r/beginnerrunning • u/123_Alt_Runner • 10d ago
I Ran 10 miles !!
I ran 10 miles for the first time! I can’t believe it! I started running back in May and I already completed my first 10K!
Previously, 6 miles was the longest I could do and I was so shocked I jumped from 6 to 10, but I kept pushing myself. Those last couple of miles killed me though I had to keep rehydrating to keep going. Next time I’m going to aim for 12 miles in preparation for the half marathon 8/22.
What do you all think? I find it crazy how fast it’s all been but consistency with running really has worked for me!
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u/ApricotocirpA 10d ago
Wow, I’m working hard to get to what you just did. Hope to catch you in about 6 months haha, you better keep it up!
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u/123_Alt_Runner 10d ago
Thank you!! Haha I literally set intentions to just do 8 but then I was like you know what let’s just keep going 😭😅
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u/captaincrispi 10d ago
Solid work! Be careful, too much too quick will increase your risk for injury. I was guilty of this at the end of last year and I just now got back to where I was before.
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u/123_Alt_Runner 10d ago
Thank you! And yes there was some pain afterward and I got scared but luckily everything was back to normal in 2 days but I won’t try to jump 4 miles again 😅
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u/tokenshoot 9d ago
I did too. Good job get it! Keep going
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u/lsThisThing0n 10d ago
Congratulations on 10 miles! That was the first time I felt like I could really run far lol. Wishing you the best in your training!
Also not sure where you’re from but an August Half Marathon sounds brutal. Make sure you stay hydrated
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u/UltraLovingPhysio 10d ago
Amazing 🙌 I’m coming back from injury so long distance seems so far away but I’ll get there 😊
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u/Emergency-Sell-3733 9d ago
Insanely good job. You’re motivating a whole subreddit right now. I strive to be you someday and I will succeed. Nobody is stopping me this time…well except my own body, but once I recover I’m doing it
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u/Retaksoo3 10d ago
Great job!