Every 10k I finish, I don't feel too bad at the end. I always think I didn't push hard enough.
During the race I get lazy or something and back off. Or mentally think it's risky to push it because I might tie up or cause cardiac issues.
Any advice to get faster? Any one constantly finish thinking they didn't really give it all even though during the race it hurt pretty bad? Does that make sense?
Slow down. Your competitive nature is what kills the joy for most runners, joggers, and weekend warriors alike. Relax, enjoy the 10K and be kind to your fellow runners around you, and be sure to evenly space your walk-breaks.
Make sure you are getting your proper nutrition. For a 10K I like to have a GU bar at miles 1, 3, and 5. 10Ks are a synch for me now, I'm trying to build up my long run for a half-marathon in December.
Most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!!
best trolling
Jeff Gal wrote:
be kind to your fellow runners around you, and be sure to evenly space your walk-breaks.
10K on pure love?
Jeff Gal wrote:
Slow down. Your competitive nature is what kills the joy for most runners, joggers, and weekend warriors alike. Relax, enjoy the 10K and be kind to your fellow runners around you, and be sure to evenly space your walk-breaks.
Yes, you are at stage three or four of running. "The competitor." Move to stage five and enjoy true running bliss!
this thread isnt even funny to troll, I have the same problem with EVERY track distance, try to catch yourself at the exact moment you have that thought to slow down or back off, assess how you feel, and pick up the pace accordingly
Thanks for the serious response. I'm definitely not taking walking breaks.
do you regularly do continuous tempos at 10k goal pace? like 5k-4.5 mile tempos? the more you are familiar with the pace the more automatic it will be during a race