Ran my first 10 miles!

[a_in_gsr]

I did my first 10 mile run! 1h35 so also my longest time wise run yet

I used the distance based 10 mile run on NRC - partially for comfort, and partially because I just really like these runs. Also because they always tell you your distance I turned off the strava announcements for pace, and went by feel instead.

I planned a route which took me along the river, through the pretty part of the city, around a lake, and then all the way back home! From this it was also easier to split up in my mind - into different chunks. I must say my body just wasn't feeling optimal today, so in the beginning I wondered whether to attempt the distance or not, but after about 6 or 7k I settled into it and found more of a rhythm.

For most of it I felt pretty good! Coach Bennet decided to do a fartlek at km 11 which I honestly though he was joking about until he was telling me to pick it up! And then again haha. But thankfully this didn't tire me out too much. The last mile and a half though I could really tell I was tiring. Somehow it felt like I was slowing down a lot, although Strava tells me otherwise.

Unfortunately because I took a wrong turn somewhere in my run, at 10 miles I was still 3km away from home! I was tempted to continue running, but thought it wouldn't be sensible - so I walked. I swear that 2/3km walk home was so much harder than the run itself! Also I had developed little blisters on the bottom / ball of my feet which has never happened before - and that was definitely a limiting factor to the run.(please give my advice on blisters on the bottom of your feet??)

On the other hand, I felt better come the end than I thought I might have done! my legs and arms were tired for sure, but aerobically I was good. And I somehow managed negative splits! Started with 6:20, and then finished with 5:21!

I wish I could have done nothing all afternoon but unfortunately I was working in a garden all afternoon. With this run, plus 4h of shovelling soil, I don't think I'll move for a couple of days

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations on running your first 10 miles run, you will feel tired with that run and 4 hours of shovelling soil, the words 10miles should soon appear next to your username 😊.

[a_in_gsr Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

thank you ALMorr! I definitely feel tired thats for sure and ahhhh yes I look forward to it!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Seriously quick first 10 miles; negative splits too....just brilliant 👍

[a_in_gsr Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

thanks I was just hoping to complete the distance so the splits came as a (very nice) surprise!

[Roxdog 10 Miles]

That's amazing! Well done.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Congratulations on a fantastic run! That's a great time for 10 miles.

I remember exactly where I was when I did that guided run and was suddenly expected to fartlek after an hour of being told to take it steady 😀

Hooe you're not too stiff and achy tomorrow- keep moving!

I'll give you your 10 mile badge just now.

[a_in_gsr Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

ahhh thank you!

Yes my brain was all "I didn't sign up for this!!" at the fartlek and also thanks for the badge!

[Raspberrypink Half Marathon]

Well done. A long way to run and that’s a really great time👏🏼. Hope you’re not feeling to achy today

[a_in_gsr Half Marathon in reply to Raspberrypink]

thank you! Luckily the aches aren't too much actually

[Hidden]

Very many congratulations on this run. 10 miles is such a terrific distance 🙂 I always use Vaseline between my toes and on the balls of my feet for running. If it's very wet then it can be difficult to avoid!

Well done on an awesome achievement 👏 👏👏👏 your progress is just terrific 😃

[a_in_gsr Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

thank you GTFC! Yes I'm super proud of the distance

ah okay I'll try vaseline! It was weird because it was on both feet at exactly the same place, so it must be my foot positioning or something?

[Magellan Marathon]

Compeed plasters. They are really good for blisters. I did my first 10 miles on Thursday, and I got my first running blisters in the process, and the Compeed were so effective that I was able to do 7k on Sunday without exacerbating the blisters at all.

Well done on your 10 miles, especially with that fast pace and negative splits!

[a_in_gsr Half Marathon in reply to Magellan]

oh okay thanks! Ahhh then also congratulations on your first 10 miles!! Yeah I'm hoping as my feet toughen up / get used to longer distances they'll become immune to blisters

but thank you!!

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Brilliant day for you...10 miles in a super speedy time most of us can only dream of, negative splits and then 4 hours of gardening! You must be exhausted but happily so I imagine...very well done on an amazing run 🎉👏

[a_in_gsr Half Marathon in reply to Run46]

thank you! Yes I was really rather tired (and hungry!) but overall very happy

[Over62 Half Marathon]

Fantastic - well done 👏 you have achieved this part of the plan - enjoy and bask in the moment 👍🎉😃

[a_in_gsr Half Marathon in reply to Over62]

thank you! Yes I'm now feeling more like I am on a plan after completing the distance

[Leosmit]

10 miles - fantastic achievement. Well done!