I've just started running again.I've never been in a race before.I have been keeping myself quite fit doing bodyweight circuit training.Despite this I've noticed that running is a different type of fitness and alot harder than what I can remember.
Anyway Im interested in doing a race fairly soon.I was looking for one July but there doesnt appear to be any then.The latest one is the 25th June and is aproximately 6.5 miles.
Ive only been for two runs.The first was aprox 5 kilometres(3.18miles) it took me 24.16.The second was 3.85 miles it took me 31.48.
Do you think Iam fit enough to go for a race or should I wait until about August.Im not expecting to finish anywhere but near the back but I dont want to embarass myself.
BTW Iam a 27 year old male.
Thanks
Ian.
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Good luck!
You always manage to pull something else out of the bag on a race day
Is good to just do one and get the feel of how you feel and from there decide waht you'd like to do.. some people like to stay at 10k and go for speed.. or you might want to go to a half or marathon
Go for it..
Sprinting, Im not doing the Manchester 10k,Im planning on doing a small club run with about two to three hundred people in the race.Does this make any difference,Im just running by myself at the moment but hoping to join a club
Thanks again
Ian.
if all these times are based on runs by yourself, then you'll be amazed at how much quicker you can go with others to compete with - go for it!
Good luck
On race day just treat the race as a fun thing to do and a learning experience. You will find a small group all trying to start at the back, start with them, and allow yourself to settle in, then if all goes well, speed up towards the end.