10k question

Not sure what your normal running schedule is at this point (so close to race day), but I'd run whatever your standard run is. I don't believe in adding miles you're not used to the week of a race. If you're used to say, 3 miles, go run that to get the work in and build confidence for Sunday.

Enjoy running your first 10k race!

No, it's rest time ahead of the race.
The atmosphere of the event should see you thru those extra couple of miles just fine - just don't start out too quickly off the line.

Good luck.

Just take it easy now, it's only another 1.5 miles. Assuming your goal is completion rather than a specific time objective then you should be fine.

Short run and rest. Go out slow, enjoy the day.

Just chill and run your race. If you did 4.5, worst case you can fake 6.2. Freaking out and doing a "trial run" is a quick way to screw yourself on race day. The hay's in the barn around 3 weeks pre-race, so at this point, just roll with it

Congrats on your first 10k!! I just ran my first 10k two weeks ago. I was a bit intimidated as I am more of a 5k kind of girl, but I LOVED it!! I am thinking of training for a 1/2 marathon now Warning: the rush of the race can be addictive!! Anyway, the week prior to my 10k I would run between 3-5 miles each day. I normally lift 4-5 times a week, but decided to skip lifting altogether that week to avoid soreness. Good luck and enjoy!!

Annadel wrote: »

Thank you all. Getting pumped for my race. I will just do a short 3 mile run tomorrow and that's it before Sunday.

I understand. The pre-race excitement makes you want to go!

Play it smart. Resist the temptation. Conserve your energy for race day.

Your training for this race is complete. The extra 3 miles you're considering the day before your race will not help your conditioning at all. That would be 2/3 of your longest run ever, so there will be some carryover fatigue. Maybe only a little and maybe a lot, but for sure you'll be less than 100%.

If that doesn't convince you, remember that every run has a (very small) risk that you could get hurt - turn your ankle, strain something, slip and fall, whatever. Why risk it?

Just rest. Hydrate. Eat moderately.

You'll finish.

Agreed with the above about resting and shorter runs ahead of the race. You will probably be OK as you may find yourself having a bit more determination and stamina while running the race with everyone. I know I did in my first 10k. In fact, in the weeks before my first 10k I had been unable to run for more than a full mile, and would then walk for a spell. I had increased my distance to 6 miles on three different run/walks before the race and assumed I would do the same at the race, a mix of running and walking. I ran the whole freaking way much to my surprise! So the first time I ran more than a mile I ran 6+ at an actual race. You may very well find yourself able to do it, as you are closer to the 6 mile running mark than I was.

Good luck! You shouldn't have problems going from 4.5 miles to 10K as long as you pace yourself.

sjb74uk wrote: »

No, it's rest time ahead of the race.
The atmosphere of the event should see you thru those extra couple of miles just fine - just don't start out too quickly off the line.

Good luck.

+1

Good luck in the race!

Annadel wrote: »

Friends I did my first 10k in 1:01:19. I was hoping for 1 hr so this is pretty close. I slowed down around both water stations so that maybe cost few mins here and there. Thank u again for your tips. I decided to not run at all last 2-3 days and I seemed to have conserved my energy. It was great. I am looking forward to my half now. Any tips? I welcome suggestions. What should be my time goal and when should I target( currently thinking in 6 months). Thank u!!

Awesome job!!! Way to go!!!

I'll be looking to steal any tips you get. I'm making the jump from 5k and running my first half in March.

Annadel wrote: »

Friends I did my first 10k in 1:01:19. I was hoping for 1 hr so this is pretty close. I slowed down around both water stations so that maybe cost few mins here and there. Thank u again for your tips. I decided to not run at all last 2-3 days and I seemed to have conserved my energy. It was great. I am looking forward to my half now. Any tips? I welcome suggestions. What should be my time goal and when should I target( currently thinking in 6 months). Thank u!!

Although McMillan says a 2:17 is predicted based on your 10k time, your first should aim for completion rather than a time. Build your base mileage for now, and start a modest beginner training plan 12-16 weeks out from your goal. Best of luck.