5k versus 10k times?

Spirogyra · 2016-10-28 17:15:59

Hi I've been averaging 7 minutes per mile in several 5ks lately. I'm not sure what to aim for in a 10k Sunday? I doubt I could do six consecutive 7 minute miles. Should I try anyway and see what happens? Or conservatively aim for 6 x 7.20 or something like that?. Do splits differ much for many people in a 5k as opposed to…

28-10-2016 06:15PM

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Hi I've been averaging 7 minutes per mile in several 5ks lately. I'm not sure what to aim for in a 10k Sunday? I doubt I could do six consecutive 7 minute miles. Should I try anyway and see what happens? Or conservatively aim for 6 x 7.20 or something like that?. Do splits differ much for many people in a 5k as opposed to a 10k? Thanks S

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#2 28-10-2016 06:25PM

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Have you a PB for any other distances?

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#3 28-10-2016 07:37PM

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YFlyer wrote: »

Have you a PB for any other distances?

Yes about 48 minutes,however I'm massively fitter, at least over shorter distances ,now. I'm not sure how it'll translate into longer runs though.

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45 mins or so?

Have a look at this calculator.

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#5 28-10-2016 07:42PM

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I'd try about 7.15 pace

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