DFW Running Club!!

cnoelj

I definately agree with pania.

If you are comfortable with the 5k distance, six weeks is ample time to prepare for a 10k. Build up gradually but stop a bit short of the full 10k so that you are saving your best performance for the day.

Also try to taper. Ease down on your training during the week prior to the event.

Above all enjoy the event and let us know how you get on!

blackangeluk

Hi Cnoelj

Do you have any tips for training for 13 miles :eek: We have done up to 9 and are going to try for 10 this week and have less than 3 weeks left - panic is slowly setting in.............

pania

don't panic!!! you're doing ample already to get round comfortably on the day. you'll be amazed how fit your body is without realising it.i manged 15 miles non stop during the marathon, my longest training run was 9.
But keep pushing the conmfort zone a little each time you go and relax in the week running up to it.

Hope you're ok? catch up soon?

kazl_2

I dont have any problem doing hill training - I live halfway up a hill!! Its finding flat ground that's tricky! Thanks for the advice. I'll let you know what I decide to do.

blackangeluk

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Clearly I'm not over excited or anything :rotfl:

Today me and friend decided today was the day and we ran......(drum roll please!) 11.86 miles in 1hr 57 04 :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

I am absolutely gobsmacked that we did it - had 4 stops to drink some energy drinks, ate a piece of chocolate at beginning and middle and stuck to a very steady 10 min mile - even after 10 miles we found a new burst of energy. We didn't stop to walk for more than 2 mins in all - it was fantastic.

So I finally think that yes I can do the North Run and finish it. I'm sure my joints will seize up soon but I care not, I am out tonight for a meal and some dancing so will probably be crippled tomorrow

Just thought I'd share anyway (*sneaks off quietly to the corner after being far too enthusiastic about it all *:rolleyes: )

pania

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you go girlie!!! welldone you!!!! good luck with the dancing later, no high hjeels i hope, you're legs will ache like crazy!!:eek:

got my birthday ipod yesterday, songnapping the OH's itunes later so soon be joining you in the realms of the runner!!:T

blackangeluk

High heels I'm afraid and a strapless top so disaster will surely follow I fear. Just filling my plastic bottle of vodka now to hide in my bag - how very DFW of me :rotfl: It is my early birthday meal as I hit 21 on Tuesday.................ok so I'm 33 :eek: :eek: :eek: so we are going out with another couple clubbing with free tickets and using the train.

Off to paint those nails now!

Still on a high! You go hit those pavements tomorrow woman, you're slacking!! Did I tell you you looked like you were weightier recently :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

pania

cheeky moo!!! thats TWICE!! in a WEEK!!!

strappy top? careful you don't fall over!!! Have a fantastic night, is a night in with OH for me, i'll make sure the monopoly board is well out of sight! he he he. right is back to the washing up for me! Have a fantastic time!!:-)

redsquirrel80

WELL DONE BA!!! :T :T That's fantastic!!! Hope you have a fabulous night tonight too!

(some of us have, ahem, spent the day eating virtual candy floss.... )

pania

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