I can currently run 10 miles in between 75-78 minutes. But I would love to be able to do it in less than 60. So i've been looking at the 8 week 10 mile programs on this website and was wondering if I would be ready to have ago at the sub 60 minute program. Or should I go for the sub 70 minute program first.
I'm not a member of a club or anything, I'm just doing my own thing, running around 25 miles aweek. Some weeks more, some weeks less.
Any help would be appreciated.
Paul
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not an expert but
What is your longest run in training?
Do you race other distances?
I'm sure others will be in at some point. Once they have recovered from today's endeavours
So would the sub 70 minute program be a more realistic target.
And at 5ft 8inches and weighting 13.5 stone I would guess I'm around 2.5 stone overweight. Just what kind of differance would loosing 2.5 stone make to my time of 10 miles in 75 minutes.
Thanks Paul
I think we've had a couple of threads asking your last question.
Off the top of my head i think its 1-2 seconds per pound per mile
So 2½stone = 35lb
35lb = 35-70seconds per mile
But if you are overweight and want to lose it take it gradually because the quicker you lose it (faddy diets) the quicker you'll put it back on (with interest)
If this is the case then I could get to sub 70 minute just by cutting down on the pies.
Cheers
You quoted:you should be able to knock down to sub-70 with training.
Would the Runners world 8 week 10 mile program for sub 70 minutes be sufficent for me now to get to sub 70 minutes, with my current time of around 75 minutes.
Cheers
I hav'nt timed myself over 10 miles for ages. Infact I try not to time myself at all it makes me nervious for some reason.
But I do sometimes time myself over 3 and 6 miles. Ladt time I did 3 miles in 20:20 and 6 miles at around 43 mins. Im still the same weight though. It just wont go.
Cheers Paul
I have never raced 10 miles before, plenty of 10k races, just wondered if anyone had any tips or training ideas for the next 23 days.
I would say don't push it too hard and over do it. I find that when you have established a pace that you are comfortable with then run at that pace for 75% of your training runs. If you are not out of breath at the end of your run then then the only thing that may affect you is muscle stamina. Try to do the race distance for one run per week, or further if you can, that way you should be comfortable when you come to the big day. Good luck...!
also while ia m here not sure either what time to aim for in the race. I have ran it in 1hr 5 mins and a dissapointing 1hr 7mins 2 yrs ago. I am 45 1/2 running 27-30 miles per wk (compared to 45-50 miles when i did 65mins 3years ago. not raceed for over a year when could just about 40mins for 10k. Anybody got any encouraging ideas to help keep me motivated please.
good luck in the race too what time are you hoping for.
does anyone have an idea of time i should aim for so i can pace myself. like beatty have found that last mile along seafront touph.
You should look at increasing training (over time) to at least 5 sessions per week. You will need to include a long run of 15 miles and be working on 10k speed.
If you find a group to run with it would help a lot. Fast 15 milers hurt unless you are with others.
In other words, you have to put in the speedwork to get quick, plus some regular longer runs to get the stamina up.
Once you can knock out 5 in 30 without trying, then 10 in 60 is realistic. Otherwise you may wish to have a different target.
Would fit in well with an ongoing discussion over on Sub 3 thread.
I can run 70 min 10 miles on no training at all but would take 12 months of solid training to get below the hour.
I've run 58 mins 10 miler off just 20 mpw with no runs in training longer than 7 miles.