Couldn't run a bath

[Speedy60]

That was me in September!

Not that long ago I was posting asking about sore hips, doubting I could do wk5 run3, worrying about what the neighbours would think. Now look wot I done - my first 10k! I am posting because I'm chuffed with myself, but also to say, truly, if I can do it, anyone can.

#embracethesnail🐌

[Powerhoopfan Graduate]

Fabulous, well done 👏

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Powerhoopfan]

Thank you. And good luck to you. 👍

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Congratulations Speedy60, it truly is amazing how our running journeys all start from wk1r1 of c25k.

Just shows what you can achieve if you really want it.

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Go here to get your Graduate10 badge

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[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, I never knew there was such a thing, but I joined anyway. Sucker for a bit of bling. 😉

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

You'll see it on the bridge210k forum next to your name 😊👍

[JonnyBeGood Graduate]

That's a fantastic achievement, Well done ! I have a long way to go for that!!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to JonnyBeGood]

Thank you. You've been on the same weight loss journey as me. You can do this and say goodbye to yoyo dieting forever. So worth the effort! Good luck!

[apatsyf Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

I wish I'd lost weight! I think I'm eating more as I eat after running (breakfast or lunch) and think, 'Ooooh, I can have this extra piece of toast!'.

Brilliant news on the 10k(s)- and you are pretty speedy too. 🤗🏃‍♀️🥳

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Speedy60 on completing your first 10K, follow Buddy34's link to get your graduation10 badge and the word GRADUATE10 next to your username 😊 🏃🏾 🎓

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks, I had to join bridge to 10k. Didn't realise there was a graduate badge there too!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Great post, your an inspiration! #embracethesnail🐌

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thanks. You've done so well too - almost a graduate now. Good luck!

[roseabi]

This is wonderful - huge well done to you!!!!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Thank you, I'm chuffed. Especially because I think I did it Monday, but failed to start strava! 🙄

[roseabi in reply to Speedy60]

Oops 😄

[Hidden]

Wonderful post and well done 👍. What an accomplishment!

Posts like this spur me on and keep me motivated. 😊

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I really hope so, that was why I posted (that, and I've already WhatsApped everyone I know 😉).

You really can do this, just #embracethesnail 🐌

[Comfortnotspeed]

Bloomin fantastic 🤩Inspiring stuff.

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Thank you. My aim was 50/50 bragg/inspire. 😉😁

[Zebadee1 Graduate]

Amazing. Well done! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Zebadee1]

Thank you. I amazed myself!

[believeinbest]

Wow.. congratulations and that’s a good pace too 👍

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to believeinbest]

Thank you. The aim was to get round without running out of steam.

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Wonderful - well done and definately something to shout about so thank you for sharing! My guess is you will smiling for the rest of the day!👏💪🙂

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

As the only female in my family, the rest are all away at my son's stag do, so I'm left with grinning at my phone.😆

[MartinKH Graduate]

This is brilliant, congratulations Speedy60.

Amazing how far you’ve come since September !!!

If someone had told you in week 1 of C25K they you’d be running for 10 k only 6 months later, what would you have said ?

We can all learn from your example , well done 👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to MartinKH]

I wouldn't have said anything until I picked myself up off the floor from laughing.😁

You'll be doing it too soon. Good luck!

[D48P Graduate]

Wow! Well done 👍🏻

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to D48P]

Thank you and good luck!

[Deals1 Graduate]

excellent! well done you

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Deals1]

Thank you!

[Granspeed Graduate]

👏🏼🎉👏🏼 Congratulations! A major achievement and very well done indeed. I’m not even sure you qualify as a snail, with 10k at that speed. 🤔 it’s a great feeling, isn’t it, to discover what fun running is? I know I thought it would be “good to try” but never expected all the delightful benefits. Long may it all last. 😄👍

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you. Enough youngsters ran passed me for me to feel like a snail. Like you, I never expected this from running. I think I've found my happy place (or is that pace😉).

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Ah yes, those gazelles. 😄 I get them too. Some of us recognise each other now and smile & shout Good Morning. I always prefer it if they are coming towards me, not overtaking and leaving me swiftly behind! 🤣🐢

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

That is fantastic! I can't wait to get there! A little while to go for me yet but I will, and I will do it just before summer starts and I can run without freezing my cobs off!! Looking forward to that!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

Thank you. You will do it, and shout about it when you do! I keep thinking, if I can run into a howling gale, it can only get easier.😁

[dieOR5k Graduate]

Well done. Your success inspires us well behind you.

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to dieOR5k]

Thank you. That's my hope. Good luck!

[Rigpig Graduate]

That’s fantastic and an inspiration! Well done 😊

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Rigpig]

Thanks. I hope you're enjoying your journey too.👍

[Jalapenolover101 Graduate]

Absolutely bloomin brilliant! 🎉🎉🎉

Well done 👏 You give me hope that I’ll get there one day 😊

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Jalapenolover101]

Thanks, just keep consolidating and putting one foot in front of the other. You'll do it too!

[DevonBluebird]

Definitely got bragging rights on this one amazing achievement!! 👏👏👏

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to DevonBluebird]

Thank you, and good luck to you!

[dijep Graduate]

Great inspiration to read this as I lie on the coach with sore knees after completing week 2 😊

Well done on the 10k

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to dijep]

Take it slowly, small strides and do those knee exercises on the strength and flex forum. You can do this!

[dijep Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Thanks. I spent the morning finding all the knee exercises and stretches and bookmarking them 😊

[Nilsam Graduate]

So pleased for you. Well done. That is fantastic. 👍🏃‍♀️😁🍾

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Nilsam]

Thanks!

