First 10k race... tell me it will be all right?

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  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
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    A good rule of thumb is that you can double your base mileage for a race. I ran my first half marathon with a base of 6 miles. Going from 5 miles to 6.2 miles is a piece of cake. Have a blast at the race!
  • Philtex
    Philtex Posts: 887 Member
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    Be careful not to go out too fast. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement and all the other runners. You might want to start about 2/3 of the way back in the crowd at the start. Good luck!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
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    You should be fine, you're already running 5 miles / 8 km so it's only 1.2 miles more.......just watch your pace, don't let the excitement of race day have you go out too fast.

    10K is a fun distance to run. Focus on finishing with a smile for the finish line photo!
  • alexsuffell
    alexsuffell Posts: 9 Member
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    Thanks guys. Logically I already knew that you're right - I think I just needed to hear it!

    Thank you all!
  • Madux1818
    Madux1818 Posts: 307 Member
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    CincyNeid wrote: »
    IF you can run 3 miles, by yourself, you can run 6 miles with a large group of people...



    Totally agree with this.
  • Madux1818
    Madux1818 Posts: 307 Member
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    Op you got this.

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