I finally did it. I ran a sub 60 – 10k!!!!
Saturday I was scheduled to run 11k for my 10k training program for the Bluenose Marathon (10k) I’m running on May 18th in Halifax, Nova Scotia. My husband was home but on a course so I couldn’t run it during the day.
The girls and I had an awesome play date in the morning with friends: picnic lunch, played at a playground – just a great morning all around. We got home, Hilary went down for a nap, Lilly went in her room for “quiet time” and I laid down on my bed. My body was completely exhausted and at this point I didn’t think my long run was even going to happen. Zzzzzz……….
17 months old!!!!
My husband got home, we had dinner, played with the girls and got them to bed. Then I got my running gear on (no pictures, sorry). I wore my new purple PRO Compression socks, new Asics, Capri running pants….I know, I looked hot, a purple short-sleeved running shirt {“I Run This Town” – Bluenose shirt from 2011} and a long-sleeved running shirt. ALL purple…my new favourite colour besides these:
And, in with the NEW!
I was a little worried I’d be too warm but it was perfect. Perfect temperatures outside, the sun was setting and I was running on a busy road against traffic. I got to see a stream I didn’t know existed, it wasn’t that bad running on the main road, the moon was stunning, had numerous cars honk at me {hello back}. I ran at a constant steady pace with my breathing under control and my legs feeling great the whole time. Well, 99% of the time.
Around 8k, I increase my speed a little and at 9k I saw I was at 53 minutes and some odd seconds so I pushed it knowing I would finish the last km on this dang hill that gets me at the end of every run. I thought about changing my route so I could avoid the hill but then thought, “no, do the hill – you will thank yourself after the Bluenose”.
So, I did the hill as best I could and died just short of the top but kept walking – this was not graceful. Once at the top I pushed the last .30/km as I knew I was going to get a 10k PB. In 2002, I ran a 10k in 1:02:07 on Canada Day. It’s been my goal for 2 years (pregnancy/postpartum included) to get a sub 60 – 10k.
I finally did it!
My sub 60 – 10k !
{5:49, 5:52, 6:06, 6:03, 5:46, 6:06, 6:04, 6:02, 5:39, 5:56, 6:30 = 1:05:58 in 11k}
Needless to say, I was happy and as soon as it read 10k, I stopped and took a few deep breaths and then continued to run my last km of the 11k training run.
I finished last week with 31km and had a total of 101km for the month of April! The Around The World Running Blog Relay 2014 has finished and we’re just waiting to hear how far we have collectively run around the world!
PS – my finger is JUST starting to heal from last week’s injury and “The Beast” (treadmill) is still waiting for it’s lube.
How long did it take you to reach a running goal?
When was your last *awesome* run?
Ever feel like you are over-dressed for a run but then realize your not?
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GET IT GIRL! That is super exciting. I remember the first time I did that–I was like HOLY COW where did that come from! And that blog relay sounds awesome–I wish I had known about it (though with the various injuries I probably wouldn’t have been able to contribute too much).
Thanks! It’s exciting.
I think she’s going to continue it but on a monthly total instead of each week. Check it out, I think she’ll have an update soon.
Absolutely will do!
Congrats on your sub-60 10K! What’s next – sub-55?!
Haha, I’d be happy with anything under 59 minutes 😉
No way! Dream big!
Okay, sub 55 maybe by the Fall 😉
That is totally awesome. Congrats! By the way I love your shoes. I am going to zappos.com right now and searching for some new shoes.
Thanks! I’m loving them! I just checked them out on that website and WAY cheaper then I paid for them! Might have to shop online next time 😉
They are great about that. Also if you order enough they start giving you free overnight shipping. My husband ordered a pair that had a slight fray in them. They told him to run in them and they would send him a replacement pair. They have a great 365 day return policy too. I highly recommend.
Yay, sub 60!!!!! You are doing so awesome with your running lately, you go girl 🙂
Thanks! It was a GREAT run! My focus was just to get in the 11k and keep it steady and I guess it worked.
Great job! It’s such a good feeling to achieve your goals.
Thanks!
Great work on the run!
Thanks! It was fun! Let’s hope next week’s 12k is just as good 🙂
Awesome. So happy for you to get that PR on your 10k. You are doing so well with your training. Cute shoes!
Thanks Elle!
Awesome!!! Great job 🙂
thank you!
Well done you!
🙂
Congrats on meeting your 10K goal!
Thanks! It’s been a work in progress but am happy I got there 🙂
Nice job!!!!
Thanks!
Woot! Congratulations!!!!
Thank you.
Awesome job! Congrats on the PB! My last awesome run was a PB at a half-marathon in February hoping to have more of those this year! 😉
Thanks! And congrats to you!
Thanks. 😉
Way to go!!
Congratulations!! That’s awesome. It’s so fun to watch you achieve your goals 🙂
Yay! Congratulations! I know that’s an amazing feeling, setting a tough goal like that. Well done.
Congrats!!! And on a training run at that! Imagine if it was in a race, how much faster you’d go.
YES!!! You are AMAZING! It has been so much fun watching you collect all these awesome PRs! Great job, lady!
And haha yes I always feel overdressed and then get super hot. Luckily the past couple times I’ve gone out, I was okay temp wise.
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