10k to Half Marathon training: Week 4 Run 1

[Zee221b]

Happy Monday everyone! How are you all?

Today was my day off and I had quite the lie in . I've made an effort to change my mindset regarding running. Even though I am working to a schedule, it's one that I've chosen for myself and it's ok to not follow it to a T. Besides, once I take the pressure off, it tends to happen naturally anyway. BUT if it doesn't that's okay too. I went in to today's run with that mindset. 2km in to the run and I just wasn't really feeling it. Not enough to stop but I just didn't forsee my self going for much longer. But somehow I did. I listened to JaackMaates Happy Hour podcast which had me thoroughly entertained. I saw a lot of other runners which definitely helped, and gave me the urge to keep going, I just kept it steady, no rush. I ran alongside the river and with a bit of effort I made it to 14km! Just to really solidify it, I ran another km for my first ever 15km! I'm so so happy. My legs felt like jelly and I walked and stretched thoroughly after before asking my dad to pick me up. A hot shower later and I'm ready to relax the rest of the day ☺️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That's the way to start a week ... not feeling it but smash out 15k anyway 😅. We have a 10 mile badge waiting for you (16.1k), it will soon be yours!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Well done on your 15k, thats a good run for your day off. Not far to 10 miles now.

[Zee221b Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you! Yes not long now 😀

[Grannyhugs 10 Miles]

Brilliant run, pushing on after a struggle at 2km. You are so close to your 1st 10mile run now what a great new badge that will be. Happy running 🤗

[Zee221b Half Marathon in reply to Grannyhugs]

I'm looking forward to the badge! 😆