2nd 10 miles - a year after the last one!

[JonathanP]

My first 10 mile run was on 9th October 2019. I was pleased to achieve it but happy to return to regular 5 & 10ks - marathon (or even HM) distance is not for me! However it wasn't long afterwards that I had my first injury (torn hamstring), which stopped me running for about 4 weeks.😢 That was followed in April by arthritis in a toe and related swelling of my foot. Then at the end of July I had an issue with my piriformis which, although only painful when sitting, led me to reduce the distance I was running while having some physio treatment. So it has been a bit of a year for injuries - although I should say that in between the above I have enjoyed my running.😀

With the piriformis issue now resolved, I have continued to do one 10k and 2 x 5ks per week, but have changed my 10k route for something less hilly. I've also finally realised that slower running can be a good thing! Those made me think about having another go at 10 miles, so over the last couple of weeks I've increased my 10k to 12 and then 14. I had a painful back at the beginning of the week, but this morning all seemed fine and the weather was perfect!👍

So off I went at 8.30, down to and round my 'home' parkrun course at Portsmouth Lakeside - today inhabited only by a few anglers.😢 From there I ran southward along the foreshore, complete with new sea defences - not many places in Portsmouth don't have a sea view! Turning round, I retraced my steps, doing a couple of loops round local roads to add up to the right distance. My first 10 miles had been 16.11km, so I did 16.16 just to make sure this was my longest ever run! My time (1.49.43) was as planned a bit slower than my first, with a pace of 6.47 mins/km, plus every k under 7.00.😀

Finally, this Sunday would have been this year's Great South Run in Portsmouth. As yet I've resisted taking part in a race during my running life, but I had toyed with the idea of entering - before you know what. So today could also be my virtual GSR!

Happy running one and all !

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

That is brilliant after all your injuries Jonathan. 10 miles is a very long way and I haven’t done it since the Great South Run last year. Your slow seems very fast to me.

It is my intention to enter again next year. You can join me .........

I am doing 10k on Sunday so will wear last year’s shirt in sympathy of the cancellation.

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy - you can keep me to that!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to JonathanP]

Whoop whoop - I shall 😂

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to JonathanP]

In fact I have just registered interest on the GSR website so they will email me when entries open.

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Sorry about your recent injuries but congratulations on completing your second 10 miles run in a very good time of 1.49.43, a sub two hours 10 miles run is a great achievement for newer runners, my first and so far only 10 miles run was a little over two hours,

It's nice to know that you also run on the same course in Portsmouth as our friend Dexy5, perhaps you have met her, I just hope that all your injury problems are over.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to AlMorr]

Oh yes Al, we are real running buddies. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al - well done on your 10 miles too!

Yes, I know Dexy and the rest of the Southsea parkrun crew very well - we have run together on many occasions. We are really lucky to have 2 parkruns in Portsmouth - one along Southsea prom and mine in the north of the city.

[Katnap Marathon]

Fantastic JP!

HM is only a parkrun beyond 10 miles.

You could always Jeff it. Windoze is doing 9 minutes run and 1 minute walk (and repeat)

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Katnap]

Thanks Katnap - I will bear your suggestion in mind!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Katnap]

😈

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

Well done JP on your return from injury. A great way to celebrate too with a 10 miler. 👍👏👏👏

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks Brian - it did feel great !

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

What a triumph! That's been an uphill year for you for sure, but what resilience! Congratulations on a great run. There will be another GSR .... 😊

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Thanks Linda - it has felt like one thing after another, but🤞

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Yay Jonathan, well done! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 That run was a massive deal after the injuries, lockdown etc. I bet you’re super pleased with yourself! HM next surely? Now that you’ve discovered slow running (although I’m not sure you and I are in the same page on that front!), you’ll do it no problem. 😀

I can’t believe the GSR was a whole year ago. I enjoyed that race and would love to do it again! 😀

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky - I wasn't expecting to do it again, but it just felt right! HM? We'll see 😜

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

You know now you’ve mentioned it on here it’s the law don’t you? 🤣🤣😈😈

[grumpyoldgirl]

Woohoo! 🙌

Way to go JP! I bet that feels good 😊

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks GOG - it certainly does!

[SueKen Half Marathon]

Great run! And well done for persevering through the injuries and rehab 👏🏻

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to SueKen]

Thanks SueKen - I just kept going!

[TailChaser Marathon]

Congratulations JP! A fab achievement after quite a year. 👏👏👏💪🏅

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to TailChaser]

Thanks TC - hopefully injuries will leave me alone for a while!😀

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

I think you’ve had more than your fair share now 👍

[Raspberrypink Half Marathon]

Brilliant. It’s hard to come back from injury. Well done on your 2nd 10 miles. I said I couldn’t do a HM but managed it this week. You never know ......

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Raspberrypink]

Thanks RP - I think I could, but do I want to ?😜

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

Yes. 😈😈😈

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

What is all this talk about HM??? You have just run a great 10 miles after an awful injury blighted year. Today, and for the rest of the week just celebrate 🎉🥇🥂🏆!! You are always so supportive of the rest us, it is great to see you back in form. Beware of mystic cheeky’s magic spells 🧙‍♀️ though. I set out to do a 10/12k one day and came out of a trance with my watch showing a HM......sneaky cheekychipmunks 😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

😈🤣😈

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Get thee behind me, temptation!!😀

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks for your comments BC - I was just following in your footsteps!👍

Yes, I had noticed Cheeky's horns!😜

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

I have no idea what you mean Jonathan! 😈😈

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

What a great recovery Jonathan, absolutely brilliant 🙂 and great time too. You must be thrilled.

Hopefully you’ve had your share of injuries, in fact you’ve probably had someone else’s share too 🙄

Here’s to a future of joyous injury-free runs.....and maybe a first race for you 🏃🙂

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP - I hope so too. And as for the race - stranger things have happened!

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Brilliant! Congratulations on a really great run. You’ve been challenged quite a bit on the injury front and the lockdown and pushed through it all. HM sounds like it may still be on the table, perhaps next year 🙂👏👏

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Decker]

Thanks Decker - on the table, but pushed to the back, I think !

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Well done Jonathan, brilliant job 👏

Sounds like you enjoyed it too...I imagine after all the injuries you've had holding you back you can really appreciate being able to reach your full potential once again, congrats 😊🎉

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to Run46]

Thanks Run46, I certainly do!

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Brilliant result! Well done!

It can be good to mix up your weekly distances to stop from getting into a rut or actually limiting yourself.

[JonathanP 10 Miles in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks JoJo - I tend to be a creature of habit, so will try to mix it up a bit!