Running my first 10K :)

KristenLynn87
KristenLynn87 Posts: 30 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hey there fitness friends! I'm new to MFP and this is my first post. I have been using it a little less than a week so far!

I started using it to keep track what I'm eating and to record my work outs. I don't really want to lose much weight. Just tone up.


So... I've signed myself up for my first 10K on Feb. 26. EEK. Anyone have any tips for me??
So far I have been running 3 miles at 6mph on the treadmill for over a week and a half. How should I start preparing myself for the 6 mile run?

Thanks! :)
Kristen

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  • ansonrinesmith
    ansonrinesmith Posts: 741 Member
    Check out Bridge to 10k.
    Or start adding a .5 a week working up to 6.2 miles
  • sixisCHANGEDjk
    sixisCHANGEDjk Posts: 243
    Could also try runnersworld.com's Smart Coach. It'll help chart you a plan.
  • brookepenni
    brookepenni Posts: 787 Member
    Hop off the treadmill as soon as you can! Running outside is quite different - so get some experience in before your race!
  • AJ_MotherRunner
    AJ_MotherRunner Posts: 175 Member
    Try doing an outdoor run, definitely different than treadmill. Good luck and welcome to MFP!
  • Ambamm77
    Ambamm77 Posts: 76
    Yes, definitely get outside. It is completely different. Remember to pace yourself, start off a little slower than what you usually run the 3 miles unless you are usually still full of energy when done. If you start slower and then feel great toward the end of the run give it more. You don't have to do a full 6.2 miles before the run but I suggest you do at least 4-5 OUTSIDE.
  • jeclpi
    jeclpi Posts: 28
    As a Brit not sure what the weather's like where you are at the moment - but if not too cold, nothing beats getting off the treadmill and out into the great outdoors...?

    My best tip is try some early practice at running the second half of each run quicker than the first half (negative splits if you fancy the tech speak lol) The first few runs I did - I ALWAYS set off to fast and ran out of steam before the end.

    Most of all enjoy and smile at people on the day even when it hurts - they'll give you a big cheer which helps a lot! :bigsmile:
  • runwithmike
    runwithmike Posts: 145 Member
    Since your first run is in a couple weeks the best thing that you can do for yourself is to run outside as much as you can before Feb. 26th.. It is totally different than running on a threadmill. Moreover, enjoy the atmosphere of the event - they are a lot of fun.

    Welcome to running and MFP.
  • Kendrawinn
    Kendrawinn Posts: 160
    I agree with everyone else, get outside.... And good luck :-)
  • dawlschic007
    dawlschic007 Posts: 636 Member
    At what point do you all suggest moving to running outside? I run only on a treadmill right now and I'm starting my second week of training for a 10k. I know that training outside is entirely different than running on a flat treadmill.
  • jlambert77
    jlambert77 Posts: 77 Member
    pretty sure, if you can tolerate your local weather, you should just get outside as often as you can, rather than train on a treadmill :)
    running outside is completely different...my personal opinion(for MY body) is that the treadmill nearly kills me at 5k..but I ran a 1/2marathon(outside obviously..hehe) and survived ;)
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    Best advice.. Have fun!!

    And also as previously mentioned, go a little slower to make up for the extra distance.
  • _Bob_
    _Bob_ Posts: 1,487 Member
    you've got it, keep a steady pace and you'll be there in no time :happy:
  • dawlschic007
    dawlschic007 Posts: 636 Member
    pretty sure, if you can tolerate your local weather, you should just get outside as often as you can, rather than train on a treadmill :)
    running outside is completely different...my personal opinion(for MY body) is that the treadmill nearly kills me at 5k..but I ran a 1/2marathon(outside obviously..hehe) and survived ;)

    Thanks for the advice! I may start running outdoors for my Saturday runs then and see how it goes. I usually run at night so training on a treadmill right now is really my only option since I get home fairly late.
  • jlambert77
    jlambert77 Posts: 77 Member
    you'll do great...have fun with it! :)
  • sixisCHANGEDjk
    sixisCHANGEDjk Posts: 243
    You do need to get outside. I went straight from the Treadmill to the 5K on concrete streets and had a nasty case of shin splints for a while after the race. I was told it was because I went straight from the treadmill to the concrete.
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