First post in this forum....not sure I can manage a 10k...!

[richardvc]

I graduated from C25K in late September and have kept running three times a week since then.

I have been running up to 40 minutes dependent on weather / time of day / pre or post work etc etc and am covering between 6.5 and 7k.

I am making steady progress and going from running 5k in 31 minutes to breaking 28 minutes on a new years day park run which has both delighted and surprised me.

In an ideal world I would like to run the Eastleigh 10k in March and really don't know if I have the strength or mental ability to tackle it.

As I want to get my entry in etc I need to make a decision ASAP and wonder if you guys can help me make my mind up.

I know ultimately I will make the decision but I have really hated training in our rubbish weather and as I do shift work too it does narrow down the times when I can get out and pound the streets.

I look forward to your advice, help and any tips or pointers !!

Thanks

Richard

[goonkeepgoing Graduate10]

I think a 10k race is more achievable than actually regularly running a 10k within your routine. I feel the excitement, distractions / company and adrenaline carry you round. Thus, if you're already doing 7k I'd sign up and go for it. Good luck ☺

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Id say go for it, it will be very doable for you....

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Ok Richard..this is a simple one..get that entry in!! I graduated in October and we both sound to be in a similar place - I'm up to 7k too and have entered my first 10k in March. Others on here have similar goals. As for the rubbish weather, get out in as much of it as you can (within reason!!) - I always feel particularly pleased with myself if I run in the rain! Good luck😀

[beatricerose]

I just ran 6k today, mostly running 4-5k regularly up till now. I plan to sign up for a 10k in March for my new years resolution! March is quite a while to train and also you don't have to be running 10k three times a week, just be able to complete it on the day

[misswobble Graduate10]

Sign up. The commitment to a race will help you to find the will to turn out and run. Wet weather is no problem if you have a run cap and lightweight running jacket. A cheapo one will do fine ☺

I am entering a 10k race which takes place in march. If I can you can ☺ I will be following an myasics training plan

[poppypug Graduate10]

Hi Richard, yes go for it definitely.

I did my first 10k last May , I had trained for most part, but then I got injured so my training was very much hit and miss , and the race ended up being the first time I had ever reached 10k.

I think it is definitely do able, the adrenalin and the other runners will get you around the course.

I would say go for it, Good Luck ! xxx

[richardvc]

Thank you all for your input !!

I recognise some of those names from C25K !!

It is really great to see that we have all carried on running - for me it is part of my life now and I really cannot imagine NOT running !!

Anyway, looks like I will be entering a 10K - any good training plans ?? I have one but would be interested to see others.

Richard

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Have looked at various training plans but have stuck to three runs a week, two 5k plus extending the third (have actually gone up in half k's) and then increasing again when comfortable! What has really helped me is running on a mix of surfaces - trails are my favourite and muddy fields are great for improving strength (providing you stay upright and don't do yourself an injury!). I also pound the pavements too. As I increase my distance I am also trying to focus more on improving my core strength (which is a bit rubbish😮) and of course flexibility.

[JoolieB1 Graduate10]

I graduated 14 weeks ago and like u, just kept doing 5k X 3 times a week. Just waited until I felt I could keep going and did 5.5k, then another time a 6, then a 7. A couple of weeks ago I was on a nice flat route and when I got to 7 just thought I might as well keep going to 10 and surprised myself and made it. Have done a couple more 10k since then. I am 52 and a little overweight so sure u can do it, just creep up even .5 km and find a good flat route so u can build ur confidence

[davelinks Graduate10]

Yes, do it! Your well on the way toward 10k. I was out today in the shite weather and got a soaking, what with trying to ascend a bloody steep hill, I was steaming... Good luck Richard!

[misswobble Graduate10]

Take your time with your run distance development, make it a pleasure rather than a chore. I always use sami murphy podcasts when I trained towards 10k and I still use them every time I venture out with music☺

I downloaded a fresh myasics plan last night. I selected the "easy" level. Their intermediate is too tough, which I soon found out, so don't go there 😯 I start tomorrow for a race on 6 March

[richardvc]

Misswobble I had a quick glance at the asics plans so will go back and closer look.

I find I respond well to a plan as I found with c25k originally.