Hello all, just to say after starting this thing 18 months ago, I finally got to 10k. And although deliberately trying not to go too fast, still did it in 1hr 29secs! I'm entered into a local race next week of a similar distance so this is what's pushed me to extend my usual run. Funnily enough it's also what started me doing parkrun a few weeks ago too, so as to get used to running with others. So if I've learned anything over the last few weeks it's be brave and commit to something (yes, I'm a man so it doesn't come easy!) and perhaps there'll be some unexpected benefits. Happy running all.
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Thanks Dunder, it's an odd distance, the race is 5.7 miles so just over 9k but over mixed terrain so hopefully do it in a similar time at least. At least I know I can do this distance now!
That is a really good run. I think all the hurdles to doing longer distances are mental. To do your first 10k in that time is remarkable - you could have done it before, in a slower time. Well done, and enjoy that event.
Oh great post Ian. You've built up your distance gradually and ended up achieving a cracking pace. Well done m'dear. I'm looking forward to your race report
Hi Dan, many thanks although I won't get too far ahead of myself, I got overtaken by a girl pushing a buggy the other week at parkrun, still so long as I can stay in front of the dog runners!
Great time & achievement! I'm going to do my first 10k race in September. I'm gradually building up the distance at 0.5km a week - currently at 8km. If I can get a time like yours I'll be chuffed!
Thank you Potty, I'd have been happy too with 77 minutes. To think we can do this when most of us would have given anything for Laura to tell us we could stop running and start walking again on Week 1/Run1.
Wow! Great stuff. So glad you cracked it! Having done so you won't be able to stop doing it. It's the best distance of all I reckon. I run em all the time.
...actually, funny you should mention itching, or at least irritation, I just noticed the tiniest bit of chaffing at the end of the run...so I've ordered some bodyglide for next week! I'll let you know how I get on!
It's a fab milestone for any runner so many congratulations to you. And great time too. Good luck for the race next week. I've got one next week too (my first) and am already having anxiety dreams!
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