10 miles in the bag!

[skysue16]

Hi folks, this is the first time I have posted on this forum because I mostly stick to runs up to 10k. I hope it is ok to pop over and say hello 👋

Recently I have been increasing the distance of my runs and running three times a week (mostly been working from home, so more time). For a while now I have been planning a run which links together several runs I have done before and was about 10 miles. So I set this as a personal goal. Well today I did it!!

I woke early and set off at about 6.30. Perfect weather - cool (at the beginning), clear, blue skies, a lovely gentle breeze and sunshine. I didn’t have a plan but felt good right from the beginning and just kept going! An interesting, varied run along pavement, lanes, grass, cycle track, trails, shingle, wet sand and pebbles!! A couple of gradual hills - puff, puff but plenty of downhill and flattish parts too. Along the route I admired beautiful trees, wild flowers, pretty cottages and wonderful bird song, just delightful. I was really enjoying the run so decided to keep going along lanes and footpaths to the beach.

I stopped briefly to take this photo and phoned hubby to explain that I just couldn’t stop running!! He agreed to pick me up in the car later 😊

Some parts of the run were very slow due to the terrain but overall a reasonable pace (for me!). I loved running on the wet sand and Squiggy the spaniel did too because he was able to explore off the lead 🐶🐾🐾

A wonderful run, certainly one to remember 😀

Maybe, just maybe I might reach that magic HM distance after all!

Happy and safe running to you all

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Great run for you today skysue16, 10 miles, excellent, regarding HM distance, that is only 5K more, I am sure you will be able to run that soon, if you wish to to see the words 10 miles next to your username tell the administrators that you have ran 10 miles. 😊 🏃🏾

That is a lovely photo with your dog sitting on the sand.

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you 😊 Yes, Squiggy enjoyed the beach 🐾🐾, he LOVES to run! I didn’t realise that there was a 10 mile badge, thanks.

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Absolutely awesome..terrific well done you..that first 10 mile is so special. It sounds to have been an looks to have been a glorious run...just wonderful xxx

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss, it was wonderful 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to skysue16]

I remember doing 10 for the first time and being so thrilled... unlike your beautiful day it was absolutely pouring down and took me an age to do it! It did not dampen my spirits though.

The photograph is beautiful. Happy Squiggy!

The badge suits you x

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Ahh, so kind thank you. Yes, I am as blessed with such a beautiful day. Everything just came together and felt good today. 👍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

It most certainly is OK to pop in to say hello! You're welcome any time 😊

That sounds like the most amazing run - what a lovely way to clock up your first ten miles. Well done!

You're right, HM really isn't that much further and is well within reach for you now. There is a pinned post with all the posts from our spring HM group this year - lots of info and discussions in there which you might find useful healthunlocked.com/marathon...

In the meantime though, you now have a shiny new 10 mile badge beside your name which you can wear with pride whenever you pop in to this forum 😍. Congratulations 👏👏👏

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda for your welcome 😀 and thanks for the links, which I will take a look at. I have a big birthday next year, wouldn’t it be amazing if I could achieve HM - nice birthday present!

Oh, and how do I get my new badge please?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to skysue16]

A piece of HM bling would be a fab birthday pressie- there's always virtual bling if you don't want to enter an organised event.

I've given you the 10 mile badge - can you see it beside your name?

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Oh yes, just spotted it!! 🤣 Thank you 😊

Yes, I might consider a virtual race because I like to run with Squiggy, maybe a Canicross event - I will ask Maddee. But running with others does give me a boost.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

That sounds a beautiful run 😍 especially the bit on the beach. For some reason I’m really missing the smell of the sea at the minute so thank you for the lovely photo.

Very well done to you Sue (and Squiggy of course) for a fab 10 miles 🏃‍♀️🐕🙂

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Thank you so much Princess. Yes, it was delightful running on the beach, the wet sand was quite firm so lovely to run on, but the pebbles were VERY tricky 😄

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Well done, superstar!!!

And welcome to the Marathon community xxx

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thank you 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

That is the way to do it; a fantastic run, lovely weather and wonderful setting. When I got to 10 miles last year, somebody, who shall be nameless said “ only a Park Run more and you will have done a HM!” I said no at the time but it only took a few weeks to build up the additional distance ....but only when and if you want to do it.🙂

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you Beachcomber 😊. I will take my time to build up the miles.

[Buddy34 Half Marathon]

Your run sounds great and on lots of different ground. Congratulations on your 10 miles and congratulations to Squiggy as well. 🥳🥳🥳🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🐕🐕

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Buddy34]

Squiggy loved it, he’s a good boy 🐶🐾🐾.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

What a lovely run skysue, and with your beautiful picture I felt I was running alongside you and squiggy. Thank you. Your new badge looks very bright and shiny. 10 miles is definitely worth a celebration - congratulations 🥳🏃‍♀️👏👏🍾🥂🤩

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Kind words, thank you Dexy. Some runs everything just all feels good! I still can’t really believe it though 😀

[Raspberrypink Half Marathon]

Well done on your achievement. Sounds like a fab run with lovely views 😊

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Raspberrypink]

Thank you, I am so lucky to have great places to run 😀

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

That's great Sue sounds perfect 😊 yep HM on the horizon definitely xxx

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Lovely badge- very well done. Sounds like an absolute stonker

I too have had more time in lockdown and built up to do my second 10 miles the other day (over 12 months since the first). It's a bloody long way isn't it?!

I am peeking at 13.1, but not committing myself just yet, what about you?

[Mandaree Half Marathon]

That run sounds so lovely! Awesome job!

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Mandaree]

It was wonderful, thank you 😊

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Brilliant skysue! Love it!! That birthday HM is a lovely goal too. Love the photo too. What a beautiful part of the world you live in.

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Yes, we are very lucky. 😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Absolutely amazing SS! The perfect run in perfect conditions. And yes of course you can reach HM. It’s ‘only’ a PR further! Bet you’ll do it! 😍

For now though, bask in that epic 10 mile glory. How lovely Squiggy was there to share your joy! 🐾🐾🐾

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Squiggy loved it, a great running pal 😊🐾🐶. He even got two off lead beach runs BUT found a dead small stingray to eat - yuk! I am basking in the glory, can’t quite believe it!

[MrsRDj Half Marathon]

Wow that sounds like a lovely run and congratulations on reaching the huge 10 mile mark!

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to MrsRDj]

Thank you so much for you kind reply. I do feel a bit pleased with myself 😉😄

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Congratulations on running 10 miles and it sounds so enjoyable too. 🎉🎉I love the photo. I did my first 10 miles just before lockdown. Now that we can exercise more freely I might try for the half marathon.

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thank you so much! I have just read your 10 mile report - fantastic 👍😀

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

Thank you. I really enjoyed it 😁

[Irish-John Marathon]

Belated but sincere CONGRATULATIONS! Sue

And to do it on those surfaces - a helluva feat!

Well done indeed!

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you very much 😀

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to skysue16]

[Elfe5]

A wonderful run for you to remember- & such a heart lifting read thanks! 😄

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Elfe5]

Thank you, Elfe how kind of you 😊