I’m still on the C10K app and on week 11 which is 17 minute runs x 3 so I thought, why not see how I get on. Also, it’s really hard to run outside here as it gets so hot and there’s only tarmac to run on. I just stay indoors on the treadmill usually so I’m a little worried about being outside! I’m just going to take it really easy hopefully I won’t get too carried away and run too fast at the start and end up having to stop. Wish me luck!
I’ve signed up for my first race on the 23rd... - Bridge to 10K
I’ve signed up for my first race on the 23rd. It’s an 8km road run.
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It sounds horrid where you are? Too hot and only tarmac on the ground. Not a great combo.
But you have already done 10k so 8k should be a breeze if you can cope with the temps. But I guess the only way you can train for that is by going outside?
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What time does the race start? Hopefully it kicks off early. I don't know where you are so don't know what sort of temps you're talking about but I struggle when it gets over 18C When I have run in the warm (and especially if I'm running in temps of 25C and over) I put a buff on my wrist which I soak in water - this is very refreshing to wipe my face with; and I have also run in a wet shirt
although depending on what tech you have this might be tricky. In very warm conditions I also go out with wet hair. Do you know if there will be water? If not, do you need to take your own?
I hope it goes well - let us know!
That’s some great advice Annie but I’m not sure what a buff is. The race starts at 8.00 am so it shouldn’t be too hot. I reckon it’ll be about 20-22 degrees. There are water stations too along the route so hopefully I’ll be ok. I like the idea of wet shirt and hair! That I am going to do just before the start I think. BTW the race is in sunny Bahrain.
Oh, sorry - a buff is a short seamless tube of material. This is the original buff.eu/gb/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAz... but there are many and cheaper varieties. Very useful - it can be a scarf, a hanky, a hat, a bag, a bandage... I'm sure there are other uses as well.
Good that it's a fairly early start and there's water. I look forward to hearing all about it!