidden]

well done Jules great run and a PB , enjoy that rest you deserve it

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you xx

[Hidden]

Hurray 🎉🎉🎉 well done Jules! Feel proud 😃👍

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Hun. I am proud and so pleased with myself. Never thought that would be me xx

[aliboo70]

Well done dunnja your 1st 10k race! Fantastic! You did brilliantly 😆

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you. Am quite chuffed. Still waiting for the results but think it was 1.06.48. My Prevous time was 1.08.47 so nearly 2 minutes off .

Xx

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

Crumbs!! That's quick. Well done

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

I was about 5 from last though!! Think the winner did it in about 34 minutes!!!!

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

Oh well, 5 from last is better than 4 from last AND you're only a baby runner, they've probably been running for years. Bet you've made more progress in the last 3 months that the winner has!!

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Thank you sweetie. That's lovely.

Be ready for those hills soon. Fun run on Saturday 😃😃😃????

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

Saturday it is! 😱

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Oooh, have you signed up xx

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

Yes!! Hope my joints forgive me, lol

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Fantastic. Be great to meet up. Hills here we come xx

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

Oh my!! Just been for a run in the park. I'm doomed! 😱😱 Didn't do the whole uphill bit, just part of it and it nearly killed me. Can't imagine doing it twice. Think there'll be several walk breaks for me on Saturday, lol x

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

LOL, they are hard. I just had my number through 3,980. With that amount of people doubt anyone will be able to run!!!

I'm running round the outside of the park 2/3 times tonight with running group so couple of hills but not as bad as "that" one !!!

Jxx

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

What???? You're running round the outside of the park 3times!!!! We are so in different places with our fitness!!

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

You've had a bad leg Hun. no surprise. Probably twice due to timing but depends how quick they run xx

[turnturtle Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

You are running against yourself Dunnja. Not other people. Repeat, repeat,repeat!

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to turnturtle]

I know TT. We all run together but they run a lot slower than me and walk a bit but it's a lively easy relaxed social run. Timing was cos I only had an hour 😃😃

[turnturtle Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

That's a brilliant time Dunnja! SO well done. NOt only Cto5K but giving up smoking too (I remember that trauma still) Don't you just feel like a butterfly that's come out of its chrysalis?

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to turnturtle]

You are soo right.

I feel like completely new person. It has changed my life. I'm now startups get to retrain so I can change my job. It's hard work but I can do it.

Don't think I would have had the courage without this programme

Xx

[poppypug Graduate]

Wahey Jules !!! Yay go you !

Many Congratulations to you, absolutely brilliant ! So so pleased for you and Im glad your knee held up for you !

Enjoy your well deserved rest , you are a Superstar ! xxx

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thank you Poppy.

I feel quite emotional. Prosecco, may not have helped, but am so chuffed

My knee is fine, again prosecco may have helped LOL, but no pain so am chuffed xx

[beetie Graduate]

Great news, so glad your knee held out. Well done x

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to beetie]

Thanks Beetie xx

[Redfraggle1 Graduate]

Woohoooo, been wondering how today had gone for you! So pleased it was a success..

Congratulations lovely xx

Can we see the bling?

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to Redfraggle1]

Thanks Hun. I'm shattered now but me thinks I did celebrate too much!!!

Will send pic of bling tomorrow. Hope your run went well my lovely xx

[Redfraggle1 Graduate in reply to Dunnja]

Hehehe glad you celebrated tho! Totally deserved 😊

Run was good thank you, same as before but felt as tho I could go a little further this time...so next time I will add a bit on the end of the route and see 😊

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to Redfraggle1]

Brilliant, glad it's going well lovely xxx

[Hidden]

Well done Jules, you star you! And a pb too! Hope the knee is ok tmrw and the foam roller irons out any niggles. Also, lovely photo, looking very slim there

[Dunnja Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Mim xxx