Celebrating 8 year anniversary

[skysue16]

Second 10k during the half term holiday. First one was the HUSpring 10k Challenge and last Saturday I ran another to celebrate because it was 8 years ago on 31 May 2016 that I ran my first ever 10k!! I was amazed because I never thought I would manage 5k when I started Couch to 5k in January 2016. I enjoyed the second run, although the last 2k was a bit of a struggle. Beautiful weather which meant an early start, so we didn’t get too hot! I was a little worried about my knee because after the HU 10k it really hurt, and seized up a bit, tendons I think. On this run it ached a little but it was ok afterwards. 👍 Hoping to manage a few more 10k’s in June and as my fitness improves hopefully it will feel a little easier 😂

Couldn’t resist taking a photo of these beautiful and colourful flowers 😊

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Happy Runniversary Sue! 🤩🥳👍 Eight years is a fantastic achievement ! Here’s to the next eight years and happy runs for you 🏃‍♀️and your four-legged companion!

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you, I just wish I had started when I was younger!

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Lovely piccy! And a very happy 8yr runniversary to you skysue16 ! 😊🏃‍♀️🐕xxx

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thank you 😊

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Happy 10k runniversary  skysue16 ! Great that you are back at the Magic 10!

Lovely photo too!😍

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Yes, last couple of kms a bit of effort required but good to increase distance 👍

[Folkylass]

Happy runniversary! Lovely photo too👍🥳🥳🎉👏👏

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Folkylass]

Thank you - yes, the flowers are very colourful 😊

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Eight years of 10ks. That is a fantastic achievement. Congratulations! Lovely flowers and running companion!

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Thanks, yes Squiggy loves his runs - he will be 10 in July!

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

Wow. He's looking good. I had my little old dog put to sleep this week at the age of 15+ . I never ran with her. As a scruffy little terrier she was more of a sprinter !

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Oh, sorry to hear about your little doggie 😞 Terriers are such characters and know their own minds 😂

Squiggy likes to sprint after 🐈‍⬛ 🐿️ 🦆 🐇 - well anything that moves really 😂

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

Thanks. We were so lucky to have her for so long. She was a real little cuddler- provided you weren't a bird or small furry animal! Happy running!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Happy Runniversary Sue 😁 I wouldn't have been able to resist a photo of those flowers either.2 x 10k on 2 weekends, that's great running 👏👏👏

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you 😊 🌺 💐

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Happy 8 year anniversary skysue. Great to see the faithful squiggy in the frame too. 10k is my “comeback” distance; I feel that niggles have just about admitted defeat when I get there. You are nicely set up for a running summer; running with a smile again.🙂

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yes, good to get back to 10k, albeit very slowly! 😂 I am trying to get fitter so I can keep up with hubby in the mountains in August!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

I have managed to pick up a bit of pace again over the last four weeks or so. Mixture of long runs, hill runs and intervals; usual mix in other words, with a bit of input from Coach Bennett on running more quickly without increasing effort. I am sure you will build it up, without overdoing it……and I am equally sure that Mr skysue is a gentleman and will run alongside you anyway. 😉

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I am definitely not running up any Munros 🤣 Occasionally have a jog on the way down if the tracks are not too rough but a bit hard work with walking boots and a back pack!! 🤣 🥾 🎒

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

😂😂😂

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Congratulations  skysue16 , you’re an old hand at this runny thing now. Lovely to see Squiggy enjoying the run too. 🏃‍♀️🐕

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Squiggy will be 10 in August, people are always surprised saying how young he looks. Running is good for doggies too 😂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Happy 10krunniversary Sue! What a fabulous achievement 🥳

[skysue16 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you very much Linda 😀