8.5km

[AliB1]

1st run of my training plan for October's 10km race. I did 8.5km tonight at running club!!! Think this is the furthest I've ever gone. It wasn't fast and there was a fair bit of walking (have just had a 3 week break!) but did it in 70 mins. Beginning to believe that I'll be able to do get round that 10km race!

Next run planned for Thursday...bring it on!

[Deryn61 Graduate]

Of course you will, well done!

[sfb350 Graduate]

Well done ! I think I did 7.66km off road in 1hr2mins at running club tonight. I did my 10k in 1hr10mins on Sunday (with some walking) and I reckon you are more than on target for at least that pace in October !

[AliB1 Graduate]

I'd be really happy with 1 hr 10 mins for 10k sfb350. At the mo, I've set myself a goal of 1hr 20 mins but will reassess nearer the time...would love to get a good time

[Deryn61 Graduate in reply to AliB1]

Which one are you doing?

[Jimbob74 Graduate]

Hey, well done you, that is amazing, well done and keep going.myou can do it you know!!!

[AliB1 Graduate]

It won't let me reply to your comment Deryn61. I am doing the Petts Wood 10k which is just up the road from me...mostly of road and hilly! Have been told it's a tough course but hey ho!! Will just have to enjoy the countryside!

[Gridlet Graduate]

That's great! After a three week break too! Good luck!

[mair99 Graduate]

Wow. Great distance! You'll be knocking on the 10k door very very soon. best of luck with the race.

[eshaz14 Graduate]

Wow, impressive or what? Hopefully we'll all be joining you soon..... in spirit if not in body

[AliB1 Graduate]

Been suffering a bit today...think I've pulled something in my groin (first injury!). Going to rest tomorrow instead of doing planned run with the hope by Friday evening I'm OK. First time anything other than shins / calves have hurt!

[mrqwest Graduate in reply to AliB1]

oh no! Hope thats a mild injury that dissapears quickly!

I read above that your 10k is relatively close to you, why not run / walk the route before the actual race, just to get an idea of your time? I did that as my 10k in October starts & ends 5 minutes from my front door so now I've got a time to beat

[AliB1 Graduate in reply to mrqwest]

Have thought of this but as a tough route I don't want to scare myself lol

[mrqwest Graduate in reply to AliB1]

haha!

[AliB1 Graduate in reply to mrqwest]

maybe I'm just chicken!