10miles done and a little more

[Tessie66]

No parkrun this morning as I had a long run, was dark at first then wet then sunny and warm. I was doing a 10 mile run and it went really well it went that well I ended up doing a half marathon but I feeling it now and for a treat I had chocolate milkshake and a flapjack ❤️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Well done Tessie66. A first Half is a big deal indeed!! Lots of hydration, stretching and calorie topping up required now. Your shiny new badge looks really good there! Spend the rest of your day celebrating!!

Congratulations! 🙂🥇

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you I'm over the moon 🌙 🌚 some people think I'm crazy 🤪 😜 but it means so much to me. I'm finding a lot of this running and any negative thoughts is all in your head (mine) every milestone I've never thought I could do it but I have and that amazes me because I came through the c25k I couldn't run a 100yards at first

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tessie66]

Starting at aged 66 my feelings are fairly similar! You just keep going, putting one foot in front of the other, and nothing happens to stop you. In fairness, I have always been my own biggest critic; negatives from others just bounce off….and they eventually fade away…people just have to get used to the idea; you are a very long distance runner.👍

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I have to pinch myself at times and this week because of a little injury I hadn't been out so was getting a little bit down.you are an amazing runner yourself definitely someone I can look upto with inspiration

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

🙂 I have had six years to gradually build up pace over the longer distances. Using the Nike Run HM and then Marathon apps this year has pared back my long distance times. Learning a few tricks of the trade. You have all this to come, and you still have your football strength and fitness in your legs. Sky is the limit 👍

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thank you played football the other week but definitely trying to not play so much now

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

It's amazing what you learn and how far you can go

[Cmoi Marathon]

Congratulations Tessie66 , so pleased the HM plan's working well for you. Also most excellent choice of well-deserved post-run treat!

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you enjoyed it and flapjack is my go to

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Fantastic! The badge sits well, Feed, drink and rest ... but keep everything moving ... and feel very proud. A half marathon is a great achievement!!! Congratulations,

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you so much. I'm now more confident about doing the Heaton park half marathon as long as I stick to my own pace. Definitely feeling it today though just reminds me when I first started playing football

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Tessie66]

You will smash Heaton Park. Enjoy those aches today, they're a badge of honour (running is all about framing things the right way) 😀

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Don't know about smashing it because it a tough course but at least I know what to expect and I prefer it hilly than just straight roads. Aches and pains definitely a badge of honour 😆 🤣

[IRunning 10 Miles]

That’s a great achievement. Congratulations on your first HM!!

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to IRunning]

Thank you taken some time but so happy to reach that milestone

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Wow! Congratulations on your HM distance! Such a great achievement- you must be so pleased!👍👏🙂

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Over the moon to be honest just so happy I got it done before I do the Heaton park half

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

And thank you it means so much because it was supposed to be a 10 mile run

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Tessie66]

Sometimes you just have to seize the moment…!🙂

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you 😊. My official half marathon is two weeks today so what runs should I be doing now?

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Well done and congratulations 👍👏 the badge suits you 🙂

And chocolate milk is my go-to post-run snack. Apparently it provides us with everything our bodies need immediately after a long run.

[Tessie66 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you and chocolate milk is definitely the best after a long run full of protein