HU Spring 10K challenge

[Curlygurly2]

Following my HM on Wednesday, I was rather surprised to run all the way on this. I had expected to do run/walk, or at least have some walk breaks, but after a slowish start I felt quite good and just kept running! A strong wind after I turned round to come home slowed me down for a couple of KM, but I just kept plodding.....thinking of you lot all running with me! I even managed to speed up a bit for the last KM.

1 hour 28, I'm happy with that.

[Tasha99 Marathon]

That’s fantastic CG2!

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you xx

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Hi CG. That’s doubly impressive that you did right after the other run. Very well done.

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thank you xx

[Jonno34 Marathon]

Well done, especially so soon. TBH I think it is more mind over matter. I went for 10 the other day and failed because it was like I gad done a HM so what more was there? I had to do a bit of a mind reset. So well done for stepping up to the mark.

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to Jonno34]

I just kept thinking - the other day I still had 12 k, 15 K, 10 K or whatever left to run...also I tell myself I've just started and feel fresh - sometimes it works sometimes not!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

I usually find that I've had enough when I reach my target distance. Reckon it's down to either a/ an exact balance of training, nutrition, pace and effort or b/ a psychological effect. Whilst it would be nice to think that it's a/, I reckon that, in my case, it's mostly b/.

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

I know what you mean, it's like you psych yourself up for a particular distance...

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done shug! 🏃‍♀️💪👍💥🌪💨

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thank you MW x

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Brilliant!

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Thank you x

[CBDB]

Big congrats! 🎉🎊🍾🥳 woohoo 🙌 You can be very happy with that! Brill!

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to CBDB]

I am! Still room for improvement, but for today I'm happy!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Nice one, especially with the headwind on the way back and your HM in the week. Sounds like you set your pace just right at the start!

[Katnap Marathon]

Well done for toughing it out!

[Mummycav]

Well done Curlygurly2 and so you should be proud....very proud xx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That's a fab run! Just amazing after the HM just a few days ago!!!