I'm thinking of doing this in preparation for the GNR, which I'm currently training for. I've been running for 14 months (starting from scratch) but took 2 months out in Feb/March due to injury. I did my second 10K yesterday in just over 68 mins, so I'm a plodder really! I really run for pleasure and fitness, but it is nice to have a challenge now and then.
Would I look too out of place in this race? I see that previous last finishing times range from 140 - 111 mins. My predicted time based on yesterday's 10K is around 112 mins. I intend to build up my long runs quite gradually as I'm not a spring chicken (!) and don't want to injure my foot again.
I'd really appreciate any views, thanks.
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Yes Id like views on this as I havent done it before.
I agree ideal training towards gnr.
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Any info on the course route would be appreciated.
It is a cracking race albeit very hilly, what do you expect in Doncaster. Would recommend it as a stand alone race but it is perfect as a pre GNR race also.
It's well marshalled and the route is scenic.
We always take a good 30 runners from our club in Liverpool, and manage to win a few prizes usually, thats how good we think it is.
It is NOT very hilly, it is nicely undulating! You go up hill, you get a few minutes rest going downhill. Perfect. But then, I hate flat races!
I did this last year and since it was only two days after a 10k I ran really hard on I decided to take it easy and just use it for practice at racing longer distances before the Robin Hood Half. I loved it and won the prize for 5th senior lady. I remember you Liverpool lot, I was confused to say the least!
I've signed up again for this year (despite the fact it is 2 days after the 10k again) and will be looking to improve on last year's time but not looking for a pb (set at Ranby in April)
All ability levels will enjoy this and I would say it is great prep for a certain half marathon although much better value for money.
I reckon its an ideal warm-up for Halfs, or Full maras, in my case.
Are the hills killers or gentle climbs???
Its either this or newark half marathon the same day.
Rich O
Might be a warm one again this year.
Anybody from the club know?
http://www.askerndrc.org/uploads/adrcresults/askern10mile/Askern10MileResults2007.pdf
We seem to be 60 runners down from 2005 and any suggestions as to why or how improvements could be made would be disscussed and considered for future events.
Could you tell me how many women ran the race?
My niece was calling out the position in the ladies race at 5 miles but gave up when she was in the 30's.
Glad you enjoyed it, hope you're there next year