Did my 30 minutes and 6 laps (now +1 lap) of local lake. plan to do 7 laps and about 35 minutes for a few weeks and increase bit by bit . May not go as far as 10K but happy doing at least 30 minutes 3 days per week is my goal , any more is a bonus ! Last 8lbs of weight not coming off too fast but getting there !
Apart from usual life pressure am happy with my fitness and weight. Which also helps with the life pressures. May not post so much in future except occasionally on others posts. If I find my old school cross country running vest I let you know if I can get into it ? and take a photo ! Be warned !
Thought would leave you with a picture of Perry Park lake where I run . Alexander Stadium Birmingham in background ! Would you believe it still couldn't find anyone in middle of Birmingham to take photo of me at end of run !
Seriously - that is wonderful progress, congratualtions 
Looks a lovely place to run there
Yes it's really tranquil , being 500 metres from M6 and 2 miles from Spaghetti Junction. There is park around the Alexandra stadium and they organise runs around the park and lake. There is canal running alongside too which is now gravelled over which is good for runners and cyclists. X Country days were about 45 years ago !! Only memory is off PE or Gym teacher chasing us with big slipper !! Bribed by him that to stay in Football Team had to be in X Country team.