Anyone training for 10K run?

Also looking to run a 10k, but waiting a few more days before I start running again on a consistent basis. Tried a 7k run yesterday, but my foot wasn't as happy as I would have liked it. :frown:

Oh I miss running so much! Just by the time I've got home, sorted out family dinners, bathed Imogen and got her to bed, all I want to do is go to bed myself - forget running at that point, it's usually gone 8pm anyway!

But anyways, what's this app you're on about? Is it a freebie or a purchase one? What's the best one to do?

I used to do some 5K's, mainly 10Ks and I did a few half marathons in my time as well - a few years ago now though, haven't done one of those since 2007! Nowadays I jog to the bus stop in a morning and that's it! I really miss that buzz you get when you get going, you've broken the breathless barrier and you're just comfortable, or when you get in feeling as though you could do it again but knowing you couldn't really!

Just finished C25K, and will be running my "first" 5K next weekend... I was thinking of picking up with another program for the summer -- either B210K or one of the Higdon programs. Haven't decided yet (especially since I think there'll be some down time in a few weeks due to surgery)...

I'm doing my first 10k in a couple weeks, actually its my first race ever too! I signed up on whim and I don't have time to do proper training (I know, bad), but I already run 4 times a week for my normal exercise so I know I can make it through. I ran 5.4 miles yesterday averaging just over an 11 minute mile so I'm figuring I should be able to finish in about 75 minutes. My biggest struggle is keeping a steady pace, I have a tendency to start going way too fast and get out of breath and have to slow down and walk. So that's what I've been trying to focus on is keeping my pace steady. I'm trying to find another one to sign up for later in the summer so I can train and try for a better time.

So here's a question for the more experienced people. I was reading through the training guide that was put together for the 10k I'm doing and for the people wanting to train to finish in a 60-70 munute bracket there was no strength training included, but it was included for the faster times. Is there some reason that you should not strength train when getting ready for a race?

I'm doing my first 10k in a couple weeks, actually its my first race ever too!

My biggest struggle is keeping a steady pace, I have a tendency to start going way too fast and get out of breath and have to slow down and walk. So that's what I've been trying to focus on is keeping my pace steady.

do you have an ipod or a smartphone? you could download a podcast or use music that would help you keep running to a particular beat... the trick for running a pace is learning how it *feels* -- and that kind of muscle memory comes with repeated practice. I've finished the C25K program, using the NHS podcasts, but I keep playing the week 9 podcast, because I'm used to the music, and it helps me keep to a 10 min/mile pace.

So here's a question for the more experienced people. I was reading through the training guide that was put together for the 10k I'm doing and for the people wanting to train to finish in a 60-70 munute bracket there was no strength training included, but it was included for the faster times. Is there some reason that you should not strength train when getting ready for a race?

I don't know about strength training in general, but glute work is good, and getting your core in shape will improve your running form and have a positive effect on your times!