HU Virtual 10k

[Dexy5]

Sorry I couldn’t join you all on Sunday but after running 5k on grass on Saturday, I was in no condition to run a 10k on Sunday.  I take my hat off to  cheekychipmunks ,  TailChaser and  Katnap who did exactly that in real races. But then again, they are much younger .

So after a 3k on Monday, today I was heading out on my 10k.  I didn’t use the playlist as I don’t pay for a Spotify account and I didn’t want the ads cutting in.  And as I have over a thousand tunes downloaded to iTunes I just put it on shuffle so that I wouldn’t know what was coming up next.  I also started NRC 90 minute run with the lovely Coach Bennett.  I wasn’t intending to run race pace so that suited me fine.

The blue skies and warm temperatures have finally arrived, and there was a very light breeze to bring a bit of relief.  Sunglasses and a sports sunscreen were on.  UpTheStanley was running 10k too but we ran separately today to run at our own pace.  I headed east along the prom to the Hayling Island Ferry.  UTS was returning before I got there so we high fived as we passed. I turned round at the ferry jetty and there were clear views of Langstone Harbour and Hayling Island, the sunshine glinting off car windows and the pub on the other side of the water.  It was now about 18C and I was mopping my face with the buff on my wrist as I ran along. But it was nice and cool when I ran in the shade of conifers alongside the caravan park so when I got the end of them I turned around a few times to take full advantage of it for a bit longer.  Then it was back on the prom again and running that familiar route towards the pier.  UTS had finished his 10k well before me and he joined me when I’d got to about 7.5k.  But I sent him on his way as I felt it was affecting my natural pace.  I walked a bit while I drank water and retrieved a fruit gum from my belt.  Then on I ran, and finally finished up by running around canoe lake and under the trees by the tennis courts.  By which time, UTS had bought his paper and was waiting for me in a local cafe where we had cappuccino, a big jug of water and shared a bacon ciabatta under a parasol in the garden. 

Phew I did it, but it was a reminder that we will need to get out earlier again now that summer is on its way.  I always go on a bit further than the distance just to make sure Strava shows the full 10k; my actual 10k time was 77:57 today.  

Loving reading everyone’s posts this week.  

Whoops, forgot to say, this week is 5 years since I graduated c25k! I think TailChaser was the only one to respond to my graduation post that is still here, But there are many of you who followed in the class of 2018. Haven’t we had a ball as a result of running!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Superb run in beautiful conditions ending in a typically civilised fashion. Sharing a bacon ciabatta; it must be love ❤️🙂

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

it’s more of an indication of how big they are. The cafe is used to us asking to have it cut in two with a separate plate now.

PS a final note on my post above.

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

woo hoo Dexy, sounds delightful.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Shake-and-run]

It was lovely but warm. 🥵

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations to you and UTS on running the Spring Healthunlocked 10K, I bet you enjoyed your meal after the run, I also ran it staring at 07:50, that was my 36th 10K altogether since I began C25K just over 5 years ago.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you Al, 0750 would have been more sensible- it was 0959 when we started today. I graduated on 15 May 2018, which is not far from when you started.

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I am a member of the class of 2018, my first run of week 1 of C25K was the 18th April, run 3 of week 9, graduation run was Monday 18th June 2018

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

What a super run Dexy, it was hot this morning, oh a buff round wrist, good idea, I just drip in the sun, that suncream was needed too, enjoy a relax for the rest of the day

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes that buff is vital. I use a sport sunscreen so it doesn’t run in my eyes when I sweat (or should I say perspire?).

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Dexy5]

Ladies apparently glow, but I'm sure us runners sweat.I have towelling wristbands but haven't used them yet, I like the buff idea and went through ours recently and washed them so I have a good stock, an odd benefit of suddenly having double of everything

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Dexy5]

I forgot to say happy Runniversary, you are just under a year ahead of me, I missed mine this year too,

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to SueAppleRun]

Well Happy late runniversary to you. I will toast my post run water to you.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Dexy5]

😊

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Happy runniversary Dexy5 ! I think that you qualify as Head Graduate with your organisational skills.

I might be one of the more junior and ill disciplined members (other than in terms of age); my first C25k run was on 25 May 2018 and I “graduated” sometime in August. I must look it up …..calf problem delayed my graduation….story of my running life!

I must dream up a special run for the 25th ….maybe that 25k (definitely joking!!)

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

I don’t know about Head Graduate BC!

I saved my first calf problem until the 2nd parkrun. Too much, too fast, too soon! I should have listened to Oldfloss .

