1st 10 miles this morning! 😀

[Run46]

Well I did it, I wasn't sure I would when I set out as I was feeling just a little bit under the weather.

The revised plan was to run 8K which would bring me by the house for a wee and a couple of jelly babies and then I'd decide how I felt and if to carry on.

Felt ok and I was half way there so what the heck...off I went in a different direction which I was looking forward to as it's the 1st time I'd decided to leave town and head off in to the countryside for a few miles.

Around 10K my left foot arch was giving me a bit of trouble and had me concerned I'd have to stop, but luckily when I changed cadence and started up a 500m hill it eased off and only ever came back as a mild ache occasionally so I continued on...hopefully I won't regret it!

I had a bit of a shock at around 12K when I hit a 1K sludgy hill as I'd convinced myself it was pretty much flat or down hill for the last couple of miles or so but I just took it ridiculously slow (9 min/k!) and carried on.

I was a bit tired by 14K but knew I'd be home in less than 15 minutes and the warm fuzzy feeling at approaching a goal kept me going.

Yay, it was a few minutes slower than what I'd had in my head, but I am so pleased to have done it. And those few minutes just give me a goal for next time, or the time after that 🏃‍♀️😀👍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Well done Run46. First 10miles gives you a lovely feeling. Good time too, especially when the claggy hill is factored in. You need to look after yourself for a couple of days; you have used up loads of calories so eat drink and sleep!! Don’t forget to claim your 10 mile badge. You deserve it!! 👏👏👏👏👏🥇

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks BC, yes will take care and be restful for a couple of days.

Had my 1st sports drink today, don't usually bother but as this was a longer run and I was very salty tasting when I had my shower I thought it was a good idea!

Big bowl of tuna pasta planned for tea and I got myself a triple chocolate muffin as a treat for pud 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Run46]

In keeping with the best traditions of long runs!!! 👏👏👏👏👏🥇

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Fabulous run there, all the better for having thought you wouldn't make it today. Congratulations! Look for the pinned post and go claim your shiny 10 mile badge 👏👏👏

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda...I will 😀

Was quite nice really as I didn't put myself under any expectation, or not until I got to 10K, then I wasn't stopping for anybody 😆👍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Run46]

Perfect strategy

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

That’s absolutely brilliant Run46, and what a great time too. Huge well done to you. 👏👏👏

Get yourself onto the pinned post and request your new badge. I don’t know about you, but I find badges and bling very important! Enjoy staring at it, you definitely deserve it. 🏅😍

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks CCM, I popped over to ask for my badge before I posted on here 😁...I too love a good badge 😊🎉

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Run46]

I think we deserve them. 😍😍

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done on your first 10 miler - great acheivement! 👍🙂

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, it felt pretty good 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Congratulations on your first over 10 miles Run46. That’s an excellent pace too. Rest up for a few days and keep hydration up. 👏👏

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Will do...Thanks Dexy 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Run46]

And love your badge 😎

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

It's pretty cool isn't it...I did a screen shot so I could post it on our family WhatsApp to show off 😆

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Congratulations!

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thanks 😊

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Well done Run46 - it's a great feeling isn't it!👍

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

It is Jonathan, thanks 😁