First 10K. Lessons Earned, Not Given. 🏃‍♂️

My first 10K, and one I’m genuinely happy with.

The original target was 65 minutes. But a few days before the race, I had a bad knee, and I knew this wasn’t going to be a straightforward run.

The first few kilometres felt manageable. Then came the flyover elevation, and my legs started feeling the pinch. Looking back, I should have eased off and managed my effort better. The elevation came twice, and I paid for pushing through it.

Could I have paced it better? Absolutely. Could I have been smarter with my effort? Definitely.

But this was my first 10K, and I’m choosing to take the positives from it rather than obsess over the time. Every race teaches you something, and this one taught me the importance of pacing, listening to your body, and respecting the course.

Next target: 15K in 100 minutes. 🎯

That’s roughly 6:40/km, so there’s work to do. More consistent training, better pacing, and hopefully a fully recovered knee before the next start line.

No dramatic promises. Just better preparation, one run at a time.

The first 10K is in the books. Time to build on it.