01-03-2009, 10:54 PM
Hi TheEd,
Thanx for your advise again, last week i finished off the sub 40min training program (as i was so far through it anyway) and ran a "mock" 10k (6 miles actually) on race day. I ran with a friend who can run around 35/36 mins for a 10k and he helped to pace me on the run.I pushed myself really hard and achieved the following times, (sorry they are in miles) (1)6min 43secs (2) 6min 40 (3) 6 min 26 (4) 6min 25 (5) 6min 30 (6) 6 min 17 which gives a total running time of 39min 01 secs for 6 miles.
Im absolutely delighted with my time and im now going to go on to the 2Ks as you suggested.
My time tells me that when i have to really dig in, i can, its just very difficult to motivate yourself to go quicker when your running yourself and finding it tough, compared to trying your best not to let your friend get away.
Can you push too hard?? and whats the risks??
Should i still start with 3x 2Ks or try the 5x ???
Thanx for your advise again, last week i finished off the sub 40min training program (as i was so far through it anyway) and ran a "mock" 10k (6 miles actually) on race day. I ran with a friend who can run around 35/36 mins for a 10k and he helped to pace me on the run.I pushed myself really hard and achieved the following times, (sorry they are in miles) (1)6min 43secs (2) 6min 40 (3) 6 min 26 (4) 6min 25 (5) 6min 30 (6) 6 min 17 which gives a total running time of 39min 01 secs for 6 miles.
Im absolutely delighted with my time and im now going to go on to the 2Ks as you suggested.
My time tells me that when i have to really dig in, i can, its just very difficult to motivate yourself to go quicker when your running yourself and finding it tough, compared to trying your best not to let your friend get away.
Can you push too hard?? and whats the risks??
Should i still start with 3x 2Ks or try the 5x ???