izabellamary Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hi I have been running about 9 months and am about to do the Lincoln 10K. Can anyone let me know what a respectable time would be. I have been running 6 miles regularly and my best time has been 46 minutes but this involves 2 steep hills!! (i am female if that makes a difference!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry_Legs Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I think that's really good, I normally do them in 55mins -1hr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john t Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Yeh go with that..46 mins is a good run....good luck with it jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFoot Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I've only done 1 organised event...had to pull out of others since 'cos of repeated injury > I did it in 58 minutes so 46 is certainly respectable in my eyes. I think the more serious runners do them 30 minutes, or just under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izabellamary Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Thanks I feel a little more confident now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triciababe Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Wow, I'm really impressed, I've been trying to increase my speed but can only manage 59 mins. I've pledged to do 10 different 10k runs this year to raise money fro Multiple Sclerosis, I'm hoping that by December I should have reduced this a little. Well done to you, I think your time is amazing, I'm a little jealous actuallly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izabellamary Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 I managed it 49.13 - the start was incredibly fast and i have never experienced anything like it before - gun, cheer, silence and lots of feet - i was totally overwhelmed. running on a totally flat course i found harder than the couple of hills i have on my run - it just seemed to go on forever. i might give rother valley a shot but i think my training will have to be a flatter route and i need to pace myself better. any tips appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickDuggan Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 If you want to improve come and run with us any Tuesday or Thursday at 6pm Don Valley.Your time is really good.If you want more info visit http://www.sheffieldrunningclub.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkoak Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I managed it 49.13 - the start was incredibly fast and i have never experienced anything like it before - gun, cheer, silence and lots of feet - i was totally overwhelmed. running on a totally flat course i found harder than the couple of hills i have on my run - it just seemed to go on forever. i might give rother valley a shot but i think my training will have to be a flatter route and i need to pace myself better. any tips appreciated. First of all, well done with a very creditable time with your first attempt. I can recall very similar experiences on my first 10k. It's quite an experience isn't it! You will get used to it, and after a number of them now, it still gives me a buzz each time I line up. However, as all runners of various abilities will tell you, don't get carried away with the atmosphere by starting too fast. Concentrate on your own race and pace. Try to position yourself in the pre-start gathering with those of similar abilities and ambitions (ie:- view websites for results in previous races at that location and try to gauge where you want to be). I don't think that you need to train on flatter routes. Hills of all degrees and lengths, together with routes on other terrain (woodland, fields etc) give you a variety - and as far as I am concerned - greater interest. What I try to do before I take part in a race is to visit the location a few days/weeks beforehand and run some of the route. If nothing else, it gives me an idea of the gradients, landmarks etc. For me, it works every time. Whether it's psychological or not, I don't know. I can recommend Barnsley 10k in early November for an 'undulating' combination of urban and rural ; Dewsbury in mid-February, not very scenic (unless you like looking at numerous kebab shops!), but a very fast course and Clumber in October which is very pleasant. All are well organised. Good luck and if in the future should you take in the same event as me, I will guarantee that you will be wearing your medal and/or T-shirt before I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izabellamary Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Thanks for responses. Sheffield Forum is really a fantastic way of sharing experiences and getting advice like this. What is the usual cost of a 10K - Lincoln was £18 online application which seemed expensive but as it was my first i am not sure what to expect. Just found a great site walkjogrun.net which allows you to map running routes, save and share them online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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