Advice - am I ready for 10k so soon?

catchyrhythm

I've been running since Feb. Did a few weeks of Couch to 5k, then graduated to my current pattern which is 5k non-stop twice a week (c.33 mins) and a mixed 5k run/walk (intervals) once a week.

I was intending to work slowly towards a 10k in September but a friend has asked if I'll go to one she's signed up for a month from now.

Is this too much too soon? I think I've been very conscious of my body so far and not pushed it too far so I always feel fresh and ready again after a rest day. I know 10k is nothing to some people but even in my 5k runs I do have difficult moments breathing-wise and with tight muscles and am always happy to reach the end!

But part of me thinks meh, give it a go, go easy, stick on an hour long podcast and focus on that.

What do you think?

Jaysevern

I would say give it a go, you could always walk some if you think its getting to much. Just make sure your run a bit slower than you would running a 5k so you dont get tired out to fast. 

Just Run

Do it! Add a walk break at each mile if you like to break up the distance. Take it real slow at the start and you'll be fine.

MrTim

You should be able get round if you ease off on the pace, maybe even walk a bit, and it will give you a time to smash in September when you've trained properly for it

SaeSae

I agree that you should give it a go. If you are struggling then there is nothing shameful about walking for a bit. When I did my first 10km I was horrifically under prepared - ended up having to walk/run from 3km onwards! But I made it round, and so will you, and that will fire you up to train to beat your time next 10km!

Daz

You're perfectly fine

Monabrue

It'll be fine - you can walk run if going gets tough - especially if hilly