10 miles - finally!

[Leotigris]

I hope this is the right forum - Inspired by SueAppleRun, I have finally managed to run 10 miles! (well, 16.43k which translates to 10.2 miles). I was originally toying with the idea of increasing to half marathon distance but I have decided that 10 miles is enough for me!

When I first started C25K in 2021 at age 63 I had no idea that I would get this far - to be brutally honest, I didn't even think that I would get to 5k. I always hated running at school and had not run since then. If anyone asked, my response would be "I don't do the 'R' word!" Even now I wouldn't say that I particularly enjoy running itself, but it's SUCH a sense of achievement to complete a run.

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

Well done Leotigris 😊

10 miles is a long way & a huge achievement

[Leotigris 10 Miles in reply to RunWillie]

Thanks RunWillie, much appreciated!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Wow, how did I inspire you? Fantastic distance, thats a really long distance. You must feel so proud 😁

[Leotigris 10 Miles in reply to SueAppleRun]

I think it's your posts on these forums Sue - I find them inspiring. I have been trying to build up to 10 miles for a few weeks and was not making enough progress before.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Leotigris]

I used the NRC HM plan too to build up to 10 miles, have you requested your badge yet?

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Definitely the right forum. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!10 miles is such an achievement.

🏆

[Leotigris 10 Miles in reply to Week7]

thanks Week7

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Congratulations!! 10 miles is an excellent achievement! You can now request your 10 mile badge! healthunlocked.com/marathon...

[Leotigris 10 Miles in reply to aliboo70]

thanks Aliboo70

[over61andstilltrying 10 Miles]

Congratulations! 10 miles is a real achievement! Brilliant! 🎉👏🍾🥂🏃🏻‍♀️

I think that you can ask for your lovely 10 mile badge here

healthunlocked.com/marathon...

[Leotigris 10 Miles in reply to over61andstilltrying]

thanks over61andstilltrying

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Well done and congratulations! I’ve awarded you your well earned badge so you can wear it with pride ⭐️⭐️⭐️

And never say never about that next goal. This place is full of us who once said we wouldn’t run more than 5K 😍😂

[Leotigris 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

thanks Irishprincess

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Huge congratulations! 10 miles really is an amazing milestone - especially for a 'non-runner'🤣 Never say never to the half though ...

[Leotigris 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda, maybe I won't rule it out completely

[RosesAreRed777]

Wow amazing. You are an inspiration. I started running last year. I did my 1st 10k this year and now hearing this from someone in a very similar position and age ( I hated R word too!) , maybe I could do a 10 mile. Well done and keep going. Love it 🥰

[Leotigris 10 Miles in reply to RosesAreRed777]

thanks RosesAreRed! If I can do it I am absolutely certain you will be able to

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Congratulations on the 10 mile run!👏👏 It really is an achievement! It took me years before I ran longer than 10k. One parkrun from a half marathon. 😀

[Leotigris 10 Miles in reply to Lavender1962]

Thanks Lavender