Is this a crazy plan?!!!

[skysue16]

It is a long time (just over a year) since I ran my last 10k so I have been absent from this forum 😕. But a conversation with a work colleague has got me thinking.....🤔

She told me that the local HM was being organised again this year. It is 20 years since the last one! Well of course that is totally out of my reach BUT there is also going to be a 10k....... now that is a bit too tempting! The thing is, the event is in May. Of course I will need some new shoes 😄 and a plan! I remembered our wonderful Ju-ju's 10k plan and set about adapting it just a little to fit the timescale (thanks very much Ju-ju). Can I really get to 10k by May (considering my break from running due to IC) or is this a silly idea?! The positives are 1. I have been running more regularly recently, albeit short distances. 2. The route is flat and mostly even pavements and tracks. 3. I have time to gradually build up the distance, just about! The unknown is whether my ankle will cope.

What do you think lovely friends - is it a crazy plan?!

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10]

6 weeks is ambitious! But you’re running regularly already, 5k is probably no problem and you’ve done 10k in the past. So, no I don’t think it’s a crazy plan. Quite doable really! I read once that everybody is capable of running at least twice the distance they already do and if you can run 5k you can run 10k.

Good luck and have fun!

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

Thank you for that positive comment Jaysee. Here's hoping you are right!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

The progression looks like it’s within the 10% rule skysue, but I’d change the 9k to an earlier run in the week so that you are fresher for the 10k. Just listen to your body

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Ahh, yes that is a good idea - thanks for spotting that 😊👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

You'll do it..you will..You're an experienced runner and you're sensible..You have run 10K before..work out an adaptation of Ju's plan..to suit you...tweak it and balance the long runs out...

I had to tweak the HM plan considerably but still did it.

Look forward to following this and seeing how you go..please keep us posted?,

How exciting!!!

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Not sure about the 'experienced runner' OldFloss, but thank you! Yes, will keep you posted 😊. Just getting ready to go out for a 5k - absolutely beautiful morning ☀️.

[Windoze Graduate10]

Looks fine! Slight move around the week before as posted above on your long run may to the middle of the week

You'll smash it! Good luck!

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Windoze]

Yes, definitely need to change that run, thanks for your reply and support 😀

[Deals1 Graduate10]

I'd say yes. 😁 But I'm no expert. Go for it. Keep us posted and good luck

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thank you 😊

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Yes, you can do this Sue! You have done the distance before so have the self-confidence...plus Ju Ju's plan is a perfect way to build your distance up!

Very exciting for you. Please do keep posting.

Happy 10k training! 😊 xxx

Get those new running shoes!

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Yes, exciting 😀

Looking forward to new shoes, my old ones have a hole and really are well worn in 😉!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10]

Add in all your strength training we are going to be doing on S&F 😀. You should be strong and ready for it no problem. Exciting times. Rfc x

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Yes! In fact I did 3x10secs planks and 10 standing press ups this morning! After my 5k run I did various stretches and a cool down walk 😊.So I am ready for the April Challenge - now I just need a mantra! 'Planks and press ups......' any ideas for a catchy phrase!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

I will get my thinking cap on, I am sure there must be one 😀.

[huffnpuffin]

If you regularly run 5k and have done 10 before.

Start at 6k for the long run first week (don't forget the other two runs).

Then do +1K each week for the long run.

If you decide to go further one week again add +1k next week.

10K easy in 5 weeks for an experienced 5k'er

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to huffnpuffin]

Thanks for taking time to reply and your suggestions. Love your name 😀. Do you like puffins? We saw loads when we visited the very northern part of the Highlands. I was captivated, beautiful birds 😊

[huffnpuffin in reply to skysue16]

Naw, I just Huff and Puff as I run

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to huffnpuffin]

😁 me too!