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1HANNAH

ok I have now started to worry about what I have let myself in for with this 10K I am doing on 27th Sept. I am running 3 times a week (did my 1st 25mins yesterday) what should I be doing now & for the next few weeks to achieve my goal? If anyone has some advise it would be very very welcome!

becky_rtw

1HANNAH - first things first if you dont know the distance you ran map it here:
http://www.mapmyrun.com

That will give you a starting point to work from

You should aim to build no more than 10% distance a week or you risk injury by shocking the body...

So say you ran 3 miles in your 25mins, this week keep 2 runs at that level or near and make one run longer (say aim for 4 miles)

Next week do two runs at 3 miles again and one at 5 miles and so on...that should get you to running the distance by 27th Sept

Really important - run as slowly as you need to complete the distance, but if you have stop walk the rest of the way dont re-start running - you'll build up your stamina more quickly that way and reduce the risk of injury

1HANNAH

Thanks for replying so quickly Becky!

I have looked at that site and think I did just under 3m so will do as you suggest and see how I get on. Thanks again

miss_cupcake_2

I haven't been around here for a week or two, but figured I should come back and get all the help I can from you lovely people. I've just signed up for my first 10K race (Cancer Research race at Hatfield House, Herts on 17th October) so that's what I'm now working towards. I can quite happily run 10K on the treadmill, but I'm nervous about running an ACTUAL race, outside, with OTHER PEOPLE!! That said, most of my training is done outdoors (currently doing 5K x 4 times a week) so it shouldn't be too hard to build up from there over the next 8 weeks.

1HANNAH, it sounds as if I might be in the same boat as you. I do worry what I've let myself in for! I just keep telling myself that preparation is key. I'm sure there will be plenty of people who will enter both of our 10K's without having done the proper preparation, so atleast we have some small advantage there!

RichOneday_2

Hannah & Miss cup_cake - Just follow the advice given by Becky and you will be fine.

The biggest error to avoid is being so nervous on the day that you set off too quickly and end up gasping for oxygen early on. Whatever anyone else is doing START SLOWLY.

And if you feel as though you're going to get very nervous on the day it will only be because of a fear of the unknown. So, if you can, try and find another 10K race beforehand that you can go and watch and a lot of that fear will probably just disappear!

chickadee

evab wrote: »

Was a bit peed off when a couple of people asked my dh when we were doing the run, but he quickly said no it's Ev's run she's doing herself! Cheeky moos do they think I need someone to hold my hand.

Ha, ha, that makes me laugh Ev. The last time I ran the London marathon my OH was also running. It was amazing that every time we started up a conversation with random people it was always OH that they assumed was the runner, and that he'd obviously brought the little woman along for support. :mad: I joked that next time I would get a t-shirt printed with "I'm running too!" on the front.

It was the same in Prague the day after the race, with people saying to OH "How are the legs mate?" and completely ignoring the fact that my legs were stiff too. (I just put that down to the fact that he had his race t-shirt and Asics trainers on.)

Felt completely tired and worn out all weekend, so my body was obviously speaking to me loud and clear on Saturday when I pulled up early on my intended long run. I'm feeling much better today though so I may get out tonight for a quick one. I have my nephew staying over tonight so I'll have to see what DS's plans for the evening are.

becky_rtw

Glad you've left the weekend to recover Chick - its probably a bit of virus or something and should clear your system within a few days

No one had ever done that with me and OH - probably too afraid I'll slap them - even in the Braford 10k which I watched the other spectators were like 'are you injured?' hahaha

Ukevas

evab wrote: »

I can't stand Kelly Sotherton so I was glad she wasn't there

:rotfl:... +1

something to do with her job before she became what she is today??? ...

However my powers of seducation aint working with. K_Bagpuss ...:rotfl:

RichOneday_2

Hehe I think you've been included as one of the nasty, bullying, horrible, insulting forum queens, Becky!:p

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages.asp?UTN=142192&URN=4&dt=4&srchdte=0&cp=12&v=1&sp=

Considering that it was all about encouraging people to be properly prepared for a distance before subjecting themselves to a lot of pain and possible injury (and therefore being completely discouraged), its amazing how some people can spin anything to paint themselves as victims of nasty behaviour.:rolleyes:

You obviously need to work on your 'fluffiness' to sugar coat the advice a little more!;)

Ukevas

RichOneday wrote: »

You obviously need to work on your 'fluffiness' to sugar coat the advice a little more!;)

.... Just put my sorbothane's in my shoes.... so where is the on button for the turbo boost?? :eek: