Unexpected surprise

[javo123j]

Went out for a run this afternoon. I've not run longer than 40 minutes before so I didn't set any targets except to try a slower run. Before I knew it I had got to the 10k.

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Well done, and an amazing pace for a 10K 👍

[javo123j Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

I do prefer running at a good pace on my shorter runs. It makes my longer runs easier when I drop the pace slightly. I just had a good day today. Two days ago I really struggled on a 35 minute run!

[Snail61 Graduate10]

That's a truly brilliant run done at a great pace. 👍👍👍. I see from your last post you only graduated a month ago, WOW. I graduated 2 weeks ago and only managed 8.72km in the hour. I'd love to know how you prepped for that one!

[javo123j Graduate10 in reply to Snail61]

I have kept doing the 30/40 minute runs and have been running around 5.30 every kilometre. I am now fairly comfortable at that pace and distance. Like everyone I can have bad days. I found today that if I droped my pace it was very comfortable and when I got to 7k I thought I could do the 10. Either that or the Nike app is kidding me! Must admit that the tank was empty at the end. The weather was perfect as well.

[Snail61 Graduate10 in reply to javo123j]

That's interesting, I'm nowhere near your pace having only managed to run under 30min for the 5km once. I was planning on slowly increasing my distance by running at a easy pace (7.2/km as suggested by the run calculator, based on my PB). So probably x4 runs at 7, 8@8.5km and then maybe run intervals for the 5th run. Having read your reply I'm not so sure. Perhaps I'll try increasing my pace over shorter runs first. I know we're all different, so I guess I'll just have to feel my way and see what works for me.

[javo123j Graduate10 in reply to Snail61]

I do try to push it. A bit. It goes against most of the advice but I feel more comfortable at a faster pace where I can't hold a conversation. As you say we're all different but injuries are a concern at the higher paces. Good luck anyway.

[Snail61 Graduate10 in reply to javo123j]

Thank you and I come from the generation of on pain no gain.

[nowster Graduate10]

"try a slower run"?!?

A sub-hour 10km is most definitely not a slower run.

Well done! 👍

[Rennur Graduate10]

impressive.

[SkiMonday Graduate10]

Nice one Javo! That's a great pace, especially for your first 10k. I've found that moderately paced runs are a great way of doing longer distances at a good pace. I think you're aware of this but now seems a good time to ease back a bit and do some consolidation.

[javo123j Graduate10 in reply to SkiMonday]

True. I will go back to shorter distances for a few weeks at least. I am also planning some hill work as runs have been on the flat. Thanks

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Congratulations - that's a great time! 🥳🎉🎊🥇🏅🏆

[Dups Graduate10]

Wow! What a brilliant pace. Well done👏👏👏

[Clh232]

Wow! Impressive. Wish my little legs would go that fast. Congratulations.