First 10 miles

[PDIGC]

I'm preparing for the HU virtual HM in May. I normally do a long run on Friday and this evening completed 16.1km (10 miles) in 2hr 3min 15secs. I completed C25K at the end of June last year and have really enjoyed running 3 times a week since then and competed my first 10k race in November. I feel like a different person, having started eating a bit healthier and portion control since last April I've lost 4.5 stone in weight and now have a healthy BMI. I also stopped smoking in Oct the previous year which was probably even more important! Im lucky that I don't have mental health issues, but running for me has such a positive impact... I zone out and listen to podcasts (I don't like running to music) and it just clears my head. Living in Gran Canaria I've had to adapt to the heat when running and it's starting to get rather warm with 30ºC expected this weekend! It would be nice if there were the equivalent of park runs here or even running clubs but not found anything local yet.

For those running in the HU HM I'll see you on the start line! Have a great weekend everyone.

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

Well done PDIGC 👍🏻

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Brilliant!

[Instructor57]

Congratulations on your first 10 miles 😁👍

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Well done PDIGC 10 miles is such a milestone. Running has such a positive impact all round doesn’t it 😊😊😊.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

What a fab post! Well done for all those achievements, not just the running one 👏

[dory950 Metric Marathon Half Marathon]

Wow, great story and well done on your training especially in that heat !

Have a great half 😊

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Such great progress PDIGC ! Yes I’ll be there in some shape or form at the HUHM! Good luck with your training. 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Congratulations on the 10 mile milestone! A fabulous achievement. That's such a positive life change to make - well done all round, may you reap the benefits for a long time 😊

See you on the HUHM start line 👍

[PDIGC Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda. I know it's been said by so many others on these forums, but I really hadn't expected to become hooked on running especially having started so late in life (63 in May). I work online from home and had found I was finishing work, making dinner and sitting on the sofa all evening. I now look forward to getting my trainers on and going for a run which really helps if it's been a stressful day. I suppose I just generally feel healthier and fitter than I can remember.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Good first 10 miles PDIGC; I am 71 by the way; cease with the late in life talk !!😂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Wow you're doing wonderfully