Unexpected 10k

[Crolla]

So, I went out this morning for my usual 5k run on a new route I've been running for the last six weeks, and because of traffic meaning roads were frustratingly hard to cross, I took a diversion through the common near me.

Long story short, I got lost!

Fortunately I had my phone and google maps on me, so I worked out how to get back (which let's face it was 'run the way you came', but that's what got me lost in the first place). I'd already run my 5k, but it was going to take me nearly an hour to walk back, so after a slight walk for 5 minutes, I set my app going again, and ran the rest of it. Nearly home, and I was at 9.4k, which was /so/ close to 10k, so I took a small detour and then I was at 10k, running it in exactly one hour and five minutes.

And did not feel too shattered as I got in, although my legs are dead now

Not sure this will be a regular thing, but having thought this would be impossible for me, I'm so chuffed that I've broken through that barrier.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Congratulations on your first 10k run

It always best to build up your increase in distance with the 10% rule as a guide and plan your runs on this basis.

We are all capable of doing way more than our bodies are conditioned to do, but not without increasing our injury risk. Sticking to gently progressive training plans is the safest way to push our limits, whilst gently increasing our resistance to injury.

Injury often strikes out of the blue and can stop you for days, weeks or even months.

Have an extra rest day or two, but stay active to avoid aches over the next couple of days.

[Crolla in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I'm already getting up at random moments to stretch more, and I'll definitely take an extra day before the next run.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done on your unplanned achievement! 👏🏻 😁

[Crolla in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you! And luckily I've not felt too achy although I am taking an extra day to recover.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Crolla]

That's great, keep it easy on the next run too.