10k charity run in sept, is it possible?

OpenToSuggestions · 23 Jun 2008 at 14:43

As title. A friend has asked me to do it, however I am 105kilos (6ft 3) and get out of breath very quickly, but is the time frame to short??

My aim this summer (off uni til just after the event) is to get in shape, could this be it??

TIA

p4radox · 23 Jun 2008 at 14:44

Should be possible. Get yourself a training regime and stick to it rigidly.

Nitefly · 23 Jun 2008 at 14:51

Yes, its not too far and with a little bit of training should be possible

Hamish · 23 Jun 2008 at 14:52

yes 10km should be easily possible.
I started training for a half marathon at the beginning of may and after never running more than 10mins on a running machine I ran 13km last night. This is only running approx 1.5 times a week.

BennyC · 23 Jun 2008 at 14:52

deffinatley achievable. Im 5ft 10/11, 82 kilos, but of an atheltic/muscular build, and hit the gym every day at uni. At a steady jog on a treadmill at 10km/h it (obviousley) takes me an hour to do, i could push that time down but thats not relevant.

I would suggest setting out a good diet plan, and easing yourself into the exercise. See how long you can run for comfortably, then go for an extra minute, and keep adding extra minutes on and on, as you become fitter and fitter it will become easier. You may find 10km a struggle in the gym on a tredmill or running outdoors, but i assume the adrenalin of the actual final run for charity should help you dig deep and hit the 10km mark, if you cant by september already that is!

Good luck, keep us updated with how it goes!

Hamish · 23 Jun 2008 at 14:55

Benny06 said:
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Sounds mostly good but I wouldn't solely rely on the running machine, from experience running outside is totally different to a machine. If you must only use a machine try to stick to a minimum 1.5 incline as this simulates outdoors a little better.

Neoni · 23 Jun 2008 at 14:56

Get training fella, possible if you put your mind to it.

ColdAsIce · 23 Jun 2008 at 15:05

Guys any advice on a problem I am having while running?

Basically at the gym when I go on tread mill I can't run for longer than 2 mins because my right calf muscle gets so tight I have to stop. It is really fustrating because I am not out of breath but it is so tight the pain becomes to much :*( Only seems to be my right leg :/

Lead_Head · 23 Jun 2008 at 15:08

At a guess I'd put it down to incorrect support from your trainers.

TheCrow · 23 Jun 2008 at 15:08

do a proper warm up, stretch off and it will be fine for a longer run.

Nitefly · 23 Jun 2008 at 15:12

Lead_Head said:
At a guess I'd put it down to incorrect support from your trainers.

TheCrow said:
do a proper warm up, stretch off and it will be fine for a longer run.

As above, invest in a decent pair of running trainers. Go to a specialist shop so they can watch you jog and suggest what trainers might be best for you.

Always remember to warm up and stretch before jogging and most importantly, take it easy!