Feeling Positive

[Richard7]

Last week I ran just under 9 miles by 100m. I was really annoyed with myself. I run using metric, I guess a bit of a hang over from Couch To 5k wanting to see the magic 5k looming closer and closer - and now I am stuck on metric!

So as I finished my long run last week running 14.4k having done a bit of mental arithmetic I thought I had just squeezed in 9 miles. Once I realised my mistake it was obviously too late!

So today I had already checked my km to miles conversions before leaving home and targeted a 16.1k run aka 10 miles.

Having started to use gels to help me get my distance as I train for my HM in June I was pleasantly surprised to find that they do actually seem to work giving me a bit of a boost.

I am a bit of a slow plodder and have been doing around 8m/km long runs until recently so today I planned a 7:30/km long run and to see if I could get to 10miles.

I set off and after around 6-7km I realised I was on for a 10k PB not intended as the key was the distance today but when I clocked up the magic 10k I knew I had a PB in the bag and slowed up to make sure that I made the distance.

Once I got to last week's 14k I allowed myself a grin as I passed 14.5k (9 miles) - only a bit further! The last 2k was a bit of a grind but there was no way I was stopping.

I finished my 16.1k (10m) with a pace of 7:22 slightly faster than what I set out but the last 6k was clocking around 7:50 - something to work on to see if I can even that out.

For now I am over the moon at having run 10 miles - the furthest I have ever run - and now - I am beginning to believe that I can do my HM.

Now to see how to get my 10 miles badge 😀

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

If you can run 10 miles you can run a half marathon xxx

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Certainly starting to believe that 😀🤞👍

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Richard7]

If I can.... darned sure you can

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you, me thinks you do yourself an injustice 👍 but thanks for the encouragement

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Congratulations Richard7, onwards and upwards. Another graduation badge for you. 🏃‍♂️👏🏻👏🏻🎓🍾🥂

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy I hadn't looked at it like that but ... Yeah!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Fabulous. The badge looks good. So near to the HM distance now too. You've definitely got this sorted.

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda the badge looks lovely but hopefully will be short lived!! I want a badge like yours ... "Badge Envy"

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Richard7]

I dont think it will be long, but take some time to enjoy the 10 mile badge before you trade it in 😀

[Hidden]

Fabulous job Richard! Such a long way

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Hidden it does feel like that but I think coming home and watching all the elite Marathon runners do over double the distance in almost the same time and considerably less effort does put it into perspective!! Still feeling extremely happy with myself despite the growing feeling that my legs will never be the same again 😉

[Maddee_6333 Half Marathon]

Excellent job. Well done.

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thanks Maddee - I am glad I haven't needed to walk much today since! Just wondering how crippled I will be when I get to my HM!!

[Maddee_6333 Half Marathon in reply to Richard7]

I’m sure you’ll be fine, don’t forget to give yourself a couple of easy days ahead of the event.

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thanks I am squashing my training up because I had a injury of sorts Feb/Mar but hope to get up to 19 or 20k around 2 weeks before the race then will ease off.

[Sadie-runs Half Marathon]

Woo hoo you did it, Richard! Massive well done. 👏👏👏 10 miles is such an amazing milestone. You are so on target for your HM now. 😁 x

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie - as per my post title feeling a lot more positive then I was in February or even March.

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Brilliant Richard. Well done!

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Thank you - if I had known there was a 10 mile badge before I would have done it sooner!! Hmm maybe not!!

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

excellent . saw your Strava and now just seen this. Great stuff

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to Deals1]

Thanks - not posted much on HU for a while but it seemed appropriate.

[Deals1 Metric Marathon in reply to Richard7]

Very!!

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Massive congratulations.. that first 10 miles eh? Who would have thought we'd get this far xxx

[Richard7 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Not me that's for sure. Thank you - still feeling chuffed with myself - big grin!