First 10k marathon..any advice?
Options
Alnamaca
Posts: 3 Member
Hey everyone! I'm running my first 10k marathon in a month. Any tips or suggestions?
0
Replies
-
First, so you don’t upset marathoners, a 10K is ten kilometers (6.2 miles) and marathon is 26.2 miles. So, very, very different things.
If you haven’t done any training yet, then this is going to be a tough deal.
How well do you run now? Have you done any training runs? What are your expectations for this race?0 -
A 10k is not a marathon.
If you've trained appropriately, enjoy the race experience.0 -
-
First, figure out if you're running 6.2 or 26.2 miles.0
-
10,000 marathons?
Color me impressed.0 -
I like to run my 10k marathons at face pace, works every.single.time.0
-
Pretty much this.SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »First, figure out if you're running 6.2 or 26.2 miles.
0 -
Semantics aside...what is your running schedule like?0
-
Don't call a 10km a marathon.....0
-
A 10K, sometimes known as a mini marathon, is a fun race. It's long enough that it takes some time to run but not so long to cause stress on your body. I'm going to assume you're already trained and just offer a few tips for the race itself.
- Don't do anything on race day you haven't done in training. Don't wear new clothing or shoes, don't eat anything you haven't eaten before or during a training run, etc.
- Prepare everything you need the night before. Lay out the clothes and gear you'll need, attach the timing chip to your shoes (if needed), attach your bib (number) to your shirt or race belt, have your breakfast planned, plan your route to the race (take into account any road closures) and set your alarm clock.
- Check the race information for water stations. If there are none, consider bringing water if you'll think you need it. It's dry where I live so water is always a concern.
- Don't eat anything the night before that might cause trouble during the race. You don't need to eat anything special but avoid high fiber and high fat foods.
- Get plenty of sleep
- Give yourself plenty of time to get to the race. Closed roads can cause traffic problems.
- Most of all, have fun and enjoy yourself!
0 -
A 10k and a marathon?0
-
I swear not all runners are jerks
... but yes please understand the difference between a 10K and a Marathon. A marathon is ALWAYS 26.2 miles. A 10K is 6.2 miles (and still an awesome distance).
That being said - it's hard to offer any advice without any background. Do you run currently? If so, how far? Have you been training for the 6.2 distance?
If not - there's not a lot of time to prepare - so I would take the race slow and possibly run/walk. Many races these days have walkers too - so there is no shame in that.
If, however, you are all prepared to run 6.2 miles - then no advice except to have fun and enjoy it! Also - if this is your first race, note that you're not supposed to wear the race shirt to the race - it's bad luck! You wear it after you finish.
0 -
SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »First, figure out if you're running 6.2 or 26.2 miles.
What's the difference?0 -
SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »First, figure out if you're running 6.2 or 26.2 miles.
What's the difference?
How much cheesecake you can eat afterwards?0 -
WRONG!TavistockToad wrote: »SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »First, figure out if you're running 6.2 or 26.2 miles.
What's the difference?
How much cheesecake you can eat afterwards?
How much beer you can drink!
0 -
KateRunsColorado wrote: »I swear not all runners are jerks ... but yes please understand the difference between a 10K and a Marathon. A marathon is ALWAYS 26.2 miles. A 10K is 6.2 miles (and still an awesome distance).
That being said - it's hard to offer any advice without any background. Do you run currently? If so, how far? Have you been training for the 6.2 distance?
If not - there's not a lot of time to prepare - so I would take the race slow and possibly run/walk. Many races these days have walkers too - so there is no shame in that.
If, however, you are all prepared to run 6.2 miles - then no advice except to have fun and enjoy it! Also - if this is your first race, note that you're not supposed to wear the race shirt to the race - it's bad luck! You wear it after you finish.
Good advise. I made that mistake the first race I ever did. My friend told me about it and to go upstairs and change...I did. 0 -
-
A 10K, sometimes known as a mini marathon, is a fun race. It's long enough that it takes some time to run but not so long to cause stress on your body. I'm going to assume you're already trained and just offer a few tips for the race itself.
- Don't do anything on race day you haven't done in training. Don't wear new clothing or shoes, don't eat anything you haven't eaten before or during a training run, etc.
- Prepare everything you need the night before. Lay out the clothes and gear you'll need, attach the timing chip to your shoes (if needed), attach your bib (number) to your shirt or race belt, have your breakfast planned, plan your route to the race (take into account any road closures) and set your alarm clock.
- Check the race information for water stations. If there are none, consider bringing water if you'll think you need it. It's dry where I live so water is always a concern.
- Don't eat anything the night before that might cause trouble during the race. You don't need to eat anything special but avoid high fiber and high fat foods.
- Get plenty of sleep
- Give yourself plenty of time to get to the race. Closed roads can cause traffic problems.
- Most of all, have fun and enjoy yourself!
A 10k is NOT a mini marathon. Such nonsense.
The rest is ok.0 -
Iron_Feline wrote: »A 10K, sometimes known as a mini marathon, is a fun race. It's long enough that it takes some time to run but not so long to cause stress on your body. I'm going to assume you're already trained and just offer a few tips for the race itself.
- Don't do anything on race day you haven't done in training. Don't wear new clothing or shoes, don't eat anything you haven't eaten before or during a training run, etc.
- Prepare everything you need the night before. Lay out the clothes and gear you'll need, attach the timing chip to your shoes (if needed), attach your bib (number) to your shirt or race belt, have your breakfast planned, plan your route to the race (take into account any road closures) and set your alarm clock.
- Check the race information for water stations. If there are none, consider bringing water if you'll think you need it. It's dry where I live so water is always a concern.
- Don't eat anything the night before that might cause trouble during the race. You don't need to eat anything special but avoid high fiber and high fat foods.
- Get plenty of sleep
- Give yourself plenty of time to get to the race. Closed roads can cause traffic problems.
- Most of all, have fun and enjoy yourself!
A 10k is NOT a mini marathon. Such nonsense.
The rest is ok.
Eh kinda....
Timing chips are attached to bibs and I largely see people picking bibs the day of the race, not the day before.
And avoding high fat and high fiber foods is a blanket statement, there are those who would be fine with those foods. I ate onion rings and pizza the night before my half and I was a-ok.0 -
10k marathons is a whole lot of marathons.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 392K Introduce Yourself
- 43.6K Getting Started
- 259.8K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.7K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.3K Fitness and Exercise
- 402 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.4K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.8K Motivation and Support
- 7.9K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.4K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 997 Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.4K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions