HU 10k 😎

[RunWillie]

I had originally signed up for the HM but after a niggly knee sadly had to pull out. I’m back on a half marathon plan so today’s HU 10k fitted in nicely with a 6 miler on my plan.

It’s heating up here so after dropping the boys to school set off before it got too hot.

My long run recommended pace from running world’s calculator is between 6.55-7.47 so I was determined to stick to that. I had my easy run road shoes on to remind me 😆

7.22, 7.21, 7.09, 7.04, 7.06, 7.09, 7.02, 6.58,

6.57, 6.50

1:11:06 with an average pace of 7.06/KM

Happy with that and thankful I wasn’t running 13.1 miles today. I’m not sure starting a HM plan just before Summer was the best idea 🤭

Oh well. I’ve started now! ❤️🏃‍♀️

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations on completing your HU 10k RunWillie, as I write this to you the time in the UK is 5.45am, at 8am I intend to run my 20th 10K which will be my HU 10K, a big difference in temperature, 6C, not the 20+ temperature you ran in, once again well done on your run this morning. 😊 🏃🏾

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Wow! AlMorr up with the birds!

Cheering you on for your 20th 10K 👍🏻

It is hot here today 😎

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

👍 🏃🏾 Thanks RW

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Hi RunWillie, I have just completed the Healthunlocked 10K which was my 20th 10K in a PB time of 1:08:44 beating my previous PB of 1:09:23 of over 2 years ago, very nice morning with a temperature of 6C.

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Well done AlMorr 👍🏻

That is brilliant. You smashed it 👊

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

👍 🏃🏾

[GTFC Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Cheering you on Al! Steady Away 😃

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Thanks, just completed my 20th 10K in a PB time of 1:08:44👍

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

That’s a good run and if the photo is anything to go by a great place to run

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SueAppleRun

It’s beautiful here. I try and run along the ocean most days! It’s very flat though so it’s probably making me a terrible runner🤣

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to RunWillie]

Flat running is good, most of our running is on the flat. Hills are a challenge and useful in their own way, it really is beautiful there thank you for sharing

[GTFC Marathon]

That's a really excellent paced run 👆👆👆 Congratulations on the 10k and positive thoughts on the training ahead 😀

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

Thanks GTFC 🤞no more niggles 👍🏻

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Excellent. Great pacing there, with a strong finish. I'll add your results. I'm sure heat will be a battle, but think of it as an extra training level - the real thing will be so much easier 😊

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks linda9389 😍 I took you with me today on my run! Thanks for all your hard work organising this. You’re amazing!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

It's our pleasure, always

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Well done RunWillie on your HU HM! That’s a good time too. What a lovely photo, it must be lovely to run along there. 😊😊😊😄

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Thanks Frenc 😍

I’ve managed to increase my 5k pace this year but the majority of my runs are done nice and steady. Just a 10k today. HM in that time would be a miracle for me! 🤣

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Ah I am sorry RunWillie, I got all muddled up - I think I posted without having had enough coffee. I do apologise. Well done though! 😊😊😊

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to Frenc]

No need to apologise Frenc

My next HM goal is 2.5hrs which will probably be a stretch 😂

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Go for it! Mine will be to finish a HM and not feel as though someone beat me up 🤣.

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to Frenc]

That should be my goal 🤣

[Cmoi Marathon]

Well done on your 10k RunWillie , especially in the heat!

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks Cmoi 😍

I’ll keep running in the heat until the boys break for Summer. 5am starts are more appealing when I’m not wrangling boys out the house for school 🤣

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

I'm not sure I'd ever find a 5am start appealing RunWillie , I'm absolutely not a morning person!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Well done! You finished strong there by the look look of your splits 💪

But boo to the niggly knee ☹️ Hope it settles down soon. And good luck with the training 🍀

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Irishprincess 😍

Niggly knee is hopefully gone. My home shopping delivery got delivered very early a few weeks back on a long run day & I sprinted back to save the ice cream and fish! 😂 I’m normally fine if I stick to a fast (for me)ParkRun and steady for the rest.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Great news about the knee 👍

[Jools2020 Half Marathon]

Well done for your 10K! Very nice pace in the warm sun!

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools2020 😍 Hope you’re doing ok with all your move stuff. x

[Jools2020 Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

There’s so much stuff going on, but yes, thank you, I’m coping. It’s my ‘one day at a time’ strategy! I’m off to see the house again tomorrow with my brother 😊

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to Jools2020]

Sending hugs x

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Great run, hopefully your knee behaves itself and you can continue your HM training x

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Thanks sparky66 😍 I’m terrible about doing strengthening and only really like running so I hope so too. x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Brilliant 10k RW. It’s a lovely distance isn’t it? You’ll get to HM no problem. I’m looking forward to hearing how your training goes. 🏃‍♀️😀👊

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheekychipmunks 😍I don’t run many 10k’s as normally go longer or shorter. It’s a great distance. I’m hoping that following a plan this time for HM will work better. I’m not Jeffing it this time as well 👊

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Nice one 👍🏻 👌🏻 😁

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks GoGo_JoJo 😍

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done! Job’s a good un 👍🏅🥂 congratulations 🥳😃

[RunWillie Metric Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble 😍