1st proper 10K

[K8nno]

So, I normally run every other day, two runs of 5K and one longer run anywhere between 5 - 10k. My last runs were Monday and Wednesday, both 5K. I’ve entered the Liverpool Spring 10k this Sunday but I’m now wondering if I should go for another run today or rest up until the big event on Sunday?

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Hello k8nno, I’m doing a 10k in Bristol on Sunday too. I’m following the race website recommendation of just doing a slow 20 mins yesterday and a 10 minute easy run on Saturday. A run to parkrun for volunteering for me.

Have fun on Sunday- so exciting. 🏃‍♀️👏👏

[K8nno Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Sounds like good advice to me. May do a wee 3k or so later on. Thanks.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to K8nno]

Maybe half that at slow pace, just to keep your joints going.

[damienair Administrator]

I’m the same as you. Generally 2 x 5K runs and 1 x longer run per week. I did a 10K event last Sunday and had a knee niggle following a 7K run the previous Tuesday. So I rested for 4 days before the race and I was fine. Maybe a very light small run today, but I’d rest after that.

Damien