Hi all,I have entered a 10k race in May (sandhal castle,Wakefield)and I'm starting to get nervous already.
I'm not all that fit and run quite slow (did five miles this morning in 64 mins) and i still can't run 30 mins without my heart rate going sky.
Has any one got any advice for what i should expect on the day??I'm not bothered if I come last I just don't want to be half an hour behind every one!!
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All the best.
don't worry about having to walk, on average a jog/walk programme will take you round in 10 or 11 minutes per mile so you should be looking at about 60 minutes for the 10km.
Wait until the second half of the race, if you feel good then re-asses your time goal. I try and finish a race legless which means really hammering home the finish and it's a great psychological benefit when you spend the whole race over taking people!!!
Gill
The thing I found was that there were so many people there different shapes and sizes and ability. I remember at the finish I little old lady sprited past me at the finish - humilating you would think but I just laughed at the whole experience...
I am new to running. I have just completed my first 5 miler in a time of 48 minutes.
I am aching so much, I feel like i have used muscles I didn't even know I had. Can anyone give good advice on how to limit aches and pains and how many more races it usualy takes until you don't ache anymore?
Stretches before and after are a good idea, as is good solid regular training, say four runs per week. Training runs should be generally at an easier pace with the exception of speedwork. Make sure you have the right shoes by visiting a proper running shop.
BUT....If you aren't aching after a race you haven't run to your full potential. we all feel like death at the finish, if I'm not dying I feel disappointed with my performance.
By the time May comes round, if you've kept on running steadily, you're probably looking at the same sort of time for the 10k (which = 6.2miles). And you'll find a lot of people coming in between 60 and 70 minutes, so you won't feel left behind.
Trust us, we've all been there :-)
Andy
Well done Merle. It will get easier.
I did my first 10k this month and you are way faster than me. Then again, most people are! (~:
Just try and enjoy the day, just think you are definately going to set a personnal record! Wa~hey!
Good luck to you & enjoy the training. Arn't these cold runs 'bracing'!
c
i have my first race next sunday ...
getting the butterflies alittle....
Hopeing the race goes okay any tips would be great....
i just intend to try and relax,chill out 2 nights befroe and night before ... dont do anything i usually wouldnt before a run .
i actually ran 5 miles yesurday so it wount feel like untrodden ground for moi.(3 months in)
Anyone else doing it?
In the early days of training, I found that the following steps helped to reduce aches and pains in my legs:
1. Do a full set of stretches after as well as before running, concentrating on holding a stretch rather than 'bouncing'.
2. After your post-run, post-stretch shower/bath, shower your legs all over with cold (or cool at least) water for three repetition of 1 min each.
3. If your knees are painful or prone to ache (I have had surgery on mine), elevate the leg/s and use ice packs on the affected area as soon after the run/stretch/shower as possible. Whatever you use (sports ice gel pacs from Boots etc or frozen peas), soak a tea towel under the cold tap, wring out as much as possible and then wrap pack in teatowel before moulding to knee/leg.
After a good few weeks and with improving fitness, I found I rarely needed to do this.
HTH
I have been training for a couple of months now and am about to take the plunge and enter my first 10k race. There is one in Ashford, Kent on 6th Feb which sounds appealing.
I am pleased with my achievements in training and can now run for around 5 miles, and also run continuously for an hour. I haven't yet run a full 10k though - is it important to do that before racing or should I focus on continuing to build my endurance?