Hi everyone,
I would like to extend my distances from 10k to 10m - any hints on how to do this without nearly expiring? I currently manage 10k in around 67 minutes, and I am quite happy to remain at about 10 minute mile speed for now. I am not averse to taking walking breaks if needed, but I am aiming to reduce these with time/experience.
Anyway, back to my question - there is a 10 miler I would really like to do at Ripley, November 3rd. Is it unrealistic to increase by 4 miles in a couple of months?
Any ideas for training would be great - thanks.
Go-slow
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I just gradually increased the time of my long run on Sundays by 10 minutes each week and concentrated on 2 speed/hill sessions of about 30 - 40 minutes during the week. The week prior to the 10 miler I ran 81/2 miles and felt as if I could run further so knew I was going to be OK. I also did cross-training at the gym twice a week to boost my strength.
You'll probably receive lots of different advice (eg increase your mileage by 10% a week, increase the number of times you run each week etc etc) and I suggest you pick and choose the bits that suit you.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
I will take that on board and get a plan into action! Got a 10k next sunday, so will plan from then (-giving myself a short rest as well..!)
go-slow
I've just been asked to work out a schedule for the same thing for one of my clients. The main sessions are the steady, fast run. the speed session and the long run. anything else is a bonus. I'll send the schedule to you by e-mail, just for your interest.
Cheers
go-slow
I am taking part in my first 10K on Sunday but am keen to increase this distance. Would you be kind enough to forward me that schedule also.
Much appreciated.
Thanks
M
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