1st 10k race

[mark909]

So I did my first 10k race today at the Leeds Abbey Dash. I completed it in 53:16.

I made the right choice of pacing myself at the start. Everyone seemed to start too quickly but I knew id be knackered if I continued at that pace. I was justified when I started over taking people just before the half way mark and then was passing loads of people from the 7km mark onwards.

The bottom of my right foot is a bit painful now though. Will have to rest it up and hope it improves for my next session on Tuesday!

[AliB1 Graduate]

well done Mark that's a fab time! first of many?

[mark909 Graduate in reply to AliB1]

Yes certainley is! Ive got an offroad duathalon lined up in 2 weeks time. Hope I havnt bit off more than I can chew!

[Nevertoolate Graduate]

Congratulations and a great time! I'm hoping to get to 10k by the end of the year but won't be anywhere near as fast. Have a well deserved rest and take good care of those precious feet!

[AliB1 Graduate in reply to Nevertoolate]

Me neither! My first 10k in October was 74 mins but was cross country....based on my 5 mile time last week probably looking at 65 mins on the road...i dream of breaking 60 mins

[mark909 Graduate in reply to AliB1]

Ive bought a few mp3s from audiofuel. They seem to have worked a treat and have taught me how to pace myself! I think the abbey dash is a fast race as well. It's just straight out of the city and back with few hills and no obstacles. To be honest Id much rather be trail running but I thought Id give it a go

[sfb350 Graduate]

What a great time, I'm ever so slightly envious

Stick a small bottle of water in the freezer and, once it is frozen, roll it under your sore foot to ice and gently stretch at the same time. Keep your socks on so it isn't TOO cold !

[mark909 Graduate in reply to sfb350]

Thanks for the advice I'll give it a go!

[swanscot Graduate]

Well done completing your first 10K race and brilliant time, Mark. The audiofuel podcasts have really paid off with helping your pace.

[mark909 Graduate]

Thanks for support! Now the bad part....I've had to take the day off work :S I can just about walk but only. It sounds like plantar fasciitis but fingers crossed it will wear off in a couple of days!

[Pearsey]

Well done Mark! Woo, Wooo! Let's hope your foot recovers in time for the dualthon.

Colette xx

[Frazzles Graduate]

Congratulations - I'm determined to sign up for this next year now!

[winifast Graduate]

That's a great time! I know a couple of people who ran the race yesterday and they were slower than you and have been running for a few years, so well done! And like Frazzles, I'm definitely going to enter next year's race. Hope the foot heals up. Alyson