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Would it be unrealistic of me to enter a 10k race September 26th when I'm just 1 run away from starting wk. 3 ?

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suali

Go for it Rockette. You've got this👊🏼

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IrishprincessGraduate

Were you running 10K distances before? If so, then you should be OK to go for it. If not then it might be a stretch although as you've run before I believe if you can run 7K in training you can run 10K on race day.

It would also be nice if you did this one as it's on my birthday 🙂

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Rockette in reply toIrishprincess

Yes I did a few 10ks . But I've slept on it &I'm waiting . So I won't be running a 10k on your birthday . It's a bit away but have a great day

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IrishprincessGraduate in reply toRockette

Probably the right decision 🙂

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ju-ju-Graduate

Personally I'd say that's a bit tight as I'd say you need 3 months from now ( 12 weeks) . I did a 6 week 10k programme that is in the 10k section. I'll post a link: healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

However you could run/ walk etc??

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply toju-ju-

But you've done 10k,s before so it could be done....

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Rockette in reply toju-ju-

Yes your right juicy ju . I've slept on it and changed my mind

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply toRockette

I don't want to out you off tho!! I just worked out you have 6 weeks left and then you would need 6 weeks to get to 10k but that's being generous and you have done it before....

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Rockette in reply toju-ju-

No.ive made my decision ,I know what I'm like I'll feel under pressure &push my self and end up with injuries . Slow and steady and learn from past experiences . Going to give your 10k ago when I graduate .

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