A very grateful HU10K completed 😊

[Run46]

After last year's bouts of covid continuing to effect this year's running, I'd started to think I'd never get back to 10k.

As I was only back up to 6k & without the HU races being due, would have been doing 7k this weekend, I'd decided not to beat myself up about walking if needed or even for the last few k as long as I got round 🤔

I prepared really well, being extra carefull to stay hydrated and doing stretches & rolling in the few days prior...though I started with a cold on Thursday & was crossing everything it wouldn't cause an issue 🤞

Well this morning I woke feeling rested & apart from a mild sore throat & snuffly nose felt pretty well...so before I could dare to overthink, I drank some water, had a couple of bites of banana, a spoonful of honey, got kitted up, did some dynamic stretches, a last bit of rolling & got out the door 😊

And what a beautiful morning for a run, it started off so well, my legs felt loose, breathing was good, it certainly brought a smile to my face and let me hope maybe I could run the whole thing. With that in mind I decided to walk the few hills I'd encounter, to hopefully not overtire myself & I have to say it worked really well 👌

I'd expected to slow considerably in the last few k but in the end took them faster than expected as at 6k my watch told me my battery was low (clearly not quite as prepared as I thought 😂)...luckily I knew the route to 10k & there was a man walking his dog so I asked him the time, banked that along with my 6k time, so if it did die I'd be able to work out how long I'd taken when I got home 😁

I then proceeded to try to beat my watch battery, and though it's not something I'd recommend, it was a brilliant distraction 😳 😅

I completely forgot to worry if I was over-doing it & if I would make it to the end. In not thinking & just running (while regularly looking at my watch), I arrived home jubilant & amazingly pressed save just before my watch died 😂

I am absolutely shattered but to say I'm thrilled would be an understatement...thank you so much Linda for arranging this, & to all the wonderful folks on our fabulous HU running forums. Now I'm going for a much needed shower...that may be the smell of success but I'm not sure anyone but me would appreciate it 🤭

Included with my times are a fabulous pic my Aunty Bet sent me as it's my birthday weekend...I assume she's suggesting the drink after my run rather than during 😉

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Well done Run46 on you brilliant 10k. The 10k & HM events have given us a great challenge. It's great news that you beat your watch battery too! I hope you have given yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. I love your picture. Enjoy your drink and Happy Birthday. 🎂🥂 Xx(Ps -are you considering the Cheshire 10k/hm in Sept? Or the Chester zoo 10k?) X

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thanks CSMN, fabulous addition to my birthday weekend, makes me feel though I may be older, I'm far from old 😊

I got rid of the car recently as it was barely being used during covid & became a costly front garden ornament...it means I haven't really considered any races but I do have a friend who recently got to 10k so you never know 😉

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Love that pic! Happy Birthday to you 🥳 and what a great way to celebrate.

I do that thing too of trying to outrun my watch battery dying. It’s equally frustrating and distracting but weirdly satisfying when you finish before the battery dies 😂

Well done on the run. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP, best way to celebrate a birthday & makes you feel a bit smug eating treats knowing you've already burnt them off...well, some of them 😂

It's the 1st time I've had to outrun my battery, funny but exhausting 😅

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Well done, what a run, hills and a low watch battery always add to the excitement of running

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Haha, yes it was fun but exhausting...Happy to enjoy a lazy (and a bit smug) afternoon 😄

[ChannelRunner2]

Fantastic, Run46 ! 🎉 Wishing you that you not only outran your watch's battery but also the bug that gave you a sore throat!

Happy celebrating the successful 10K AND your birthday!!! 🥳

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to ChannelRunner2]

Thanks CR2, what a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday 😊

Fingers crossed re: the cold & that I've chased it off rather than just annoying it 😆

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Amazing Run46! You overcame the odds and smashed a fabulous 10k, plus you sound very happy - and that’s what it’s all about! 👏👏🤞🤞🤞

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky, I loved it...I think ill health & setbacks really make you appreciate the ability to run.

I am tremendously grateful to be healthy & fit enough to get out there 😊🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Run46]

Too right. I had a long lay-off and lost boatloads of fitness. Almost back there again now, and it feels fabulous doesn’t it? 🙏🏻🥰

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh yes 😀

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Great report, R46, and love the picture too. Sounds like you did pretty well there. I have also tried “running against the battery” and lost, so a double well done to you on that.

And happy birthday!

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Thanks Stephen...great day all round 😊👌

[Kevin41 Half Marathon]

well done, top running and report!

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Kevin41]

Thanks Kevin 😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Awesome 10k Run46. You have reminded me to charge my watch up tonight! It is not holding its charge as well as it used to……it would probably say the same of me! 👏👏👏👏👏🙂

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Haha, and me 😆

Thanks BC66, defo get that watch charged...it luckily worked in my favour & added a bit of excitement to the run, but I'd rather not chance it again! Where would we be without out tech 🤷‍♀️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Run46]

Trying to navigate without a compass! 🙂

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

😂

[Runnin-g Half Marathon]

Wow, well done, great achievement post Covid 👏🏽

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Runnin-g]

Thanks Runnin-g 😊

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Congratulations on getting back yo 10k in style!!!

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Thanks Week7...especially for your use of the word style in relation to one of my runs 😉😊

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Happy birthday to you Run46 and what fabulous way to celebrate it, congratulations on completing your HU 10K in a time of 1:14:35, you should be very proud of yourself, I will be running the Healthunlocked 10K this coming Wednesday.

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al, I agree, a wonderful start to my birthday 😊

Good luck on Wednesday & most of all, enjoy 🏃

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Well done - a great run AND a birthday weekend! Perfect!🙂

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, it has been a pretty perfect birthday weekend...the highlights being my run, and a particularly good Italian pizza. I'd happily have both again 😆😊

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Happy Birthday and that's a great run! My watch gave me a battery warning too and I charged it yesterday evening specially - not great!

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Thanks CLR 😊 Hmm, that's not good...is it getting on? Maybe time for an upgrade! I hate that you can't just change the battery on things anymore.

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Run46]

I know - slightly concerned that if it won't last a half - I'm going to be abandoned on a marathon run!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

What a fabulous run report and a fabulous run! You did an amazing job, especially given the cold and covid gremlins that I imagine started out with you. What a great run. and happy birthday too 🎂

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda...I feel like luck was on my side, there is definitely something about running that lifts the soul. It made my birthday 😊

[Bluebirdrunner]

Happy Birthday Run46, 🎂you did brilliantly to make the full 10k distance, as you have been building back up again after illness.

So glad you managed to finish before your watch battery died, an added incentive eh? ☺

🏃‍♀️xxx

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks BBR, oh it definitely got my legs going & no doubt my heart rate 😅

[Oldfloss Administrator]

A super run and a super time! You beat your battery too!Huge well done!

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss, now I want to run a HM again 😂...this running thing is a bit addictive 😉