10 mile run - General running

PAUL HARRISON 3

18/04/2004 at 19:53

I can currently run 10 miles in between 75-78 minutes. But I would love to be able to do it in less than 60. So i've been looking at the 8 week 10 mile programs on this website and was wondering if I would be ready to have ago at the sub 60 minute program. Or should I go for the sub 70 minute program first.
I'm not a member of a club or anything, I'm just doing my own thing, running around 25 miles aweek. Some weeks more, some weeks less.
Any help would be appreciated.

Paul

slug

18/04/2004 at 20:11

I know we`re all different, but to knock 15-18 mins off a 10 miler, going from 7.30 to sub 6 min miles will take some doing. I`m 42 and hoping to knock about 3 mins off my half marathon this year and I`ve increased my weeky mileage from 25 to 35. If you set goals that you cant obtain you`ll lose motivation and start going backwards.

Pammie*

18/04/2004 at 20:15

Have some intermediate goals, perhaps 70 minutes.
not an expert but
What is your longest run in training?
Do you race other distances?

I'm sure others will be in at some point. Once they have recovered from today's endeavours

PAUL HARRISON 3

18/04/2004 at 20:30

Aaaah, thought so. I'm trying to run before I can walk again.
So would the sub 70 minute program be a more realistic target.
And at 5ft 8inches and weighting 13.5 stone I would guess I'm around 2.5 stone overweight. Just what kind of differance would loosing 2.5 stone make to my time of 10 miles in 75 minutes.
Thanks Paul

Pammie*

18/04/2004 at 20:36

Paul

I think we've had a couple of threads asking your last question.

Off the top of my head i think its 1-2 seconds per pound per mile
So 2½stone = 35lb
35lb = 35-70seconds per mile

But if you are overweight and want to lose it take it gradually because the quicker you lose it (faddy diets) the quicker you'll put it back on (with interest)

PAUL HARRISON 3

18/04/2004 at 20:45

HAPPY WITH THAT!
If this is the case then I could get to sub 70 minute just by cutting down on the pies.

Cheers

Dandy

19/04/2004 at 11:17

hehe.. it might not be as easy as that, but you should be able to knock down to sub-70 with training and if you get the diet right your weight will drop as you get fitter / stronger. I'd make sure you do some speed sessions as well as normal runs, to get your general speed up. Good luck :-)

PAUL HARRISON 3

19/04/2004 at 12:31

Dan D.
You quoted:you should be able to knock down to sub-70 with training.
Would the Runners world 8 week 10 mile program for sub 70 minutes be sufficent for me now to get to sub 70 minutes, with my current time of around 75 minutes.

Cheers

GARY STEVENS 2

26/07/2004 at 12:48

Paul - How is the training going and have you managed to crack mins ?

GARY STEVENS 2

26/07/2004 at 12:49

70 mins

PAUL HARRISON 3

26/07/2004 at 19:34

Cheers Gary for showing an interest.

I hav'nt timed myself over 10 miles for ages. Infact I try not to time myself at all it makes me nervious for some reason.
But I do sometimes time myself over 3 and 6 miles. Ladt time I did 3 miles in 20:20 and 6 miles at around 43 mins. Im still the same weight though. It just wont go.

Cheers Paul

Penny Atkin

16/09/2005 at 22:37

Hi I have just entered the Great South Run which gives me 23 days to train. I am pretty fit and run approx 20miles per week up until the last two weeks where I have only been out once for a 6mile run.
I have never raced 10 miles before, plenty of 10k races, just wondered if anyone had any tips or training ideas for the next 23 days.

bald eagle1

16/09/2005 at 22:46

just increased your runs by a mile at a time,you will be ok,B1

27/11/2005 at 09:22

Penny,

I would say don't push it too hard and over do it. I find that when you have established a pace that you are comfortable with then run at that pace for 75% of your training runs. If you are not out of breath at the end of your run then then the only thing that may affect you is muscle stamina. Try to do the race distance for one run per week, or further if you can, that way you should be comfortable when you come to the big day. Good luck...!

beatty

01/10/2006 at 15:56

Penny I'm at the same stage as you but managed the 10 miles this week. Its a great moral boost but I plan to now carry on as I am doing 20ish miles a week as I don't want to push it and end up hurting myself. I walk the dog most days for about an hour as well so am confident I can get round. Time is not important. Have a great time on the day - just watched the GNR and hoping it will be as good. (did the 10 mile in about 85mins so that's not too bad)

loves to run

15/10/2006 at 15:27

hi i'm just about to go out and do my sunday run which would normally be 10-12 miles off road and hilly usually takes about 1hr 25 mins.As i am running the grt south 10mile race next weekend not sure how to taper? Its a lovely day and was weirdly looking forward to my grueling sunday mud run through ploughed feilds and muddy hill climbs eec!!
also while ia m here not sure either what time to aim for in the race. I have ran it in 1hr 5 mins and a dissapointing 1hr 7mins 2 yrs ago. I am 45 1/2 running 27-30 miles per wk (compared to 45-50 miles when i did 65mins 3years ago. not raceed for over a year when could just about 40mins for 10k. Anybody got any encouraging ideas to help keep me motivated please.

loves to run

15/10/2006 at 15:32

I am an unnafiliated female runner who loves to run

beatty

17/10/2006 at 09:22

I'm slower than that but am doing 5,4,3 this week and plan to run it by staying comfrotable incase the wind is up along the seafront and I need all my reserves. Enjoy the race though and good luck!

loves to run

17/10/2006 at 14:46

thanks beatty for your reply. That sounds good but at what level will you be doing your runs at? Thats where i have a problem, not knowing whether to do shorter runs fast or all of my runs easy. I am a creature of habit and tend to do 1 long run (did 10-11 on sunday) speed session, and a medium (7miles)threshold run.
good luck in the race too what time are you hoping for.
does anyone have an idea of time i should aim for so i can pace myself. like beatty have found that last mile along seafront touph.

beatty

17/10/2006 at 15:04

I'm about 1.30 - 1.35 for 10 miles depending on the hills but I've only been doing those distances for a short time (only running for 6 months and 50 next year!). I tried doing faster runs but didn't get on that well and was told that as I was only doing 20-24 miles a week, the mileage wasn't really enough to introduce it yet. I'm going to increase the mileage with one much longer as what I had been doing was stepping up each run and staying within a easy pace. I'm going to aim for 9.5 minute miles and adjust as and when. I've not run the seafront but used to live down in Gosport so know the solent winds very well! Good luck - let me know how you do.