Hi
Just found this forum by chance as I was looking for a running shop in my area but having no luck - tried yell.com but just keep getting Sports shops - and I would like to find a running shop so at least I know they are specialized.
Anyway I have entered the 10K for Bupa/Capital Help a London Child on 11th June - and have been training over the last 6 months - I could only run 30 seconds at the start but can now do 15 mins run/5 min walk/15 min run. I really just wanted some general advise on how to pace myself - as I've been really struggling over the last few weeks and just can't keep the pace up for more than 10 mins - so not quite sure what I'm doing wrong.
My aim is to power walk and run parts of the 10K - but wanted some advise on how to plan my 10k, should I maybe run for 10, walk for 5, run for 10 walk for 5 etc etc.
I know there will be some great advice on here so I will be back later to read - but thought I would say 'hi' at the same time. Also the other thing that is worrying me is 'going to the loo! whilst running :embarrassed: ...........do you time your meals the night before so hopefully you should be fine. I have proper running shoes, and dri-fit clothing but any other tips of what to do beforehand would be great and any pointers to certain area of this forum.
With thanks. Rosie
Just found this forum by chance as I was looking for a running shop in my area but having no luck - tried yell.com but just keep getting Sports shops - and I would like to find a running shop so at least I know they are specialized.
Anyway I have entered the 10K for Bupa/Capital Help a London Child on 11th June - and have been training over the last 6 months - I could only run 30 seconds at the start but can now do 15 mins run/5 min walk/15 min run. I really just wanted some general advise on how to pace myself - as I've been really struggling over the last few weeks and just can't keep the pace up for more than 10 mins - so not quite sure what I'm doing wrong.
My aim is to power walk and run parts of the 10K - but wanted some advise on how to plan my 10k, should I maybe run for 10, walk for 5, run for 10 walk for 5 etc etc.
I know there will be some great advice on here so I will be back later to read - but thought I would say 'hi' at the same time. Also the other thing that is worrying me is 'going to the loo! whilst running :embarrassed: ...........do you time your meals the night before so hopefully you should be fine. I have proper running shoes, and dri-fit clothing but any other tips of what to do beforehand would be great and any pointers to certain area of this forum.
With thanks. Rosie