Running advice please.

angela1700
angela1700 Posts: 31 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
My husband is running the Marine Core Marathon in October in D.C. My husband is trying to inspire me to run the coresponding 10k. I can currently run 5k without stopping on a good day. Registration opens April 17th. Should I make the commitment and do it? I am worried I won't be able to keep the 15:00 min pace as that is my current 5k pace. How embarassing would it be to fall behind and not be allowed to finish. Part of my really wants to do it, the other part of me says it would be too much.

Does anybody have any good training apps they use? I currently use Run Double, but, I am looking for something that builds in speed training, rather than just doing the same exact intervals 3 times per week.

Replies

  • mrphil86
    mrphil86 Posts: 2,382 Member
    I'd sign up whether you feel ready or not! It's a good motivational tool.

    Many people use C25k around here to help train for it but use what works for you!

    Remember, running is mostly mental not physical!
  • xidia
    xidia Posts: 606 Member
    You should be able to add 10% to your distance each week at your current pace (running 3x week) which will get you to 10k in a couple of months. Then you have 3-4 more months to work on your speed if you want.

    I say give yourself the goal!
  • smileitconfusespeople
    smileitconfusespeople Posts: 24
    I would go for it, I don't have any apps but the book i have linked at the bottom " a beginners guide to long distance running" has brilliant training schedules in. I have just started using it, and although I am a complete beginner, you could slot in wherever you felt challenged you a bit. It is a brilliant book with training schedules up to beyond marathons. I would recommend it to anyone.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beginners-Guide-Long-distance-Running-Flowmotion/dp/1859061079/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364759549&sr=8-1
  • Bexiblueberry
    Bexiblueberry Posts: 48 Member
    Having the goal to go towards might be the motivation you need to get yourself to the 10k. maybe try doing 7.5k and see how you feel about that, then decide if the 10k is something you think you can do. Good luck either way :)
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Go for it peop,eoften walk those thing and its very unlikly you will even if you wind up having to a walk just may be try to slowly increase your miles you will have to walk/run for a bit but you will get better and faster before you know it
  • xprettyreckless
    xprettyreckless Posts: 297 Member
    Just check out the race's time limit and see if you can realistically make it in that time.

    Besides, you have 17 days left. A lot can happen in 17 days. Just don't overdo it, if you do decide to sign up!
  • angela1700
    angela1700 Posts: 31 Member
    Thanks everyone! I have 17 days to decide. :-)
  • GoRun2
    GoRun2 Posts: 476 Member
    use coolrunning.com for a training plan or runnersworld.
  • dan323
    dan323 Posts: 271 Member
    If you can run the 5k, you can defiantly do the 10k. Just add 1 mile a week to your runs.
  • rayvynn5374
    rayvynn5374 Posts: 272 Member
    I suggest signing up and working your way up. There are how many months till the race? 209 days according to the site. if you can run a 5k currently with a 15 min/mile pace you should have no problem working up to doubling the distance before Oct and increasing your pace. You can do this!!!! Just pay attention to a training schedule and your body!
  • Aero72
    Aero72 Posts: 1
    I am in the same position. I am currently running 5 km very slowly mind you. I have signed up for a 10 km race in August. It is helping keep me motivated right now because I have an obligation. I really want to run the whole 10 km and am positive that by August I will be ready.
  • lessjl
    lessjl Posts: 20 Member
    yes, do it! now that you've started making progress, you'll probably get stronger quicker than you think. and it sounds like it'll be a great movitvation!

    gl, jl
  • RBXChas
    RBXChas Posts: 2,708 Member
    If you can already run a 5K, look up the Bridge to 10K program. I'm sure if you Google it, you can find it, and I'm sure there are corresponding apps.

    It may also help you improve your pace, but I haven't done it, so I can't tell you. I did C25K successfully and then was Spinning more than running, so B210K kind of took a back seat. I'm pregnant right now, but when I get back into things, I am doing C25K again, then I'd like to do B210K, then work up to half-marathon length. Marathons just seem a bit too ridiculously long for me.
  • krhn
    krhn Posts: 781 Member
    not a clue but good luck! :drinker:

    Im a postman so my specialism is in walking xD
  • prdavies1949
    prdavies1949 Posts: 326 Member
    Sign up now. You can do in October for sure. Last October I weighed 309lbs and got out of breath tieing my shoe laces. I slowly started running at 15 min mile pace and kept building up. Each week I ran a little farther and a bit faster. To give myself motivation I signed up for a 10k in January. I ran it in 1hr 17 mins. I now weigh 237 lbs and am signed up for a half marathon in June. Signing up for events is a great motivator believe me you can do it.
  • dan323
    dan323 Posts: 271 Member
    If you can run the 5k, you can defiantly do the 10k. Just add 1 mile a week to your runs.
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    I think you can do it. Just slowly add distance each week until you get to 10k, then work on improving your time each time you run. You got this.
  • xidia
    xidia Posts: 606 Member
    If you can run the 5k, you can defiantly do the 10k. Just add 1 mile a week to your runs.

    That's a pretty harsh training regime from a 3mile/5k base - I've done it! Adding 10% a week is an easier route, and the OP certainly has the time to take the slower increase. It's also what my running coach mother recommends.
  • Ke22yB
    Ke22yB Posts: 969 Member
    my first advice is never be embarrassed for trying, I keep going out and trying and am currently signed up to do my first race in Cal with my daughter a 10K in Santa Monica I checked and they open the streets on a rolling basis at 15 min/mile so I am bound to do that ( wouldnt want to get run over during my first race now would I ) but being embarrassed doesnt enter my mind
    You have a good base and enough time to get distance and speed so instead of being concerned be excited as you work toward your new goals
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot Posts: 596 Member
    The first 5K is the hardest part, which you've already got. You've got plenty of time to work up to 10K distance. Register for it, train hard and kick its *kitten*. You'll do great I'm sure. Good luck!
  • czmmom
    czmmom Posts: 236 Member
    You can do it! Once you have finished a 5k, a 10k is not much more :-) I started off adding 5 minutes to my runs and then adding 10 minutes to my runs to get me up to an hour. Just try adding some time to one of your runs a week - it doesn't need to be all of them. Good luck!
  • ashlielinn
    ashlielinn Posts: 920
    DO IT! I'm committing to the 10k, for sure! :)
  • oakleaves
    oakleaves Posts: 8 Member
    My husband is running the Marine Core Marathon in October in D.C. My husband is trying to inspire me to run the coresponding 10k. I can currently run 5k without stopping on a good day. Registration opens April 17th. Should I make the commitment and do it? I am worried I won't be able to keep the 15:00 min pace as that is my current 5k pace. How embarassing would it be to fall behind and not be allowed to finish. Part of my really wants to do it, the other part of me says it would be too much.

    I am wondering the same thing! I have always wanted to fun the Marine Corps 10k. It's such an amazing race and I just want to be able to say that I did it.

    I am sloooow, though, and I just worry that I won't make the time cut. I worried the same thing about the Cherry Blossom 5k I finished last year but that was no problem. I mean, I was near the back but I finished in plenty of time.

    I've still got a week or so to decide. Post what you decide to do.

Categories