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Shouldn’t we all!!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Well done on the 10k Dexy, and happy runniversary too! That means my 5th year of starting C25K is coming up (mid June) with my graduation in August like Beachcomber66 . Isn’t it wonderful how we’re still keen as ever? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Yes, earlier starts are in order now. Not that we’re allowed to complain about warmth after the winter and spring we just endured

Did you say you did a separate runniversary post too? I can’t see it. You know I always reply! 😅

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

There was no separate runniversary post cheekychipmunks , I just amended this one after I forgot to mention it. The motley crew will celebrate my 5 years of parkrun on Saturday by going for a nice breakfast. Just for a change. 😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Ahh, glad I didn’t miss it Dexy. 🙏🏻 A standard Saturday coming up for you then, but with an extra excuse! We’ll be celebrating Jenny’s 50th this weekend as you know, most likely st Severn Bridge. 😀

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Have a brilliant time, and don’t forget to tell the RD!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Of course! 😀

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Congratulations on your 5th runniversary Dexy and well done on your 10k! It was warmer than I expected today - I was down on the beach this morning sitting in the sun with one of the granddaughters, so our paths nearly crossed (again!), and had to lose the jumper. Here's to the next 5 years and some!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you JonathanP . Yes there were a lot of pre-schoolers enjoying the beach this morning.

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Lovely run. Congratulations too on you 5 year running "career" Did you think that you would be running 10k races 5 years later?

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Week7]

I certainly didn’t Week7 and I wasn’t sure I would run be able to run 5k when I graduated let alone 10k or 10 miles .

[Week7 Half Marathon]

I find it completely bizarre to think that it is possible to keep running for over an hour without really thinking about it don't you? I'm not saying it's easy but just the fact that our bodies can do these things that , for me at least, always seemed like something only Megasporty people could do!So amazing what a bit of hard work and commitment ( and luck) combined with the inspiration and support of these chats can do.

Huge respect to you for getting past the 5 year mark and here's to many more happy runs 🥂.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Week7]

So true. Thank you, and good luck with your running journey.

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

Happy Runniversary Dexy. All for one and one for all!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

😂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Five years is amazing isn't it Dexy? Who knew when we all set out that we'd still be here so long after 😊. Happy runniversary, and a great run to mark it 👏👏👏

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Indeed. I didn’t even find the forum until week 7 of c25k, but there’s no doubt that the things I have achieved since that graduation is down to the support and knowledge I found on ‘the bridge’ and at parkrun .

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Well done on your HU 10k. It sounds like perfect running conditions and very nicely rounded off with breakfast. Happy Runniversary too! 🎉

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thank you Cantstopmenow .

[Kevin41 Half Marathon]

congratulations on your 10k and on your 5th year since graduation!!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Kevin41]

Thanks Kevin

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Happy Runniversary Dexy 🥳 that’s a great way to celebrate!

Summer has clearly hit you first as it’s not that warm here yet but it made be smile when I read you had to put suncream on 🙂 bring it on! 😎

Well done for the run, sounds just lovely.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

I’m sure it will get to you soon IP. ☀️

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

It has! 😎

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Well done Dexy, great run & a very well earned brunch 👏 🎉

I've just got to 5 years too...started running at 46 (well, a couple of months before but didn't come here & do it properly until then) and I've just hit 51. There must have been something in the air in 2018! And yes...the fun we've had due to running & the support of this brilliant forum 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Run46]

Happy runniversary to Run46 . I be got a feeling there will be many of these over the next few months.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Well done Dexy,sounds like a lovely run! Xxx

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to aliboo70]

if you’ve ever done the Pieces of Eight, it used to be along this route aliboo70 .

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon]

awww what a great run report, really enjoyed reading that and really envy where you run it looks lovely. I've just hit my 3rd anniversary from C25K and finding this fantastic forum can't believe its 3 years already since I did that, thinking I'd never run 30 mins and here I am, 6 weeks ago having ran my firt HM!! The power of running!!😀🙌

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Congratulations on your 3rd anniversary and your first HM Hedgehogs123 . It’s an amazing programme isn’t it?

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Absolutely!!🥴

[ForbiddenPlanet Half Marathon]

Well done - the heat is a killer! 👏 Can't believe I'm looking forward to summer being over; running is turning me into a spoilsport. 😂

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

it’s funny how it’s gone from cold to hot within a few days rather than a slow build up.

[TailChaser Marathon]

Wow Dexy, that’s some detective work! Am I really?!! Congratulations on your runniversary, it really has been a blast hasn’t it? Here’s to many more! 🥳🥳🥳

[over61andstilltrying 10 Miles]

Hello Dexy, Congratulations on your 5 years and your 10km! 🎉🏃‍♀️😊🏁 My apologies for my late reply, there always seems to be too much going on.

I noted your, 'I wasn’t intending to run race pace.' Any idea of effort over 4 or 5 seems not allowed for the injury prone person I have become. Boo! Currently my right hamstring and last Thursday my right buttock as well giving pain. 😔 Oh dear! But I live in hope...

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to over61andstilltrying]

I’m so sorry that injuries are still bugging you over61andstilltrying . It’s so unfair that you want to keep running but your body has other ideas.