10k run... OMG don't know if I can do it!!!

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  • carlosjenno
    carlosjenno Posts: 174 Member
    I just recently registered for my very first 10k run at the end of Oct. I'm on week three of Hal Higdon's 10k training plan, and I'm nervous, lol. I can now run 5k straight, slow but I can do it. I just can't see the jump from 3-6 miles in a month!!!

    Yes, you can. You really can...
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    Aww :) The people's responses here are so nice! I think you can do it too!

    (I'm jealous that when I posted a very similar thread a month before my race everyone said I wouldn't be able to do it. Though I suppose I left out the info that I could run 5 km since I'd never measured it).

    ^^I'm sorry to hear you got some negative feedback :(

    I feel soo much more confident after reading everyone's post here!!!!
    THANK YOU!!!!
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    Yes, it's a total mental game. I'm trying to overcome that, hopefully I will through the next few weeks. I'm excited now!

    Who listens to music during your race?
    Do you eat?

    My race is 7 AM, I usually run well fasting but wondering since it's longer distance if I should eat something.
  • brettpedersen37
    brettpedersen37 Posts: 2 Member
    I started running last April, so basically 18 months, and I'll be running my second marathon this weekend. I started out not being able to even run 2 miles at once. Follow your training plan and don't be surprised when you're running your first half marathon :)
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    I definitely believe you can do it.

    I only began running back in July, and worked my way up to completing my first run that was just under 6 miles last week. I have done it twice more and am now resting for my first 10k this weekend. You have time, and at the rate you are going right now, so long as you keep at it you should be just fine.
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    I'm inspired by all your runs! Especially seeing how you all build on distance, so awesome!
  • JoelleAnn78
    JoelleAnn78 Posts: 1,492 Member
    I agree with everyone that getrting to a 5K distance was quite brutal in comparison to extending the distance. I stayed at 3 -3.5 miles for about a year. When I decided to go further I found it was hard - really hard - to get to 4 miles. However, once I got to four miles and did it once or twice miles 4-6.2 were a piece of cake :flowerforyou:

    I have my first 10K on the 27th of September and I am still nervous even though I am up to 8 miles plus in training for my half in October!
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    I agree with everyone that getrting to a 5K distance was quite brutal in comparison to extending the distance. I stayed at 3 -3.5 miles for about a year. When I decided to go further I found it was hard - really hard - to get to 4 miles. However, once I got to four miles and did it once or twice miles 4-6.2 were a piece of cake :flowerforyou:

    I have my first 10K on the 27th of September and I am still nervous even though I am up to 8 miles plus in training for my half in October!

    I've done one 5k race and it was horrible, I didn't plan well or train. I think that is partly why I'm nervous. Since then I have been running on a regular basis and a 5k is very doable for me with no issue.

    You'll do great on your 10k and half!!!! Have fun!
  • IconStillFree
    IconStillFree Posts: 262 Member
    A month ago, I could only run 1 mile now I can run a mile and a half!
    If I can do it so can you!
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    You've got this, no problem. Keep in mind that for serious runners their 5K pace is faster than their 10K pace which is faster than their half marathon pace, etc. I agree with the other poster who said that if you slowed down you could probably do the whole 10K today (but don't, you want to build up the distance so you're doing it injury-free :smile: ).

    Higdon's plan is a good one. Just follow it, put in the miles and you'll be surprised how quickly you build up your endurance. Run the long runs at a slower pace than the short ones; you're working on endurance, not speed. In addition to the other good race day info, make sure you don't do anything on race day you haven't done before. No new clothing, foods, etc. Make sure to test out everything on training runs first so there are no surprises during the race.
  • MamaMollyT
    MamaMollyT Posts: 197 Member
    You should eat before you train and eat before you race. Don't try something brand new on race day! Start eating an hour or two before your training run. You will need it as your round get longer.
  • jonnyman41
    jonnyman41 Posts: 1,032 Member
    Often read, (but not tried) that before any race as a novice, you don't need to have run quite the full distance beforehand as adrenalin will carry you the extra on the day. So if you can get up to running 8k a few times you will easily do the 10 on the day.
  • NoelFigart1
    NoelFigart1 Posts: 1,276 Member
    I'm no runner, but if your training volume works anything like training for a distance swim, you totally have this.

    Enjoy!
  • prairiedana
    prairiedana Posts: 36
    You can definitely make the jump to 10k- you'd be surprised what the rush of the crowd, cheering, running with others and what not can motivate you to do :) Besides, it's only 1 day. I bet you can add an extra 5k one time, for one run!
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    You guys are awesome! Happy to report that I DID finish my first 10k, running the entire race!!!
    I really felt accomplished! I never ran like that my entire life, it was pretty cool. I have kept up with my runs and plan on more races soon. It's so very true how the excitement and running with others keep you going longer than you thought you could.

    Anyone looking to run a race, do it! There's some great training plans that really help.
    :)
  • gabbo34
    gabbo34 Posts: 289 Member
    IsaCaliBel wrote: »
    You guys are awesome! Happy to report that I DID finish my first 10k, running the entire race!!!
    I really felt accomplished! I never ran like that my entire life, it was pretty cool. I have kept up with my runs and plan on more races soon. It's so very true how the excitement and running with others keep you going longer than you thought you could.

    Anyone looking to run a race, do it! There's some great training plans that really help.
    :)

    GREAT job!!!! Congratulations!!!!!
  • arussell134
    arussell134 Posts: 463 Member
    IsaCaliBel wrote: »
    You guys are awesome! Happy to report that I DID finish my first 10k, running the entire race!!!
    I really felt accomplished! I never ran like that my entire life, it was pretty cool. I have kept up with my runs and plan on more races soon. It's so very true how the excitement and running with others keep you going longer than you thought you could.

    Anyone looking to run a race, do it! There's some great training plans that really help.
    :)

    Yeah! Wonderful.

    Best wishes on your next racing pursuits, whatever they may be.
  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
    Fantastic. Well done!!
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    Congrats! It is indeed a great feeling.
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