First ever 10 miles

Hi all managed my first 10 miles today preparing for the Brighton HM 😀feeling a bit sore but good, with stretching and foam rolling lending a hand. Also tested jelly babies for fuel and that seems to work better than gels. Is anyone else planning the Brighton HM, and do I get a badge for 10 miles? If so can I please have one 😁

Happy running all

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Congratulations! There's your badge xxx

[Hidden in reply to roseabi]

Thank you 😁

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Well done! Those last couple of km are hard the first time, aren't they?

I also am the cause of a jelly baby massacre during longer runs. 😆

[Hidden in reply to nowster]

The last few km's were tough, the plan says 11 miles next week 😬 onwards and upwards and with jelly babies now on board let's hope I get there...

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to Hidden]

I got up to 18km back in April, was trying for the HM (with an option to bail out at 20km), and had "one of those runs" which a couple of weeks later culminated in a physio visit.

Best of luck! 🤞

[Hidden in reply to nowster]

Oh no, I hope you are recovering well, 18k is a great achievement, I hope you get back to it soon, all the best 🙂

[nowster Metric Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Yes, getting back to it. See my posts in the Bridge to 10K forum here for the full story. Beware: most of my posts are long.

And I knocked 22 seconds off my PR for 5km today.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Whoop whoop! Well done and congratulations, it’s a great distance and you’re in brilliant shape to complete the HM.

I know loads of runners love jelly babies but I can’t stand them.. I think it’s the texture more than anything. But whatever works for you ….and these clearly did 💪

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Irishprincess oddly enough it's the texture of jelly babies that I like, gels made me feel very full very quickly 🥴

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

It’s all an experiment isn’t it? I’ve never tried gels and don't intend to but I’m going to try Soreen on my next long run…

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

Oh I like soreen, I'm toying with dried Apricots but the trick will be keeping them from becoming a sticky mess but as you says it's an experiment!!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

I think the Soreen might be a bit hard to eat on a run but maybe if it was buttered first…… it’s all so exciting this running business 🙂

[backintime 10 Miles in reply to Hidden]

I'm a dried apricot fan - had 2 for my 10k and didn't feel myself flagging (other than, well, having run 10k )

[backintime 10 Miles in reply to backintime]

Also, I tried once with those apple compote for children's lunch boxes, which wasn't bad, it doesn't have to be full when you start and you can take little bits.

[Hidden in reply to backintime]

Hi backintime, thanks for the info, I spotted those apple compote pouches and was thinking of giving them a go, I'll definitely try the dried Apricots. All the best...

[johnt46 10 Miles]

Well done Tracy, I achieved it two weeks ago, great feeling isn’t it? And I also took 5 jelly babies 🤣 Good luck with the HM , That was my aim but age isn’t on my side so opted for the 10miles. Maybe one day. 😱 I’m sure you will do well in Brighton and will look forward to your winning post. 👏👏👏

[Hidden in reply to johnt46]

Many thanks John and congratulations to you too 🙂

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon]

Well done!! Make sure you do strengthening exercises. I didn't and I'm on the couch...

[Hidden in reply to Lizcanrun]

Hi Liz I'm sorry to hear you are injured and hope you recover soon, I force myself to do pilates at least once per week and really enjoy it when I do it but it's hard to motivate myself, get well soon

[Over62 Half Marathon]

Congratulations on your 1st 10miles 🏅👍🙌

[Hidden in reply to Over62]

Thank you 🙂 have a great weekend

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Brilliant! Well done 👍🏻😁

[Irish-John Marathon]

Well done Its a great achievement and a fun distance.Wishing you 13.1 happy miles in Brighton

[Hidden in reply to Irish-John]

Many thanks John, have a great weekend 🙂

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to Hidden]

👍🏻

[DaneUser]

Well done I did my first 10 miles today, didn’t know you could get a badge , I had wine gums did me ok. Felt ok but was exhausted after a short walk to the shops this afternoon....😴

[Hidden in reply to DaneUser]

Thank you and congratulations to you for reaching 10 miles today 😀 its a great feeling and worth having tired legs for a couple of days..

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Congratulations Tracy 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🎉🎉🎉🏅🏅🏅. Seems you're well set for your HM.

[Hidden in reply to SkiMonday]

Many thanks skimonday, fingers crossed 🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Congratulations, that’s a great distance, and one to be very proud of.