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dsalmon

Have my first 10k at the end of May and will only have completed Couch to 5k about 3 weeks before. Will the 10k kill me?

Currently thinking that if I take it slow and break it down into 4x 2.5ks, then that'll help with the mental aspect as I realise I've left it too late to get up to 8-10k levels in advance.

Goal is to complete the 10k rather than specific time (a slow and steady 1hr 15mins feels feasible)

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exteroceptive in reply to @dsalmon

At the start of a running race it's easy to get caught up in the excitement, and overdo things on the early pacing. Make sure to stay within your limits and find a steady pace that you feel comfortable at. Once you have that, the distance should be ok.

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NotThamesWater in reply to @exteroceptive

My first XC races saw an HR max waaaay above anything I'd had previously.

Obvs I died on my arse half way round.

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