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Best way to run a race

  • 10-08-2013 11:09pm
    #1
    john mayo 10
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    Ive been running 10k races since last décember and Ive been trying to work out which is thé best way to run thèse races. IE start fast and try to hang on or start slower and quicken as races progresss.any suggestions would be grateful


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    Don't think there's a formula, though would have thought an even pace, with perhaps some natural acceleration or kick near the end, is more popular than the prospect of accelerating through the entire race. It would be hard to judge, it can be hard to speed up as race progresses etc. etc.


  • #3
    welkin
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    john mayo 10 wrote: »
    Ive been running 10k races since last décember and Ive been trying to work out which is thé best way to run thèse races. IE start fast and try to hang on or start slower and quicken as races progresss.any suggestions would be grateful

    Best way is to run as fast as you can and hope that you're faster than the other entrants


  • #4
    RoyMcC
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    It's something you've got to work out for yourself John.
    1. The most efficient method is to run at even pace throughout. You have a good idea of your times now so just divide them into segments and run by the watch
    2. Start conservatively and build it up in the last 3-4k - nice to pick other runners off as you approach the finish
    3. If you feel good, go for it, stretch out and see what happens. Most PBs are set on 'go for it' days
    4. Race it i.e. race other people. Chase them down. Treat the time as secondary

    There's no right answer.

    Good luck.


  • #5
    john mayo 10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 962 ✭✭✭john mayo 10


    Thanks for thé feedback. Both times i have started fast i have ran PBs but i have struggled to hang on so maybe à steady pace might suit better


  • #6
    robinph
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    If you are racing the clock then you just need to practice by racing more and eventually learning how much pain you can take in hanging on until the end.
    If you are racing for positions, then just sit on the other guys shoulder until near the finish, then spring past them. If you don't have a sprint finish then you are back to just racing you against the clock effectively and hoping the other guys are slower.


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  • #7
    john mayo 10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 962 ✭✭✭john mayo 10


    robinph wrote: »
    If you are racing the clock then you just need to practice by racing more and eventually learning how much pain you can take in hanging on until the end.
    If you are racing for positions, then just sit on the other guys shoulder until near the finish, then spring past them. If you don't have a sprint finish then you are back to just racing you against the clock effectively and hoping the other guys are slower.
    That just about sums up my question. Good advice and thanks again


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