For the next 6 months, my focus will be in improving my 10k time with the goal of a sub40 min.
I currently do my track workouts (400, miles and 2 miles) in my Hoka Clifton and Mizuno Wave Inspire trainers .
Are there any advantages for a slow guy like myself in buying flats?
I use the track because it makes pacing a lot easier and it is near my house.
let me add that I'm 25, I run 35 mpw and injury free.
Why people think buying more stuff will make them faster or give them the edge they need....
Run more miles!
It probably isn't necessary to get flats, but if you want to try them go for it. The biggest tool for that sub 40 10k is to increase your mileage. 35 mpw is pretty low when you're trying to push yourself in a 10k. But you have 6 months, so there's plenty of time to build up. Most important thing is to stay healthy. Don't go from 35 miles this week, to 75 next week. Gradually build your mileage up, I'd recommend up to around 60-70. Again, don't do it all at once, do whatever is necessary to stay healthy. Flats won't do anything magical, it's all about you're training. I'm not a true 10k guy, but my PR is 31:19, and if I were to run a road 10k, I'd do it in trainers. But that's just me. Do some more research on flats vs trainers, and keep training hard. Best of luck to you!
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