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VirginiaDeb
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How long to train for a 10K?
So, my friend told me about a 10k in annapolis that's May 31st. I'm running 3-3.5 miles most days now in prep for my 5K on March 28. I was thinking I could kick up my mileage after that, but am thinking now it's not enough time to train...
Thing is, I'm super motivated. Apparently there's a wine tasting and mini-spa at the end!
Should I give it a try, or do you think I'll be pushing myself too hard? I had originally planned to try out a 10K in the fall after training during the summer.
I want honest answers, as much as the wine tasting motivates me, I don't want to hurt myself or my progress.
Thanks!
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Posted 3/10/09 4:02 PM  |
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Ali1
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Re: How long to train for a 10K?
Definatley! If you can do 3-3.5 miles now, you definately could work up to 6 miles by the end of may. i would just up my milage a 1/2 mile every week.
And the wine tasting at the end...YUMMY!
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| Posted 3/10/09 4:08 PM |
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Erica
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Re: How long to train for a 10K?
yes - I think you can do it! Usually people do a 12 week training period, but it's not written in stone - and you have a start already!
I have done many a races with only 2 weeks of training too.
I would be motivated with wine at the end!
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| Posted 3/10/09 5:02 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: How long to train for a 10K?
Even if your longest run by the time you get to the race is 4 or 5 miles, you will most certainly have it in you to push for another 2 miles. Just keep consistent and remember the day of not to start too fast.
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| Posted 3/10/09 5:24 PM |
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azoodie
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Re: How long to train for a 10K?
Dude you're golden. Do it!!!! 
I just love how you are so addicted already  
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| Posted 3/11/09 8:40 PM |
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VirginiaDeb
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Re: How long to train for a 10K?
Posted by azoodie
Dude you're golden. Do it!!!!
I just love how you are so addicted already
In this case, however, I'm not sure if the addiction is related to the running, or the wine at the end of the run
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| Posted 3/11/09 8:55 PM |
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azoodie
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Re: How long to train for a 10K?
Posted by VirginiaDeb
Posted by azoodie
Dude you're golden. Do it!!!!
I just love how you are so addicted already
In this case, however, I'm not sure if the addiction is related to the running, or the wine at the end of the run
Don't try and play coy with me I know it's the running 
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| Posted 3/12/09 11:26 AM |
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shiv
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Re: How long to train for a 10K?
You can absolutely do it! I went from barely being able to run a mile to running 6 miles in a month.
Just like the PP said, add 1/2 mile each week and don't push hard in the beginning of the race. and take walk breaks where you need them.
good luck!
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| Posted 3/12/09 12:52 PM |
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NJmom
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Re: How long to train for a 10K?
You can definitely do it! I did one a few years back without too much training. I was probably only running 4-5 miles beforehand.
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| Posted 3/12/09 6:18 PM |
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