10k fit..

hot fuss

Hi,

I'm planning on running a 10k run on May 17th. I'm up to 5k at the moment but obviously only have two and a half weeks to get up to 10k. I'm not looking to break any records, just to be able to run the whole thing at a reasonable pace (maybe 50/55 mins).

Any recommendations on how I should train between now and then? Should I try to up it to 6k next week, 7k the week after and then just run the 10k on the day?

Thanks

olaola

I reckon, just go as far as you think you're able the next time you head out for a trot! No point stopping at 6 if you think you can squeeze another click out!

You'll be surprised at how much longer you can keep going.

johnnyfox24

Yeah you should be ok for it if you do a few runs between now and then...maybe build up to a 40 min run and you'll be flying on the day of the run.

Corcaigh abu

Yea I'm pretty much a novice runner and just did first 10km race - was up to 6km training and you just get an extra burst when your actually there and participating. Once your up to 6/7 you'll be o.k Did it in 56mins so was happy Roll on Achill half marathon www.achillmarathon.com

Hanley

A 10k in 50mins would be pretty decent no?

Pj!

I done a 10k a few weeks back. First run I ever did and ran the whole lot in 57mins. Was delighted with that. Have been out for a few runs since and can't manage much more than 30mins running.

Moral of the story is its easier on the day. Is it the Calcutta run you're doing?

Bull76

Hello,

Good running. With 5K training under your belt you'd be surprised how quickly you should be able to increase this distance. If you can get out nearly everyday you can get there. To really increase your distance don't increase the pace initially. If you can set out a distance which was say 1 or 2K greater than your present run, then run either of those. You'll sense whether your able for it or not. Settle into a pace which feels comfortable and you'll fly through it. A week of doing that you can up your pace over the same distance. Do the same for the next week, increase distance but not speed. Then on the day with increased adrenalin, you should fly through the 10K, plus with every one around you can pace yourself better.
Ideally if you had someone to train with you the increased distance would be easier.
You never said how long your training at 5K?

Tan Princess

Wow I could have written that post I'm doing the mini marathon on june 2nd and can't seem to make it past 5km either. Thats given me hope that i'll be able to do it on the day.

hot fuss

Thanks for all that folks. Yes, it is the Calcutta Run I'm doing. I've only been at 5k for two weeks. Have been exercising regularly but haven't been running in a long time so just getting back into it.

I guess I'll try and be comfortable at 40 mins the week of the run and then I should be fine..

Thanks again

jakeypooh

Im doing the mini marathon on June 2nd too
I got 8k on the treadmill on Monday so I reckon Im just about there with the training
I had been getting only 7k up til then
I got 6k outside on Saturday in 39 mins so was chuffed
Find outside a whole different story
Im going for 7k outside this coming saturday
Are you training inside or outside for this?

jakeypooh

Im doing the mini marathon on June 2nd too
I got 8k on the treadmill on Monday so I reckon Im just about there with the training
I had been getting only 7k up til then
I got 6k outside on Saturday in 39 mins so was chuffed
Find outside a whole different story
Im going for 7k outside this coming saturday
Are you training inside or outside for this?

Corcaigh abu

Stating the obvious but totally different running on treadmill to outside. Its recommended to put treadmill at 1% incline to mimic outdoor and then, you also have weather i.e wind factors to contend with.

Hint when starting outside (as personally have just started transition from gym to outdoors in prep for Cork relay marathon) is to run for time and not distance i.e 35min run =5km/3miles 55min run=8km/5miles . Think it makes it easier than thinking I've to run all the way down around blah blah and back up and on towards whereas if measure yourself on time I think its easier. Presuming your not some kinda a speed demon in the first place than none of above applies!:)