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RE: I want to run faster! - AndrewL - 18-11-2024
Hey Coach,
I ran 39:32 in the 10km yesterday, so I am sub-40, but am not super happy about the time. I ran a 10km split in a half marathon in about 39:50 in October, so I was hoping to do a bit better than I did. I think I ran into two basic problems, first the course was hilly and I live in a flat place so don't regularly train hills. Second, I am not really sure about my pacing in the 10km anymore, and I had a bit left at the end of the race.
Putting these two together, I think I could have pushed myself a bit harder on the uphills but I was afraid I would burn myself out. Next time I think I will be more prepared, but for now I can at least be satisfied that I was under 40 mins.
My splits were:
1 - 3:39
2 - 3:42
3 - 3:57
4 - 4:03
5 - 4:08
6 - 3:51
7 - 4:13
8 - 3:50
9 - 4:13
10 - 3:48
I started off fast, but the first 2km were downhill and I wasn't having trouble with form or breathing so I decided to accept it. Then you can see where the uphills start because the splits are pretty slow.
Anyway, 4 weeks until my 7km fun run, so I think I will take it easy this week and just do daily easy runs, and then work through a 3-week cycle leading up to the race. Cold as heck outside now, though, so I have to make sure I stay motivated.
RE: I want to run faster! - TheEd - 19-11-2024
Hi Andrew .. seriously .. you should be happy with the run .. you now have something to build on
don't try to push the training too hard as it will have taken something out of you
enjoy the process and I am sure the next race should be more enjoyable
nice going TheEd