Hi all,
I run for fun – that is I enjoy running. I have entered several races, a variety of distances including 10 km, half marathons, 20 milers and one marathon. As mentioned I enjoyed them all, but none more so than the 10ks. I will get to the point now.
My PB on a ten K is 39 mins last year. My weakness is my training schedule, I don’t have one when I do Ignore it! Can anyone suggest ways of me improving my time in order to be able to win a ten k race? My highest place is 12th so far. I recon if I can get my practice time down to around 34-35 min mark I will be able to win a ten K hopefully by the end of September!
Would joining a club be beneficial? I am 23 and take a dim view of clubs for some unknown reason.
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To run to your potential then you have to be committed, disciplined and smart in your training.
Maybe you don't like being told when to run and how far to run and thats why you don't like the thought of joining a club.
What does your weekly training schedule normally consist of? maybe someone more knowlegeable than me could advise you on how to make improvements. I think it would be very difficult to improve enough by September to win your target race.
Good luck.
You have obviously got stamina and natural ability.
You need to look for a club that concentrates on training (has coaching) rather than just social.
Do you train on hills?
Uphill develops strength, and downhill can help with speed.
Can anyone recommend a decent club in the Walsall/Birmingham region?
on the subject to training, i have recently purchased a HRM but dont know if i am using it right.
i run 4-5times a week but to no set scheduele sometimes long runs (12miles) some times short (2-3mile). normally i run this race route (10km).
i am aware of fartleking and hills but yet to include this in my running.
Bad news is being a college lecturer i have two forign holidays in one month before my 10 km and marathon (wolves) oh dear!
Birchfield Harriers in Perry Barr, more of a track club but one of the strongest in the UK
Aldridge Running Club, not quite sure where their base is, a good road and distance running club.
There is also Oak Park Runners (I think thats the name) based around Walsall.Google the name?
Go along for a couple of sessions and see whether they make you feel welcome!!
I ran my 1st 10km 3 years ago, as prep for a Sept marathon, 39mins dead.
Joined a club last June, and even though there are no coaches at this club, just a mix of runners, of all abilities, (mostly slower than me), some great advice, training sessions, car share & which races are worth doing, flat,which are not!
My next 10k am looking for sub 34 mins.
avoid.
Wish I had joined a club earlier!
Also cheaper race entries, which covers my club membership.
Try it, you might be suprised.
Might be worth getting a club with a track night, if you a speed merchant???
Goodluck!
There's your problem.- People could give you all sorts of advice, but until you find out why you ignore the schedules you've given yourself in the past, then I can't see you following one now.
- I think you need to start thinking of your "running" as "training".- And work out how to take a structured approach.- Then you can address what your "training" should involve.-
I think joining a club would be useful here since most club "runs" have a particular training goal.
i have taken the advice on board. after my holiday i will join a club and establish a decent routine of training. i will let you know my result at the end of sept!
I started running 5 years ago (age24) and went from 36.30 10k to 29.26 10k this year.
There is a good group down Tipton with various abilities so theres always going to people you can train with at similar standard.
Myself, I work in Walsall area and a couple of lads live out that way aswell.
Tipton costs £50 a year membership, but just come out and train with us first before splashing out. If we use the track its 60p a time.
Im off on holiday for next 10 days so drop us another email with your details and I'll call you back.
Training nights are Tues and Thurs at 6pm. Also some meet up at Clun at 8.30am on a Sunday for long run.
Tipton costs £50 a year membership, but just come out and train with us first before splashing out. If we use the track its 60p a time.
Im off on holiday for next 10 days so drop us another email with your details and I'll call you back.
Training nights are Tues and Thurs at 6pm. Also some meet up at the Club at 8.30am on a Sunday for long run.
HAB, your time at Maiden Newton would suggest a low 33 10k at least on a flat course. Do you have one planned?
My wife (who also posts on here) was with Egdon Heath for 10 years and club champion in her last year there in 2005.
I remember you at the dinner and MCL. Looks like a good competition for club champion between you two.
I'd love to win a race however low key.
In fact i pick some low key races..but have never finished lower than 8th in a 5k and about 9th in a 10k!!
and the winning times of most races 10k wise i'd seen locally are won in 33-34mins.
30-31mins? bets give up now!