10k Run - Am I mad?.....Update : Signed up

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Just recieved my priority registration info for a 10k run next year (July).
Am I mad? I registered my interest a few months ago in a fit of "ooooh that looks fun".

Well the time is here to register and pay. Should I do it?
Can I do it? Will I be able to do it?

Im 19st and not the fittest of people. I suppose I could walk it all the way (It's the Jane Tomlinson "Run for all", so actually running it is not required :) )
To be honest, I reckon I could walk 10k non stop no problem. It's quite a flat course and I can walk for ages if the need takes me.
I've just signed up to myasics.co.uk to formulate a plan starting this week, and it reckons it can have me running 10k by January. Starting off with 3 easy traning sessions a week (it's taken my weight, height and level of unfitness into account).

I already do Aikido twice a week which gets me a bit breathless and very sweaty. I go swimming at least once (twice at the moment), where I swim a few metres every now and then (get too knackered to go any further), and play around for an hour :p...but...it's all exercise.
I've just started going out on my bike, and I realise Im actually fitter than I was 8 months ago when I started Aikido.

So....I'd like to hear other people's thoughts. Can I realistically do it? Is running a 10k that hard? I read many tales of people dying when running from one lamp post to the next (that's me), but working at it, slowly and gradually....and working their way up to the 10k mark.

I know only I can answer whether I have enough determination, but I'm after peoples thoughts on how hard it is, the level of fitness that is needed to complete 10k etc.

If anything, it will give me a goal, an end game rather than the "get fitter and lose weight" non-target that always makes me give up.
 
Marcel said:
If anything, it will give me a goal, an end game rather than the "get fitter and lose weight" non-target that always makes me give up.
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I think you have answered your own question.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Even if you end up walking the whole way at least you've got off your bum and tried :thumbs:
 
you have loads of time to build up to that, start small and build up.

Theres a great app from Nike for monitoring progress on your iphone too :thumbs:
 
It sounds easy,but its not. Your knees, shins and probably feet will let you down.
I started running with http://runkeeper.com/ but had to stop. Gonna try and start again.
Go to a good sports/running shop and get good trainers (that is a must)

Good luck if you do.
 
Very easy to get to 10k by July, provided you put the time in required. It may hurt at times but if you build it right you wont have problems with knees, providing you get the right shoes for how you walk. thats where a good running shop specialist comes in handy as they will work out you running gate, and suguest the right shoes.

Deffo worth doing.
 
What have you got to lose? Go for it! I take it there will be the TP slimmers thread again this year :) :rules:
 
You going training up Penshaw? :p and do I think you are mad? YES! but go for it :p
 
You could always use rollerskates.:D:p:lol::shrug::thumbs:
 
Yes, your mad.
 
Simon, yes it is.

I know I'm daft, I would just like some sort of expectation of how hard it's going to be....and you know what? I think I can do it. Everyone I've spoken to has said I should go for it, so why not....
 
i reckon there is plenty of time to get yourself sorted :)

even if its just getting in a fitter state.

theres not a chance i could run 1k never mind 10!

will you be taking the camera with you? :lol:
 
Should be taking photos of your feet as your running.:D:clap::thumbs:
 
Training is the key (sorry to state the obvious :lol:), but make sure it's progressive training, road running, not treadmill. There's no point going out tomorrow and trying to beast yourself round the whole 10k, you'll struggle to do it if you're not a regular runner, and it'll just demoralize you.

There's a few tips I could give, besides training: Go for a high cadence (high rate of paces, but short ones) is one we're told. The simplest chages to diet will help too. Try eating an egg-a-day for the protein (don't be tempted by protein shakes, by all accounts you wee most of the protein out before you have chance to use it), especially when you're training, and make sure you're well hydrated. If you're runnign a lot and sweating a lot, salt-replacement is important too. And my most important piece of advice? If something hurts, go to the doc and get it checked. Injuries will make this task so much more difficult, but being smart and seeing the doc will help minimise these risks.

All the best with it!
 
Thanks for the tips :thumbs:
I've registered with myasics.co.uk and selected the 5k plan for now, to build me up.
Training starts tomorrow with 6 x 1m runs with 1m rests.


I suppose I'd better let you all know I've bitten the bullet and registered for the run.
It's the Jane Tomlinson 2010 Leeds 10k.
I'm in, registered, done. No backing out now. Committed. :D

I was discussing the idea with Matt Charlton (who I got the idea from in the first place). He committed himself, so that was good enough for me...
 
Marcel,

Are you doing it for charity?
 
I'm going to, yes.
I've not decided on a charity yet though, just trying to find the right one.
 
Which ever charity you decide ....stick me and Eileen down for £10 mate and good luck:thumbs:
 
Thanks mate :)

I've narrowed it down to childrens charities. Maybe one that helps those suffering from domestic violence and abuse and have nowhere to turn, or for children who don't have the help and safe environment that most children do.
 
Me and Helen will sponsor you too! Now you're getting loads of sponsors you'll have to do it :lol:
 
It will be hard, but once you finish it will be worth it.
Although in the army I am not your average squaddie type- I hate running and suffer with asthma.
in 2006 I 'ran' a half marathon, mainly because my mates said I wouldnt finish.
It took me a long time but I finished, my legs locked up and I ran the last half mile like a robot , my whole body felt like it was vibrating. (I should point out it was in Iraq, so a bit warm)

When i crossed the finish line it was worth every step.

Good luck marcel, stick me down for a tenner
 
Good luck bodders!
 
Good luck. You can do it. Just take it very steady cause you have lots of time.If you find you cant run far to start you can always run a bit then walk a bit.I did a half marathon in my 30's. Training for it was great cause I could eat extra and still lose weight and exercise does give you a buzz. I'm getting old now and cant walk down the road but I have the satisfaction of knowing I did it all those years ago.So go for it
 
Well done marcel!

Keep the charity local, As we discussed the other week. You must see the effects of your effort :)
 
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