A 10k PB - well that was unexpected 😳

[Sandie1961]

Yesterday, while some of you were battling through the rain, I made the excuse that I was working for not going out. This morning though the sun was shining. It was about 5 degrees, no wind and, although I really should have done the next ride in my bike challenge I fancied a run. I haven’t done much over 5k since GSR so decided to go for my November 10k. I chose the route which I knew would be relatively free of mud and puddles and set off at what felt like quite a leisurely pace. At 8k I suddenly realised that I would be close to my PB time, so upped the pace slightly and then did a 6:06 final km (fastest of the run 😉) to finish on 1:03:32, taking 15 seconds off my PB. So, 1 mile, 2 mile, 5k and 10k PBs in the space of a week 💥💥 Stupidly pleased with myself. Happy running everyone 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Well done Sandie. Nothing quite like a brace of PBs to keep you motivated.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Thank you! Still grinning 😃

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Good for you Sandie, that’s great work 🏃‍♀️💪 Always sweeter when it’s not expected 🙂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP! It sure is 😃

[Windoze Half Marathon]

Whoop! Your smashing these PBs recently 😎😎🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Windoze]

Got the whole set 😂

[Tasha99 Marathon]

That’s fantastic Sandie! What’s your secret?!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tasha! I really don’t know, although I’ve started cycling, do 4 strength workouts a week and have lost 1.5 stones in the last 3 months, so that must all help. Whatever it is, I am a happy girl 😃

[Tasha99 Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

It’s fantastic! Well done 👍🏽

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Brilliant Sandie. I wondered if the bike riding would complement your running! You are flying !! 👏👏👏👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🥇

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks BC! I was surprised how easy it seemed - I think I may have finally got the hang of this running malarkey. Just don’t ask me to do hills!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

You know you want to! I ran 10k on Sunday in 1:07 something, but incorporated all of my now regular hills (not the unrunable massive ones I attempted last week). It was 45 seconds off a PB. Not easy to make valid comparisons with previous flatter routes. The climbs slow me down, but the downhills are great with high cadence short steps. Think it is just different, but nice to have a new challenge and it should help my fitness. Hard to find hills in Lincolnshire I guess?

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

That’s a great time on hills 👏👏 Admittedly the lack of hills is the biggest obstacle 😂

[Katnap Marathon]

Always nice to go on a PB streak! 😁

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

Yep, you are so right 😃😃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Fabulous! You definitely made the right call to run rather than ride - it was clearly meant to be 😍

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Well I reckon I might not need the full 8 weeks to get to 50k after my ride on Sunday and it just felt right

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

I'm sure you won't need 8 weeks 💪😍

[TailChaser Marathon]

Blimey Sandie! I did a similar thing at the beginning of the year, it’s fab isn’t it? Such a brilliant feeling! 👏👏👏👏x

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

It really is! Sub 60 by Monsal 10k in March? Ooh err!

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

And why not?! 😀

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Great work Sandie! It’s a great feeling especially when it is a surprise. 👍🏼👏👏

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

I know! I still can’t believe I pulled a 6:06 out of the bag at the end 😳

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Fantastic!😊🏃🏃🏃🏃xx

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

You are on a roll Sandie, I think the cycling must be helping your running along too. Wow, so many PBs in one month. Not to mention your weight loss. You are a star ⭐️ 💫 🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy! Sometimes it just all goes right 😃😃

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

Yaaaayyy!! Well done. 😊 Great PB!

[Runsome Marathon]

Nice one quite literally a Run of PB’s👍😀

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles]

Well done Sandie, awesome week! 👍

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to uncle_wiggy]

Thanks Uncle! Got to make the most of any dry weather. Absolutely heaving it down in Sleaford again today - thankfully a working day for me!

[misswobble Marathon]

Yay! Well done 💪👍😃🏃‍♀️

You must be well chuffed with that 😃. Great stuff 🏅

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Surprised and chuffed. I must be doing something right😃

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Certainly a week to remember Sandie - congratulations!👍😀

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan! Hope your leg is improving

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks Sandie - yes slowly but likely to be on IC for 4-6 weeks 😪

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

😢😢

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Whoohoo! That is so great. A PB when you're not even trying for it 👏👏👏

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thank you 😊 I really enjoyed it!

[alisonx]

Wow well done Sandie! What a great week you are having

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to alisonx]

Thanks Alison! It was a good one 😃

[Oldfloss Administrator]

That is so brilliant... you are really whizzing along.. that bike riding has really strengthened everything! Huge well done you!

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Wow, great pace Sandie, well done on your PB's too 🏃‍♀️😊🎉

[Colinsmith Half Marathon]

Brilliant! There’s a sub-60 mins 10k in there you know... 😉

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Colinsmith]

Never say never Colin! I never thought I’d get sub 30 5k and I’ve done it 3 times now (all at parkruns!) 😃😃

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Super run Sandie! Congrats on a new PB and a speedy last k!🙂💪

[Gran4z]

And you have every right to be 'stupidly proud of your self' - well done 👏👏👏🙂

[Joster Half Marathon]

That is so impressive. Hats off!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Joster]

thank you 😊 I think my new running group must be doing me good - they really push me! I am so pleased with my 2 parkrun PBs and a 10k PB in a month 😃😃

[Granspeed]

🎉👏🏼🎉👍 Wahoo! Well done. 🏃🏼‍♀️