I ran a 10k!

katymcd81

I used to run a lot, and last summer I did a 10k race, finishing in 65 minutes.

Stupidly I let my motivation desert me after the race, and I stopped running (and started to get fat again, surprise surprise). I got my shoes on again a few weeks ago, and to my surprise I managed a 5k without stopping or walking, and last night, I decided to push it a bit further, just to see if I could do the same with a 10k...

...and I did! My time was 75 mins, which is pretty slow (just over 12 minute miles), but in my defence the route is HILLY, and I've never been a particularly fast runner, I just plod, lol.

I am so chuffed with myself, even if I couldn't actually take my own shoes off after I got in :blushing: I'm really enjoying seeing what my body can do, whether running or swimming or weights.

And I actually noticed and felt a difference in the way I look this morning...I'm 11.5lb down, and it's just starting to show a little bit. YAY :bigsmile:

jazee11

Wow!

I know you are glad you did that and I am too! Feels good to be back and capable, eh?

I will also be revisiting the getting in shape thing. You are quite an inspiration to me.

Thanks for the post.

caldon4523

the fact you were able to go out there and complete the run is a tribute to your character. Keep up the good work!

911Megz

That is awesome!!! I am supposed to be training for a half marathon and I can't find the motivation to do it! I do other things to work out that I love more! LOL! My half marathon is in 6 weeks! Today I set out for a 4 mile jog and I had to walk some of it! It was 85 degrees out also! I think you did great!!!

girish_ph

There is a lesson here for all of us. Fitness is a LIFE LONG process. There is no end. No goal. Just eating good food and moderate exercize as a way of life. I myself am so susceptible to these breaks... I must watch out. We all must.

stephaniekhani

Congrats!!! I'm running 10k tomorrow as part of a team triathlon event... I'm so scared! It's my first race ever! I managed 71 minutes on my final practice run Thursday night, so well happy with that considering three months ago I couldn't run for 10 minutes!

LittleMissRainey

You're awesome

And you're Scottish, which adds to the awesomeness. I'm going to friend you, if you don't mind?

katymcd81

You're awesome

And you're Scottish, which adds to the awesomeness. I'm going to friend you, if you don't mind?

Of course! I've friended you back :bigsmile: I hope you don't mind that I'm living in the wilds of England now, lol

Thank you everyone for the congrats and support, it makes me feel even better!

Prestissima

Congrats!
It motivates SO MUCH when you can see what your body can! I'm sure you can improve you result soon

johari69

Well done! I can really identify with this. I started running this year, and recently managed to run 5k without stopping, I just can't believe it. I'm planing to do a 10k next March. It's really helping with weight loss too.

LittleMissRainey

You're awesome

And you're Scottish, which adds to the awesomeness. I'm going to friend you, if you don't mind?

Of course! I've friended you back :bigsmile: I hope you don't mind that I'm living in the wilds of England now, lol

Thank you everyone for the congrats and support, it makes me feel even better!

Haha, not at all. I was actually born in England, parents are born and bred Edinburgh though. Been here 20 years so it's like England who? lol.

MelisRunning

Congrats on your 10K~your HILLY 10K! I also ran a hilly 10K last Spring in Vicksburg, Mississippi on the battlefield from the Civil War. It was a pretty cool race and my time was slow but I am proud of it as you should be too! Kudos!!!