Advice needed

[slow-farah]

My furthest run is currently 10.3km (6.5 miles) having consolidated 10k distance for the last month, but I have seen that the great south run is on the 21st of October and is 10miles/16.1km. Whilst it would be possible to add the 5/6km necessary to run this far in the 6 weeks I want to know if it is a good idea or if I should just scrap this brainwave before I hurt myself?

Thanks 😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

I think that would be fine, there's always the option of walk breaks. A fun goal to have!! 😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Oh and where are my manners? Welcome to the forum!!!!!!! 😊😊😊

[slow-farah Metric Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thank you 😊 I'll try incorporating some walking into my long run tomorrow and see if I can get to 12k and take it from there then 😊😊

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

Why not It's always great to have something to work towards!

[Hidden]

It is doable even if you don't run 10 miles prior to the event ..the atmosphere, adreonline and being in a group of runners on the day would see you through..

Run/walk are always a good way to go as well..

10 miles is my next goal should be up to 14K this week but in no rush ad no race booked.

Always a cautionary note not to overdo things or push to hard and risk injury

Good luck and have a fab day and most important enjoy it 😁

[slow-farah Metric Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the advice 😊 I think I'm going to go for it but take plenty of precautions so I don't hurt myself, will definitely incorporate some walking and do knee strengthening exercises

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Hi, everyone has given good advice so if you are up for the challenge then go for it! There are usually a few running it from the forum. I did it two years ago and have entered again this year. It is a great event if you like big races - the atmosphere is great! Good luck with your training!👍🙂

[slow-farah Metric Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Good to know there will be some fellow forum people around 😊 I'll have to start training now I see you're a lot more prepared than me 👍🏼

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I've entered too! I have just built up from 10k to 13k by increasing 1k each week over the last three weeks, having only done three or four 10k runs prior to that. I have tried to take my pace down for the longer run each weekend (with two 5ks during the week). I'm working on the basis that I could walk the remaining 3k if necessary - I entered with a fairly conservative time estimate to allow for walking. Go for it, listen to your body and good luck

Edited to add: I just looked at your profile - I'm twice your age so am thinking you will have no problem at all !!!!

[slow-farah Metric Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Seems I've already found 2 people doing the GSR 😊 Looks like I'll be doing a fairly similar plan with lots of walking even though I definitely have youth on my side!

[Hidden]

I am running gsr this year too! Slow down on the long run and try to add an extra km. There are a few weeks left for some increased distance training and the crowds will help too. Go for it!

[Madge50 Marathon]

I reckon you’ll be fine, a bit of advice I was given was, don’t do the whole distance before the event, save a bit for the day, that way you’ll get a real buzz when you complete it. I’ve done a couple of HM’s now and I never do the whole distance in training, the max I do is 12 Miles, I get such a buzz at completing them it’s great, and feels special, so relax, you’re going to be great 👍👏

Mx