Thread: 10km run

Did the Hill to Harbour on Sunday. It was my first 10km run, as usual it was a spur of the moment for me and i went in with no training. I did a 4km run about 4 weeks ago and a couple of 2-3km runs maybe a month before that. But before 2 months ago i couldnt even tell you the last time i have run more then 2km.

I surprised myself and I actually finished the 10kms in 59mins and i ran the entire way! It was stinking hot and there were some crazy hills too.

Anyone else do it?

Dude... you must be fit. I can't run for 20mins LOL.

Come in the city to surf this year Union... such a great run, 14k.

You running to improve fitness or to lose fat or just for a challenge?

Very impressive mate; I'm flatout running for 2 mins, so kudos to you.

Originally Posted by andypoo

Come in the city to surf this year Union... such a great run, 14k.

You running to improve fitness or to lose fat or just for a challenge?

mostly the challenge and the fitness is justa bonus.

14km mate thats a good distance... i could probably run it.. once you get into the rhythm you feel like you can run all day.

My best man, who happens to be a PE Teacher, runs the City to Surf every year with his students and he cracks the magic 60 minute mark for the 14kms every year. Not bad for a bloke in his mid 40's.

On a side note, to give you an indication of how good an athlete Guy Leech was, he used to finish regularly in the top 50 in this event.

I did the City to Surf a few years ago. A good, challenging run which was just about at the extent of my capability! I usually run 5 - 6 kms every few days then go on a good 8 - 10 km walk/run on the weekend up hills/mountains. I think I do it more for my mental health than physical. It's always relaxing and refreshing to get away into nature.

Congrats Union! thats a really good effort. you must have been proud of your ability.
i bet you are heaps fitter now too.

i can run for 40mins on the treadmill (intervals from 9km/hr - 14km/hr every ten mins) but have never timed myself outside.
I was in training last year for two 5/10 km runs but unfortuntely some issues came up and i had to pull out of both. i was also a part of a Dragonboating team around the same time and was due to compete in a team comp but that didnt happen either lol.

Hey Union, it's really interesting what you say about getting into the groove. I also noticed that I hit a zone about 8kms and then after that the rest of the run seemed substantially easier in that the effort/pain seemed to plateau.

Does anyone know why this happens?

Isnt it the runners high????

The adrenaline and endorphines which are released significantly after a period of time are hormones which charge up your energy and stamina.

I don't know if I'd call it a high, but up til about 8kms it feels like hard work but then you seem to cross a boundary where everything just keeps going and you dont get more tired (within limits of course).

Just ran a hilly 6.25km today in 33min which is about a 31.5 6km

good work mate. Just keep on improving.

Do you keep a record? I've got a spreadsheet with all my PB's over various distances. Helps me focus

I record the times but I am running different courses.

Hoping to crack sub 50 10.5km at end of august. There is the lake macquarie rub and it's all flat so should be a fast time

well done union, i just did the 14.5k run for the kids in melbourne 1:41:00 pretty happy with that, jogged the whole way but my left knee shit itself at the 4k mark, ran with my brother and he just kept me motivated (you dont have leukemia-keep running, do it for the kids,, etc) knee is good now, but my damn calves are so tight haha
but im looking to the great ocean road 14k run in may now =) try and smash my time by 15 minutes,