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Am I able for 10K?

  • 01-07-2009 2:00pm
    #1
    Tester46
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 557 ✭✭✭


    I run 8km on a treadmill a couple of times a week. That takes me 40-45mins, depending on energy levels.

    Do you reckon I could enter a 10km race (just for myself) or should I stick to a 5km race? Basically, I'm just thinking of entering a race and wondering what one I should look for.

    What is a not-embarrassing time for a 10km? Most people seem to be well below the 1hr mark. Bit worried my treadmill pace might convert into a really bad race time leadingto people standing at the finishing line bent over doubling laughing at me as old grannies race past on zimmerframes.:)


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  • #2
    buck65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,969 ✭✭✭buck65


    Of course but get off the treadmill for a few runs on the road!
    Take it easy for the first 6-8kms and even if you have to walk the last km so what?
    A respectable time is a finish. Look at the recent Clare 10k- the winner came in in 31 min odd and the last was nearly 2 hours! Anything in between is fine.


  • #3
    cickimc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭cickimc


    Ya you will definetley be able to do a 10k with another months training
    And get off the threadmill you will enjoy running a lot more
    Nobody laughs at these races there all there for running and are happy for everyone that finshes cause they've all been through it before and no what its like!


  • #4
    RoyMcC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭RoyMcC


    buck65 wrote: »
    Of course but get off the treadmill for a few runs on the road!
    Take it easy for the first 6-8kms and even if you have to walk the last km so what?
    A respectable time is a finish. Look at the recent Clare 10k- the winner came in in 31 min odd and the last was nearly 2 hours! Anything in between is fine.

    Everything Buck65 said, but especially get some roadwork in - it's significantly different.

    Don't compare yourself with anyone else - there are always slower and quicker out there. But perhaps make your first race one of the more popular ones if you're ill at ease. You'll soon see that running is for everyone.

    I was scooting along nicely I thought at Dunshaughlin last year when I heard a voice from a garden gate 'God, there can't be many more now can there?' :pac:


  • #5
    Tester46
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 557 ✭✭✭Tester46


    Yeah, maybe I'm just being paranoid. I have been out for longer runs (about 10km) on road and off road, but have never timed those runs. Even if I don't make the 1hr mark, sure it'll give me something to improve on! Thanks!


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