My first 10K

[dory950]

Today I have completed my first ever 10K after completing 5kto10k by active.

I started couch to 5k last October being brand new to running at the age of 50 !

After week 1 of couch to 5k I thought it was hell 🙈 but was determined not to give up . After graduating I was not quite at 5k in 30 minutes but after a few consolidation runs I made it under the magic 30 minutes.

I then turned to park run and have completed that 11 times and also volunteered too, that is great fun and would recommend to all

So I wanted some structure again so started the 9! Weeks of the active 5kto10k which is 3, runs a week . I really enjoyed it and managed 8.9k in the 60 minutes and the 10K in 1. 07 which I was pleased at due to the driving wind and rain ☔️!

So if you are looking past 5k give it a go . If I can do it anyone can 👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations on achieving 10k... HM next?

[dory950 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you 😊 oh no I don’t think so need to try and master this first, although I had no interest in running any further than 5k !

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to dory950]

I didn’t... but then when I first mentioned running to someone, they laughed and said I wasn’t capable of a marathon... so they’ll be put in their place... then back to parkruns 😂

[dory950 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Good for you ! Well done

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you,,great time too

[dory950 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss I was happy with it

[busylady Graduate]

Well done! I have just finished C25K - I want to carry on and this is the inspiration I need!

[dory950 Graduate in reply to busylady]

Glad it will encourage you to go further 👍 Good luck

[warrenw65 Graduate]

Well done such a great achievement and excellent time 👍🏼

[dory950 Graduate in reply to warrenw65]

Thank you it was hard and I wasn’t really sure if I could do it but I did ! Lots of encouragement from a friend helped so much 😊

[Deals1 Graduate]

Well done!! Out of interest which app did u use ?? I'm going to try Ju-Ju's plan... But think I also might be better with someone talking to me!!

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate]

This is really inspiring. Well done!

[dory950 Graduate in reply to SubterraneanAlien]

Thank you glad it can help

[dory950 Graduate in reply to SubterraneanAlien]

It’s called 5kto10k by aspire I found in the App Store . It has a blue and green screen with 10K on the front 👍

[Pinkpig20 Graduate]

Fab 👍🏻

[dory950 Graduate in reply to Pinkpig20]

Thank you 😊

[Marcia-H Graduate]

Wow this is inspiring 😃 well done 👍 makes me want to work harder and achieve this too

[dory950 Graduate in reply to Marcia-H]

Thank you and I really do mean if I can do anyone can . Good luck with your journey ! You can do it 👍

[Suzi73 Graduate]

I still haven't completed the magic 30 for 5k the nearest I got is 37:55. I've only completed the 30 on my graduation day from couch to 5k that was back in July. Just lately I've been thinking of upping my runs but it's a confidence thing for me. I've done 3 parkruns so far now next Saturday be doing the race for life muddy run. Also like to congratulate you on your 10k.

[dory950 Graduate in reply to Suzi73]

It’s not easy to do it in 30 minutes I did a 28 something a few weeks after graduation and then 29’s but I’m around 31 at the minute. Don’t worry too much and yes try upping the distance they say Ito so it by 10% . Good luck with your muddy run they are fun 😊

[staceycorinne]

Hi Dory,

Well Done!

I have signed up to do the Great Scottish 10k Run next week and this is great inspiration!! I have fallen off the band wagon this week. I think I was over-running and my body was telling me to stop. But after 5 days rest, and after seeing this post I will definitely head out this morning for a run.

You have done so well! and such a great speed. I am a slow runner, so I am aiming to complete the race in 1:30.

Thanks for sharing.

[dory950 Graduate in reply to staceycorinne]

That’s brilliant I am not ready for a proper run yet but may try it one day . Glad my post has spurred you on to get back out there . I surprised myself On the time a bit . Good luck with it and you will smash it 👍🏃🏼‍♀️

[staceycorinne in reply to dory950]

Thank you!! I’ve yet to run a 10k I’ve done a 9k leading up to the race. So will see how I go.

[dory950 Graduate in reply to staceycorinne]

That’s great you will do it easily !

[jlw34 Graduate]

That’s amazing. Congratulations.

You give me encouragement. Just completed week 6. 5k in site 😊

[dory950 Graduate in reply to jlw34]

Fantastic well done 👍 keep going you can do it and don’t worry about times just get to the 5k . Try park run if you can when you feel ready it’s great fun and free !

[jlw34 Graduate in reply to dory950]

I’m intending to do park run for my graduation run 🏃‍♀️ 👍🏼

[IgaT Graduate]

Thank you for sharing as it is truly inspiring. You worked hard and came a long way during last year. Congratulations! And it looks like you had a lot of fun as well

I am impressed and shocked that it takes "only" 1 year and that maybe, just maybe I could run 10k before end of next year. Being at week 3 for I think 5th time or so, it seems impossible. But hey, nothing is impossible. I like running and I used to hate it.

Question: did you have any breaks in running? Holidays? Illness? Or is it a whole year of running 3x per week?

[dory950 Graduate in reply to IgaT]

It is incredible what you can do when you put your mind to it . You definitely can do it and the programmes are brilliant so much structure that definitely helps me . I didn’t have any breaks and I even ran on holiday which is another new thing which I loved discovering new places I went to Croatia 🇭🇷 it was very hot but getting up early to run was great . I am the same as you didn’t really like it at first 😂 I always have a constant battle in my head wanting to stop but keep on at it ! Enjoy your running

[IgaT Graduate in reply to dory950]

Oh wow, for now I cannot imagine myself running during holidays. I have planned one in December. I will have a think about it. First I need to "survive" till December

One step at a time.

Good luck with all your future runs and happy running! Write to us from time to time

[dory950 Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Take your trainers hotels are always happy to help with routes I just went out the day before to have a look and then went for it not long distances but felt good . The main thing is to enjoy 😊

[IgaT Graduate in reply to dory950]

Me and my partner are planning to go to Costa Rica (probably several destinations). I just cannot imagine myself waking up an hour before my partner to go for a run, shower, and then to go together for breakfast Apart from the lazy days we planning in the beginning of our holidays.

[dory950 Graduate in reply to IgaT]

What a great place to go enjoy 👍 I’m sure you will find loads to do

[IgaT Graduate in reply to dory950]

It will be my first trip across the ocean. I am so excited But I still have loads to prepare - starting from buying flight tickets and booking accommodation

[dory950 Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Brilliant enjoy your adventure

[WiggyB]

Well done!!!...I have just completed the C25K, and now this morning I started the active bridge to 10K...any tips?

[dory950 Graduate in reply to WiggyB]

Congratulations! I did a few 5k consolidation runs first . I think the idea is to increase distance by 10% . My advise is don’t worry about times just run 👍 good luck