I'm running a 10k and a 5k race 1.5 hours apart. Please advise!

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  • fruuuu

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    5 years ago 12/13/2019 5:12pm EST

    I signed up for a double race tomorrow. At 9 am, I'm running a 10k, and at 10:30 am, I'm running a 5k. The total combined time (15k) wins.

    This is my first time running two races of this length in a day with a break between. I'd love input on a few questions:

    1. How would you recover between races? I'm planning on a small cooldown, a banana + some water, and a short rest. Is there a better plan of action?

    1. How would you pace yourself? Would you run the 10k all-out, then hope for the best in the 5k? Would you treat the 10k like a tempo and run the 5k hard?

  • fruuuu

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    5 years ago 12/13/2019 8:35pm EST
    re: fruuuu

    bump

  • temporace

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    5 years ago 12/13/2019 8:38pm EST
    re: fruuuu

    I did this before. I did the first race all out and was a sloth in the 5k. Probably it is still worth it because of the time difference. You are going to make up the most time by running the 10k fast. Maybe run controlled and do not go to the well in the last mile or so for an extra 30 seconds so you can run the 5k at a reasonable pace.

    Your recovery strategy sounds good.

  • 3xDopey Finisher

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    5 years ago 12/13/2019 8:42pm EST
    re: fruuuu

    How many medals do you get for this? Hopefully 3 and they’re all fire!

    Good luck!!!

  • OldGettingOlder

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    5 years ago 12/13/2019 8:54pm EST
    re: fruuuu

    I did a few of these. Harder that one might think. Go 5 - 10 sec/mile slower than all out on the 10K. That allows you to race the 5K. Keep loose and keep warm in between.

  • But why?

    Anonymous Poster

    5 years ago 12/13/2019 8:57pm EST
    re: fruuuu

    What’s the reason you’re doing a double? Just for kicks? That might inform what you do.

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