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My first 10K

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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 ๐Ÿ™ˆ 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 โ˜”๏ธ!

So if you are looking past 5k give it a go . If I can do it anyone can ๐Ÿ‘

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations on achieving 10k... HM next?

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dory950Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š oh no I donโ€™t think so need to try and master this first, although I had no interest in running any further than 5k !

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to dory950

I didnโ€™t... but then when I first mentioned running to someone, they laughed and said I wasnโ€™t capable of a marathon... so theyโ€™ll be put in their place... then back to parkruns ๐Ÿ˜‚

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dory950Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Good for you ! Well done

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done you,,great time too:)

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dory950Graduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you Oldfloss I was happy with it

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busyladyGraduate

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

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dory950Graduate in reply to busylady

Glad it will encourage you to go further ๐Ÿ‘ Good luck

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warrenw65Graduate

Well done such a great achievement and excellent time ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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dory950Graduate in reply to warrenw65

Thank you it was hard and I wasnโ€™t really sure if I could do it but I did ! Lots of encouragement from a friend helped so much ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Deals1Graduate

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!!

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SubterraneanAlienGraduate

This is really inspiring. Well done!

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dory950Graduate in reply to SubterraneanAlien

Thank you glad it can help

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dory950Graduate in reply to SubterraneanAlien

Itโ€™s called 5kto10k by aspire I found in the App Store . It has a blue and green screen with 10K on the front ๐Ÿ‘

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Pinkpig20Graduate

Fab ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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dory950Graduate in reply to Pinkpig20

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Marcia-HGraduate

Wow this is inspiring ๐Ÿ˜ƒ well done ๐Ÿ‘ makes me want to work harder and achieve this too

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dory950Graduate 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 ๐Ÿ‘

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Suzi73Graduate

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.

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dory950Graduate in reply to Suzi73

Itโ€™s not easy to do it in 30 minutes I did a 28 something a few weeks after graduation and then 29โ€™s but Iโ€™m around 31 at the minute. Donโ€™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 ๐Ÿ˜Š

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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.

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dory950Graduate in reply to staceycorinne

Thatโ€™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 ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

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staceycorinne in reply to dory950

Thank you!! Iโ€™ve yet to run a 10k Iโ€™ve done a 9k leading up to the race. So will see how I go. :)

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dory950Graduate in reply to staceycorinne

Thatโ€™s great you will do it easily !

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jlw34Graduate

Thatโ€™s amazing. Congratulations.

You give me encouragement. Just completed week 6. 5k in site ๐Ÿ˜Š

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dory950Graduate in reply to jlw34

Fantastic well done ๐Ÿ‘ keep going you can do it and donโ€™t worry about times just get to the 5k . Try park run if you can when you feel ready itโ€™s great fun and free !

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jlw34Graduate in reply to dory950

Iโ€™m intending to do park run for my graduation run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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IgaTGraduate

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?

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dory950Graduate 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 didnโ€™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 ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท it was very hot but getting up early to run was great . I am the same as you didnโ€™t really like it at first ๐Ÿ˜‚ I always have a constant battle in my head wanting to stop but keep on at it ! Enjoy your running

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IgaTGraduate 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 ;)

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dory950Graduate 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 ๐Ÿ˜Š

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IgaTGraduate 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 :P Apart from the lazy days we planning in the beginning of our holidays.

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dory950Graduate in reply to IgaT

What a great place to go enjoy ๐Ÿ‘ Iโ€™m sure you will find loads to do

IgaT profile image
IgaTGraduate 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 ;)

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dory950Graduate in reply to IgaT

Brilliant enjoy your adventure

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WiggyB

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

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dory950Graduate 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 donโ€™t worry about times just run ๐Ÿ‘ good luck

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