I'm reliably informed this is the place to be if I'm working up to 10 miles 👍

[Run46]

Hi all...I'm on the C25K and Bridge to 10K forums but hadn't considered joining this one as it's scary coz it has the word Marathon in the title! 😳

After finishing Juju's Magic 10K plan just under a month ago I'd been toying with the idea of trying for 10 miles after consolidating...then saw a post where Dexi told a fellow runner she had to nip over to this forum if she wanted her 10 mile badge so I figured if I was serious I'd better join!

Last Sunday I detoured from my usual 10K route (usual lol, I'd only done it 3 times 😆) for a bit of a change, which also extended the run to 12K, it was a challenge, but I did it...now in my head, if I can do 12 then with training I should be able to do 16 right, so here I am! 🤔

Wish me luck 🏃‍♀️👍

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Welcome to the forum! You'll find fun and inspiration here - and yes, a 10 Mile badge! You'll soon own those extra 4 kilometres.

Half and full marathons are part of the fun, but we talk all distances here 😊😊😊

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks Roseabi, I wouldn't expect anything less...seems runners are an all inclusive bunch, thank the Lord 🙏😀

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Yeah but you know when you do ten miles you may as well go to half marathon 🤣

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Yes, well that had already crossed my mind! 😂...let's see if I get to 10 miles in one piece first 😉

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Once you're here it's a slippery slope ..... 😍😍😍. Good luck with the 10 miles and whatever else you may decide to try

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Lol, thanks 😆

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Good luck with your ten miles! You’re almost there. Only 5 k more and it’s a half marathon. 😆

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Lavender1962]

Lol, yes...so you guys keep telling me 😂

[Hidden]

Ah, yes, once you peek in here, you're part of the forum, so you might as well stay and do that 10 miles ... and then ... Anyway, welcome!

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Flick...guess I'd better stay then and get on with it, and who knows what after the 10! Maybe a long nap 😂🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Run46]

It’s not much more from ten miles to a half marathon! 😉

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Lol, so I've been told 😉🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Run46]

😉😂😂😂 you can run but you can’t hide! X

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

😂🤣😅

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

You’ve come to the right place Run46 and it’s not a scary forum at all, although I do remember posting on here for the first time and feeling very very small! 😅

Everyone’s really friendly, you’ll no doubt recognise some familiar names from the Bridge, and you’ll soon be wearing a new 10 mile badge - yes you can definitely do it. 👍

Have fun. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks CCM, nice to see some names I know...and I'm already being reminded that after 10 miles it's only another 5K to a HM 😉😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Run46]

Yep, worked for me! 😅

[Windoze Half Marathon]

Welcome to the forums! 10miler huh! You'll be cracking on with half marathons soon then 😎

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Windoze]

Thanks...Lol, so I'm being told 😂

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Welcome! You may as well follow everyone’s prompts and just start your Half Mara training now!🤣. You’ll be at 10 miles in no time.

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Lol, you guys crack me up 😂🏃‍♀️😂

[misswobble Marathon]

Yes you can 😃👍🏃‍♀️ Build up slowly. No hurry 🙂

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks Misswobble, I try to remind myself of that when I'm being impatient 😉🏃‍♀️👍

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Welcome to the forum Run46. I got some great advice and support over here when training for my first (only?) 10 mile race last month. Don’t forget your target is 16.1k. - I’d hate you to miss that 10 miles 😂😂

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy, noted 👍😅

[Katiepops Half Marathon]

Hi! It’s only us on here. The same guys who were on C25K and B210k. No need to be worried about the M word! It’s not compulsory, although without planning to, we may be working towards it!

10miles is doable. It’s an odd distance, I love it, but it’s easier to find organised half marathons than 10 milers. Just did the GSR but that’s not till October next year by which time you’ll be cruising 10 miles before breakfast! You seem to be doing great on your own though, so good luck with the training. Let us know how you’re doing!😊

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Katiepops]

Thanks Katiepops, it's the little increases that make it seem do-able 🙂

Though as I've been told on here, once you get to 10 miles it's only another 5K to a HM...let's see how the run up to 16 goes 1st 😉

Well done on the recent GSR 🏃‍♀️👍🎉

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

The extra distance isn't an issue. Just build it up in stages like you did for 10k. I found that I needed strength exercises for ankles and calves as I progressed, but then I am 67 and spent most of my working life sitting down😊

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I'm doing a bunch of stretching and strength exercises...must admit I don't often feel like doing them, especially after my long run! But I do them regardless coz I don't want any injuries 🤞

I also recently bought a foam roller as since running 10K or more I've found certain leg muscles tight for the next runs...only used it once properly so far and my legs did feel looser the next day.

We'll see on Sunday when I do my long run if it helps 😀

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Run46]

Sounding good👍