Quixotic101

Well I decided to take part in a local run and although I had set my sights on 5k only, at the last moment I thought what the heck and plumbed for the 10k. I survived. My time was approx 1 hour. Hope it was not just a freak event - a flash in the pan. Now to maintain this for a few weeks.

Well done. I'm envious. Having inched forward to 7.5k it does not appear so unattainable but injury is my main concern as it will make me an invalid and undo the momentum.

Thanks. I checked my pulse after a 5k run and it was around 120. Before starting the run it was 46. Not sure if that is good or bad.

Thanks for all the responses.

Wow, 10k in 1 hour at first attempt! This has occurred to me as well. Just push hard and go for broke. Then if I succeed I know it can be done - possibly half the battle.

At 56 I am well past the point where I can ever describe myself as being fit :smile:

Probably not recommended but I had a 3 pronged approach. Diet to lose weight quickly, excercise to build muscles and start by walking fast and then begin running. Always out of breadth initialy. Then start selecting a 5k round trip route. The compulsion to return home was enough to push myself harder each time. Repeated…