Supposed to be running a 10K tomorrow

fallbayuk

fallbayuk

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I say 'supposed to be' because I'm not really a runner, I don't enjoy it and I've not really trained much apart from on the treadmill in the gym a couple of times a week. I do enjoy the sense of achievement though after a run which is why I'm probably going to do it, plus I've paid the £12 entry fee :)

I went for a 4.85 mile road run a couple of days ago which I did in just under 38 mins which I think works out at about 47 mins for 10K? (correct me if I'm wrong). If I'm honest I'd be happy to finish in under 50 mins. I *think* I might be able to shave a few seconds off that time but then again I may burn out too soon trying, so to try and avoid this can anyone give me any advice on how the actual race should be run? Do you start off slow and move it up a gear towards the end or halfway through or run the whole race at a single steady pace? Also, should I do any form of training today before the race tomorrow? TIA!
 
As you've no experience, don't go off too fast, keep it steady and put the hammer down in the last 2k if you've the energy. Lots will head off at a loony pace and you'll probably pass a lot of these if you can manage a sub 50. You'll enjoy it more if you are passing those who got it wrong, go off to fast and it'll be hell in the last few km.
 
firstborn said:
As you've no experience, don't go off too fast, keep it steady and put the hammer down in the last 2k if you've the energy. Lots will head off at a loony pace and you'll probably pass a lot of these if you can manage a sub 50. You'll enjoy it more if you are passing those who got it wrong, go off to fast and it'll be hell in the last few km.
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Thanks :) Is there anything I should be doing today to prepare with regards to training or diet?
 
deano_deano said:
Well the obvious one is start to take on sufficient carbs and get a good night’s sleep. Good luck for tomorrow
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Carb loading will not make much difference, if any, in a 10k as your muscles should have >6.2 mile worth of energy. If you overload then you risk stomach problems in the morning.

As firstborn said, check your speed at the start. It is far too easy to rush off in the adrenaline burst and suffer later.

Also, start way down the field. This serves two purposes: you will be running at a more sensible pace and you will not get in the way of those who are looking for times of about 32 min.

Most of all, good luck and enjoy it!
 
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