[Timotea Graduate]

Oh Wow! That is soooooooo inspirational. Off to do week 3 run 1 tomorrow and your achievements will be a real motivation!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Timotea]

That was the effect I was looking for.😉

[Joanney69 Graduate]

That's fantastic, Speedy, very well done 😊 👏 🎉

I can't imagine 10k, but then at the end of last year, I wasn't sure I could run at all!

Brag away, you deserve to feel elated - & you are a real inspiration to those of us coming on behind - snails 🐌, tortoises 🐢 et al 😂

Happy running 🏃 ☺️

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Joanney69]

That's just how I felt. 10k, you must be joking! Just shows what's possible. Good luck!

[Joanney69 Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Thank you 😊 💐

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I tell you what's nice: logging a large kitkat on Myfitnesspal and finding you've still got 900 calories left. 🤣

[lexi6 Graduate]

Speedy by name and nature. Congratulations on your 10k 👍 👏🏻

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to lexi6]

Thanks. I actually picked that username as ironic. 😁

[Nymahchai Graduate]

Amazing journey. That so inspirational. WOW!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Nymahchai]

Thank you. I hope so!

[Jerichomile Graduate]

Fantastic 👏👏🏆! Well done that’s a great achievement...and actually it didn’t take you long from starting to run did it? Congratulations

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Jerichomile]

Thanks. No, I was really surprised. I had a bit of a wobble at Christmas, but once I got through that it all started to come together. It's like my mind and body are running together now, instead of one pushing the other round.

I hope your running is going ok.👍

[Jerichomile Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

All ok here, running’s become a treasure. Not always easy and still a novice but always it’s somehow important in my week. Thanks for good wishes, much appreciated

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Jerichomile]

Yup, I think I've found my happy place.

[Mum22boys Graduate]

Huge congratulations, a wonderful achievement and a great post. Hope that smile has continued into today and that you enjoyed your big kitkat 😉 Your love for running totally shines through and it's infectious 🏃‍♀️

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Mum22boys]

Thank you. I really want it to be infectious. Enjoy your running. 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Fantastic

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you, and happy running to you!

[Sewnotfit Graduate]

Thank you Speedy60. I left my job as a primary school business manager in December because of the workload and started C25K in January because I wanted to create something positive out of a sorry situation. I’ve got to Week 6 run 2 and for the first time have missed a couple of days due to achey hips and horrible weather. I’d always been worried about missing a run in case I lost my mojo but your post will propel me out again tomorrow, 2 days later than on plan but your words make me feel see the bigger picture. I really hope I can do the same. Huge well done to you, your positivity has transformed what could have been a difficult period in your life. I am full of admiration for you x

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Sewnotfit]

Schools are very stressful places, which is a shame because when you can actually get on with your job, it's the best job in the world. I'm sure you've made the right decision for you. X

I'm really glad my post has got you out there again. It doesn't matter if you miss the odd day. I once missed a week in the programme when I went on holiday. What matters is having the tendency to get back out there. It can require a dose of the bloodyminded! But, if you can do it in this weather, the rest of the year should be a doddle!

Regarding the hip pain, that nearly finished my running before it had really begun. Make sure you've got your posture right. Run up tall as though your being pulled up by your ears. Keep your bum tucked under your body and take small strides, no reaching out in front to 'grab' the road. Try not to sink into the hips, especially when you're tired or running uphill.

I'm a keen swimmer and that really helps on rest days. I also tried some yoga for the hips. It does work, but I haven't kept it up. I found the child's pose particularly helpful for releasing tension in my lower back. Try yoga with Adrienne on YouTube. There are also lots of core body exercises out there too that help. It's really a question of building up strength slowly.

I'm absolutely certain you can do this. The benefits are enormous if you can work through the early stages. At first I found that my head was pushing my legs round. After a while, it was my legs pushing my brain round. Now I seem to have reached a happy place where it all just works together. My body has changed shape, the graph of my resting heart rate looks like a ski slope, but the biggest improvement has been in my mood. I really believe it can work for almost anyone.

Happy running to you. Let us all know how your run goes. 😃

[Sewnotfit Graduate]

HI Speedy 60

Thanks again for your help and support. I got out there this morning and did Week 6 Run 2. I was really worried abut not running since Friday as so far I have stuck rigidly to every other day, but it felt no different! I do Pilates once a week and am trying to drink more but will seek out the online help too.

I just wanted to say a big thank you for your kind and thoughtful words, and for taking the time to write such a detailed reply. I felt like I was at the 'legs pushing head round' stage today but I am sure it will all come good. If I've learnt one thing, it's not to overthink it and to take each run as it comes without passing judgement beforehand!

I look forward to hearing you've entered the London Marathon

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Sewnotfit]

You're very welcome, I'm glad it helped. X

You'll be waiting a long time to see me run a marathon! I'm really not who you'd think of when you think of a runner and I like the idea of 10k.

Happy running to you. 🏃‍♀️

[Leosmit Graduate]

Oh!! I missed this post!! A 10k?!?!? Absolutely fantastic. That’s a great pace too. Must be pretty fast snails in your part of the world! Well done - you’re a great support on the forum. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Leosmit]

Thank you, I surprised myself! I think this is a habit for life. How's your running going?

[Leosmit Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

I get out when I can, usually twice a week, three times if hubby here. Hit the 5k/6k mark most runs so I am chuffed with that. Still don’t feel confident as a runner so just sticking with what I’m doing in the meantime.