Hello (sidles into group)

[EB43]

Feels a bit odd coming over here but after reading someone else's post I thought I'd pop over to see what it's all about and ask if I can have a 10 mile badge? I know it's Wednesday and I ran Sunday but I hadn't really thought about until this evening.

I've been toying with the idea of the Great South run for a while and whilst I've been running 10k plus for the last year hadn't been able to get past 14k. Set out Sunday for a gentle 8k run but found my planned route blocked so decided to head off in vaguely the right direction to get me home.......18k and one flat on my face moment (tripped over a tree stump in a bit of the woodland I haven't run in before but didn't break my new phone) I was tired but really rather proud that I had finally broken through that barrier. Maybe I will think about training for a half after all. 😋

[limberlou Half Marathon]

Welcome. I’ve been lurking about behind the scenes over here and only now feel like I belong now I’ve hit the 18k mark. Still not sure if I’ll enter any races , not even ran a 5k or 10k race yet but I’d like to know I can run an HM at least.

[EB43 10 Miles in reply to limberlou]

Not taken part in any races so far as very much a solo runner so far but like you just starting to feel like maybe I am a runner.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to EB43]

Hello 👋👋👋

Solo running is fine but it’s good to race It’s FUN. Who knew 🤷‍♀️😁

Until I raced I’d no idea there were so many female older runners out there, running up a storm 🏃‍♀️💪🌪🔥💥☄️ It gave me confidence to stick at it

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Great long run! Congrats on reaching 18k and a nice pace!

[EB43 10 Miles in reply to Lavender1962]

Thank you. I think some of the pace came from blind panic when I realised my route was disrupted and realised what that actually meant in terms if where I needed to run. 😂

[O505k Half Marathon]

Welcome, I think we all feel a bit shy when we first joined. It’s a really friendly place with many familiar names. 😀

[EB43 10 Miles in reply to O505k]

Thank you. I've always found all of the groups on here so welcoming so looking forward to it.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Well done and welcome aboard. It's just the same here, just some longer runs 👍🏻😁

[EB43 10 Miles in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

When I was consolidating my 5k I didn't understand the long runners but as I have increased my distance I've got to live the space it gives me and really value my Sunday long one. I'm even starting to understand why ultra runners do it.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to EB43]

I understand the distances but the events/increased people on the paths I don't really get at all. Getting away from it all is the big thing for me. 👍🏻😁

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Well done. Book that Great South Run whilst you are in the moment. You wont regret it. I mostly run alone too. However, I do like to do and event every couple of months as it gives me an end goal to focus my training on.

[EB43 10 Miles in reply to Whatsapp]

I go on leave tomorrow and my plan is to put my race entry in tomorrow night before I back down.

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Oooh now you’re so close to half marathon - well done!

[EB43 10 Miles in reply to Tasha99]

That's a scary thought........maybe a few more 10 miles first 😁

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

Ten mile badge incomiiiiiiing! 🚀

Once you get to ten miles you're pretty much at half marathon distance, so no point stopping now! 😄 And lots of us here have done/will do the Great South Run, so you'd be in good company if you decide to sign up! (do it, do it, do it 😁)

[EB43 10 Miles in reply to Sqkr]

I'm thinking Winchester HM might even be doable now. 🤔😁

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Hi EB, and welcome! I think we all feel the same stepping over here. I’ve run up to 18k and I’m headed for HM distance, but I still post mainly over on B210K. Odd really, but I still feel very small in Big School! 😅

You’re most definitely deserving of your 10 mile badge. That’s one thing I didn’t hang about asking for! Amazing time too. You’re worthy, definitely!

Oh, and I’m running the GSR, as are several others on here. Do it!!!

Happy running!

[EB43 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I've read some of the race reports from a number of you on B210K who can't live far from me and they've really helped spur me on so thank you. I love the big school analogy you are so right.

[Hidden]

Well done, and a great pace too. Faster than me!

[EB43 10 Miles in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Nice to see you on here, do you still have the worlds best running legging collection?

[Hidden in reply to EB43]

Yep, that’s me 🤣🤣🤣

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Hello.

I'm a bit late but welcome to the group.

For what it's worth, I joined the group straight after C25K (in order to take part in the speed challenge). The name of the group does seem a bit daunting but nobody complained about me starting with 5k. Besides, you have a 10 mile badge so there's no argument!