10K race

Wolfena
Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I think I'm insane... last weekend I registered for a 10K race that takes place next Saturday.

I have barely run for over 2 months! (and typically 4 miles or less when I have) I wanted some motivation to get me moving again and thought it was a good idea at the moment :huh:

Anyway - 7 days to go, I haven't run a race (5K) since October of last year and I'm 15 pounds heavier - oh, and never in my 5 years of running have even gone farther than 6.25 miles at one time!!!!
:noway:

The goal for me is to finish in less than 75 minutes.... wonder if I"ll even come close! :tongue:

Oy - what have I done! :laugh:

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  • zooflute
    zooflute Posts: 50
    I think you can do it. I'm up to 4.5 m in around 57 minutes, and that's with some intervals (30 sec) of walking, so my average pace is around a 12 minute mile. If you can maintain that, you'll meet your goal.

    Just aim to finish and don't worry about the timing!
  • cruiseking
    cruiseking Posts: 338 Member
    I treat running as "time away". Time to think, relax, and enjoy the solitutude. Don't worry so much about the time, or whether you can do it. You can and will do it. Just enjoy it.
  • bjshields
    bjshields Posts: 677 Member
    Well, honestly, my first thought was, "Have ya lost your mind?!" But then again, 10K isn't THAT long. Walk/run it, listen to your body and have FUN! Good luck, you are going to need it!!:noway:
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