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1st 4miler - Bridge to 10k?

  • 13-07-2011 3:47pm
    #1
    gasky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi All,

    I have just completed c25k and admittedly while I can keep going for 30 minutes, am still a bit off the 5k within that time frame. I have decided to be a bit ambitious and am going to sign up for a 4 mile in the next couple of weeks.

    Firstly I ran the course this past weekend and managed it in approximately 44 minutes having had to walk briefly twice for a breather. Is this horrendously slow?

    Secondly am I mad trying this now? I really don't want to be the last one across the line. I am getting a run in every second day and am definitely seeing an improvement run on run. Ran 40 minutes last night and felt great despite not feeling like doing it at all.

    Thirdly I've just started Bridge to 10k to continue on in the vein of c25k. Can anyone recommend this or otherwise?

    Thx all...


Comments

  • #2
    huskerdu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,932 ✭✭✭huskerdu


    I would encourage you to do it.
    The buzz of a race can really encourage you to keep going.
    You might surprise yourself.

    Dont worry about being last over the line, Someone has to be, it is unlikely to be you unless you have entered a small very competitive race, and you will still be cheered over the line.


  • #3
    macinalli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 907 ✭✭✭macinalli


    There's a bit of a common assumption that running better means running longer - that's not the case at all. I think that my hardest race this year was a 5k. A big challange would be to try and bring the times down - maybe complete the 5k in 30 minutes, then go for 25 etc. Ironically, to do this you will have to run longer in training to build a proper running base, so I think you are on the right track.

    With regards to coming last, don't worry about it at all. You're out there pushing yourself while others are sitting on their ass in front of the tv. One bit of advice though would be to pick the "fun-run" type races at the start as some smaller club races can be fast and a bit dispiriting. That won't be much fun, but the bigger races will have a wide range of abilities and a great race-day buzz which you'll enjoy. Keep it up!


  • #4
    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    huskerdu wrote: »
    I would encourage you to do it.
    The buzz of a race can really encourage you to keep going.
    You might surprise yourself.

    Dont worry about being last over the line, Someone has to be, it is unlikely to be you unless you have entered a small very competitive race, and you will still be cheered over the line.

    +1 on that, i had the belief i would be last in my 1st 10km:)


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