Just finished my first 10k and in a time that I’m really pleased with. Just in time too, as I’ve entered my first running event for about thirty years (a half-marathon when I was overtaken by a pantomime horse!). I’ve been running 2x5k and a longer run each week in my preparation for the last four weeks. What should I do next week? I’m thinking maybe slow it all down a bit and save my energy for the 10k next Sunday?
My first 10k... week to go before Longleat 10k - Bridge to 10K
My first 10k... week to go before Longleat 10k
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Wow that’s a great time ⭐️👏⭐️😀. You are such a gazelle. That’s super speedy for first 10k in my world. Fabulous and happy racing Hip hip roar way 🦁 for longeat.... here you come. I have no advice as my training plan is try and run and try and run again a bit further. Never know distance till I am done. 😀. My runs are always a surprise but i especially like the 10k ones.
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Fantastic STheP, that’s an amazing time. I would imagine with the crowds and adrenaline of the Longleat 10k, you’ll find it a virtual doddle. Good for you! I hope we’ll be treated to a full race report! Good luck next week (and yes I’d personally keep it slow and steady to conserve your energy during the week. 😀)
Thanks for your encouragement. I’ll post a report after the event next Sunday. I’ve no idea what the event will look/feel like but I guess you are right, there will be a buzz around and that could lift me on the day. My race number and joining instructions arrived this morning too. All feeling more “real” now - quite excited!
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Congratulations SkyThePie, and it’s a brilliant time. I’m still trying to do 5ks at that pace! What a graduation party this is today.
Yes, from previous advice given on this subject: good strengthening exercises and slow short runs this week. Enjoy your race at Longleat next week. 🏃♂️👏👏🍾🤣🎓
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Excellent time and congratulations for that 10K run SkyThePie, I notice 0 calories were burned during your run, that must be incorrect, a 10K run at that excellent pace would burn around at least 700 calories or more.
Haha! Definitely burned some calories! I haven’t turned that analysis on yet. Fact is - I don’t know how to!
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Massive well done on your 10km! What a cracking pace, too. 👏👏👏 Hope you enjoy your race next week. Some nice little jogettes and post run stretching this week and you’ll be all good to go on Sunday, I would say! 😁
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Have fun and good luck!
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Well done on your first 10k STP - as others have said, that's a fantastic time! All the best for next Sunday 😀
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Congratulations on your 10k run SkyThePie, great acheivement and time. Now you have lots of confidence for your race...Good luck! 😊xx
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Congratulations! And wow how amazingly fast you are!!!!! I hope that your official race is fantastic!
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That's a brilliant 10k time! Best of luck for the race, a lovely place to do this!
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Wow- what a cracking pace and your first 10 as well! Good luck in the Longleat 10K I hear it has a couple of big hills but a great down hill scenic finish. I hope you really enjoy it 😊
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I bet you’re fine and more importantly love it 😊