run a 10K

I am signed up to do the Wonju 10k in South Korea Nov. 22nd. last week, I only jogged two times!! This week I want to practice more because I don’t want all my friends waiting for me at the finish line!

Firstly, a correction: Wherever 2200 meters or multiples of it were mentioned, it’s actually 2000 meters (or same multiples of it).
Speed and stamina have considerably improved. I clocked 8:59, then 8:43, and then 8:25 today itself in 2000 meters, and clocked 18:43 in 4000 meters. Now I think I can do a 6k run in less than 30 mins. Last time it took me 33:10 for the same.
Will run a 6k this weekend.

[Editing this entry a day later] Ran 6k. And yes, did it in exact 29:00 minutes!

I’ve wanted to get fit for a while (not to lose weight, but to become healthier), and I want something more specific on my list than “get fit”. I don’t mind if I get a “bad” time, more that I’d like to be able to complete the race.

My dad used to be a good long distance runner and I think he’s always been a bit disappointed how un-sporty I am. I’d like to be able to do something he’d be proud of that isn’t purely academic.

I don’t feel safe running on my own – especially in my area, so hoping to find a friend to run with me. I’m currently hoping to start on the treadmill just to get myself fitter (at the moment I struggle with even a 20min jog without feeling faint), before (hopefully) finding someone with whom I can train.
I think there’s a 10k in May – so I’m aiming for then. 7 months should be do-able.

I have a training plan and feel prepared. My longest distance right now is four miles, so I feel that I should be able to up it to 6 by the end of November.

I just finished Week 1 of my Hal Higdon training program, and I feel great! He does such a great job of laying out cross training and strength days. I’ve been doing some yoga and also a Self Magazine total body workout for those days. Looking forward to Week 2!

I ran a 5k at the beginning of this month and it made me so proud! Life has been busy since and I haven’t kept up my 3 day/week running schedule, but by adding this goal I’m reminding myself not to lose focus.

Improved my time considerably in 2200 meters [from 9 min to 8:40]
And winters are coming. Nice time to brace up for a long one now :)

I’ve been referred to a physio after seeing my GP this morning. I get knee pains after about a mile or so, and need to get that sorted before I can continue training for a 10k. I know I’ll be able to easily run a 10k with some training once my knee problem’s sorted.

I ran 10 kilometers on my own!

Still looking forward to my race next month!

Did some 2, 3 and 4mile and a 6mile runs when on holiday in Gozo.

Did a 5K run as part of the sprint distance triathlon I did over the summer.

Booked on the Southend 10K run on Sunday 4th October.