Would you pull out of the 10k if you were in my place?

[MMlk]

Hi all,

So last month I booked myself into my first ever 10k for this upcoming Saturday 22nd. I felt 9 weeks transition from 5k to 10k would put me in a comfortable place to run it.

the problem is I missed the last 2 weeks of running due to a bad knee and an ill timed holiday.

This morning I ran 50min to test myself (never ran longer then 40min) and really struggled, although I did run all the way.

Would you still run the race with a 2 week gap in training?

A x

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Hi MMlk what’s the furthest you have run so far? Also how is your knee now? As long as your knee is all good you can run it (with some walking if needs be) as slow as you want. Unless there’s a max time limit??

Sorry a few questions for you. 🤔😊

[MMlk in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Hi thanks for your reply!

The furthest I've ever run is this morning, at 7.2km. My knee seems to have healed, so I hope it won't give me trouble for some time...

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to MMlk]

Ok then imo you should be fine to run 10km on Saturday. Don’t run too much for the rest of the week. Maybe last run Wednesday?

On the day take it slow and I’m told the adrenaline and crowd support should get your through the last 3k. I can’t say personally as my first race isn’t until next month!

I hope this helps but in the end you know best. Good luck!! 🤞🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🙌🏼

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

So that's going to be another 20 minutes or so, which is a fair bit longer ……. perhaps try a short run (3k?) on Wednesday and see how that goes for an extra clue, but probably mainly down to how you feel on Saturday morning. I never see the point of running if you know you're going to hate it, it'll only put you off doing it again. Then again, the fact of being in a race should give you some extra zip , as your first Parkrun did a few weeks back. But if you decide not running is the sensible option, don't beat yourself up about it. There's always the next race …...

[MMlk in reply to UpTheStanley]

Thanks for your reply! x

[Tbae]

Good advice given.👍

Stop all gym work 3-4 days before also.

On the day if you can (or evening before but not as good) give yourself an additional warm up with a bath and if you want with arnica muscle soak.🤔

You know yourself best,be positive and pull out if you do not feel physically OK.

Atb, as others have said you do not have to push yourself too hard if it does not feel good.

💥🏃‍♀️💥👏👏

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Great advice for me too Bob. 😊💪🏼

[Tbae in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Actually Alka, to follow the HM top tips and apply them to a 10K , particularly if someone has had a less than smooth preparation is helpful and reduces some of your risk.

Google HM top tips for the event.🤔

Hope you are good.💥🏃‍♀️👑💥

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

I’m better thanks. Teeny bit of calf issue left but ok to run on. My 1st 10k on 6 Oct so tapering runs next week.

[Tbae in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Your a star🌟I am so pleased for you.

Dave and Lordi have just given MM1k excellent advice.

Hope she can take part and have a good run.

💥🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️💥🔥🔥

[MMlk in reply to Tbae]

Thanks a bunch

[Flyingred Graduate10]

In your shoes, I'd go for it. You don't lose much fitness in 2 weeks. Just take it easy and don't be too self-conscious to walk if you need to. Good luck!

[misswobble Graduate10]

Knee permitting I’d do it. You don’t get a bigger medal for running the whole thing Walking when you need to is a positive thing and often saves bacon 💪👍😃.

To save on if-onlys and what-ifs 😃. It’s your choice and how you feel on the day, or the day before

[davelinks Graduate10]

There is a saying, if you can get to 7k you'll get to 10k, I did, slowly!

I rested for about 3 days before the run, also make sure you're properly hydrated but don't take on too much water just before or during the run like I did and started feeling sick..good luck!

[MMlk in reply to davelinks]

Thanks (:

[Lordi Graduate10]

Start off slowly. Don't get carried away with the excitement and pace of other runners, let them run off at the start...you'll overtake a fair few of them later on! Run at your own pace. Aim to finish, not break any World Records. The adrenalin from the day will carry you through, just don't go mad from the off!

[Hidden]

Look, there is nothing to stop you walking on and off. It’s called jeffing and is a respectable technique used by a lot of marathon runners, and other distances too, and can even keep your time the same.

[MMlk in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your advice!

[Baden2018]

Hi MMlk .If your knee is fine. You should go for the 10k. Just run slower pace than you have been running. Take some walks like after the 7km. Your target is to finish the 10kms.It will be a very rewarding experience . Good luck

[MMlk in reply to Baden2018]

Thanks!