Since posting on the '10k in 60 minutes thread', I have completed my first 10k training session at 53.12. This surprised me a lot as I had been aiming for 60 minutes having only started back running 2 and 1/2 months ago. Someone over on that thread then told me to start a new 50 minute 10k thread instead, so here it is.
I have revised my short term target to try and get to a sub 50 minute time and was wondering if anyone else is in the same boat as me at the moment?
Thanks,
NFG.
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Have you any races coming up? I'm going to be doing a 10k on 8th June.
I'll join you. My target this year is for a sub 2h half-mara and sub 50m 10k.
I'm easily doing 54mins on my training runs and have been for over a year now and never seemed to get any quicker. Just started to put some structure to my training and seeing some improvement Just need to find a decent road10k that appeals to me. I've done a very hilly and hot trail race 2 years running in June but haven't got a sub 1h in it yet! I'm currently using an 8mile trail route for training and have seen quite a bit of improvement just over the last two weeks.
Warm up 2 miles, 10k tempo 3miles on road/track, 9m30s miles rough surface for 3miles.
I have also recently joined a running club so I'm hoping that will help with my training
Good luck folks
NFG.
I'm in,
I had a target of 55 mins and got 53 mins 57 sec in the Manc 10k last week. Have now revised my target to under 50 mins. Doing the Mersey Tunnel 10k in June, have the endurance but need to do some speedwork and intervals. Not expecting to get under 50mins at this one just trying to increase my speed gradually. Have another 10k planned for September so who nows maybe then if the training goes well.
Have also decided to step up and do a half marathon next year with the aim to get under 2 hours.
Oooh Deva Duck! I am doing the Tunnel Run too! Have yo done it before?xx
No never run the tunnel run before Bex - should be good. Apparently the hill out of the tunnel is not as bad as various people have reported. Just hope it is not as windy as today otherwise that run along New Brighton prom might be a struggle.
Hurrah some other non-bionic runners! I'm in this group too, got down to 51:30 10K last summer but had a bit of a break (work-related mostly) and now floundering around the 55min mark again and lost a load of stamina doing most training on the treadmill at the moment due to shift patterns and that 12kmh speed feels a lot faster than it did.
Managed 5K in 24:45 back then too so will be aiming for 24 on the nose once I'm back up to speed (!)
Races... should definitely take the plunge I think as am sure that's the best way to push yourself that little bit further.
Good to hear from some fellow 50+ min folks ! My 10k pb is 56:57 which I set last year while training for a half marathon. I've been training hard for mens10k and hope to get as close to 50 as possible! Just over 3 weeks to go.
I'm also looking to get under 2hr half in September.
Good luck folks, wish you all the best in your training.
So, last night we had a track pacing session, getting us to run different distances at our 10k pace, everything from 100m to 1 mile. It felt quite strange to start with running 100m at a 10k pace but it was quite interesting to see what sort of pace I managed to get in to. Last night my pace would have translated to a 52min 10k if I had managed to keep the same pace for the whole 10k so I'm hopeful that come November I should be able to get below the 50 min threshold...
My next real test will be on Monday with the Bupa 10k, as I said I'm aiming for as close to 55 mins as I can get; last nights training says this should be possible but I'm starting to feel quite nervous....
I have a my eye on a 10k in about 6 weeks time, this one won't be the sub 50 but should at least show me how far I have to go to get there
Good luck Lisa, let us know how you get on.
What training are you folks doing to get you towards the big goal? I've introduced interval and tempo sessions since the start of the year and I'm feeling much fitter. Will soon see how it translates into race performance!
Good luck this weekend Lisa.
I am also going to try and introduce some speedwork and interval training Dr fg.
I can comfortably run more than the distance now just need to increase my speed. I am currently doing one long run (presently 8 miles but increasing gradually every week up to half marathon distance). One slightly faster run of about five miles and another fast tempo run of about 3 miles. So far the improvement has been quite steep, 59 mins in October 2010 and then 54 mins at the Manchester 10k the other week. I am guessing that I am now in a position where speedwork and interval training will be needed to continue my improvment and get under 50 mins so am going to add another session to my training. I am also considering joining a club.
Hi
I spotted this while looking for another thread, and although I typically run about 45' I thought I'd say a bit about how I brought my time down.
So, what's the secret? First thing I'd say is avoid using the word 'just', when you're talking about what you need to do. It takes effort to shave off minutes. It also needs some good fortune, both on the day and in preparation. An illness here, a sore leg there, work commitments, an extra curry or three, lots of fun runners in front of you on the day... and your time won't be going anywhere.
Next thing is book a few races in, spaced perhaps about fortnightly to monthly, that give you a consistent prompt, as well as providing a training run for the next!
Now, as for training, think of the words 'jog' and 'run', and what they mean. They're different for a reason - pretty obvious really, but translate that to your legs and to 'run' means pushing on every step, rather than simply moving at a fast, but comfortable pace. This is where for many people on a 10k the mental strength is needed.
A training partner can help. My wife started running occasionally with me last year. She was consistently well above 50' and did 47' last run.
Good luck to you all!
Barry
I'd like to join this thread too, please?
Barry, thanks for your helpful hints especially about 'pushing' on every step. I went for a run at the track this morning and got a PB for 10K of 55:25. (Previously my PB was 57:? which was the first 10K of a 15K race.) This morning felt very fast to me and I can't imagine being able to run much faster (but obviously I'm still a long way off of 50mins.) Hopefully, hearing what some of you guys are doing in your training may help!
Jude (I'm a girl)
That's fantastic, Jude. Well done!
Most runners will know what you mean about feeling you couldn't run much faster. It will probably take some time but is worth the effort and you may well be surprised at what you are capable of.
That's a lot you've shaved off, so maybe relax for a couple of days, then have a couple of steady runs before tackling your time again in about a week. Your body will appreciate the time to adjust to the new faster you!
Enjoy. Look forward to seeing you in the 45's some day!
Barry
I finished in 55:44 putting me 3757 out of 9805 finishers but 94th in my age group (women 40-44) so overall I was quite pleased and I think puts me more or less on track to make a sub 50 this year a realistic goal to aim for. My target race for this is the brooks Brighton 10k in November... I have a few months training if I don't quite make the sub 50 mins but get close I will still be happy