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Concerned about my DD and her 10k run

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Grassisntalwaysgreener54 · 20/06/2024 19:17

So she's doing this run, 10k and I'm really concerned she's not prepared enough, she can easily run 5k and has recently done 8.5 k but not 10 yet so it'll be her first run 10 k this weekend.
I'm so scared she'll put her body under a lot of stress, stress she's only young but I'm really worried.
There's always someone collapsing or worse at a marathon, even though I know this isn't that far.

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Frangipanyoul8r · 20/06/2024 20:05

10K!! Dear lord, she’ll live.

TudorClock · 20/06/2024 19:59

If you put 10k training plan into Google you will see that most if not all plans will stop at around 8/ 8.5k mark. Its very normal to approach the full distance in training but not do the full thing till race day, it sounds like she is exactly where she needs to be 🙂

feathermucker · 20/06/2024 19:59

She'll be fine. Kindly, save your worries for things that are worth worrying about.

MakingPlans2025 · 20/06/2024 19:58

Oh I've just read the whole thread. 26 is like peak condition. She I'll be fine.

MrsDeaconClaybourne · 20/06/2024 19:57

I'm nearly 50 and regularly run 5k despite being a bit overweight and not doing much other exercise. I reckon I could turn up and do 10k without any preparation and although I'd find it tough I wouldn't expect it to actually do me any harm. Most people of average fitness could walk a 10k with no preparation and she sounds like she's done more that enough to get ready to run it. A marathon is a massively different distance

MakingPlans2025 · 20/06/2024 19:56

How old is she?

OhHelloMiss · 20/06/2024 19:55

26!!! I thought you were going to say 11/12 age group!

Onelifeonly · 20/06/2024 19:54

I thought the rule was you only need to train up to two thirds the distance. I used to run 10Ks at one time and never ran that far except during the actual race. Being in a race is a lot mote motivating than just running alone- I simply couldn't be bothered!

fluffyguineapig · 20/06/2024 19:52

She'll be absolutely fine! Most people don't run the whole distance before a run, and an extra 1.5km is not going to be a problem - and if it is she can just walk a bit! 10km is awesome but it isn't a dangerous distance at all. She will be fine!

Combattingthemoaners · 20/06/2024 19:52

If she can run 8.5km she will be able to run 10km in race conditions.

Baddaybigcloud · 20/06/2024 19:52

She’s 26!! It’s only 10k - she’ll be fine! I run 10k or more every single week and it hasn’t killed me it’s made me fit!

SingingSands · 20/06/2024 19:51

26 - Ah she will be grand!

Do you do any exercise with her? (Are you physically able to?) It might help with your anxiety. The couch to 5k app is excellent.

KvotheTheBloodless · 20/06/2024 19:51

Most people could run (or at least run/walk) 10k, she'll be absolutely fine Smile

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 20/06/2024 19:35

I just don't think she's prepared enough and I'm scared she'll have heart failure or something

if you genuinely think that, and you’re not just over-egging it, then I would be considering going to talk to someone because that level of anxiety about a fairly mundane event, especially one that she has prepared for, it not rational.

DCINightingale · 20/06/2024 19:33

She'll be fine. For my first 10km rave the furthest I had done before hand was 8km. If she is doing a race then the adrenaline and excitement of that environment will easily help her cover the extra 1.5km and she will be totally fine!

EllaPaella · 20/06/2024 19:33

If she can run 5k she can run 10. The fitness is there, just needs to pace herself. She'll be fine.

Savoydone · 20/06/2024 19:33

I run. She’ll be fine.

LemonCitron · 20/06/2024 19:32

She'll be absolutely fine OP.

Drttc · 20/06/2024 19:32

As a runner I agree - if she can run 8.5k she’ll be fine with 10k!

ImPunbelievable · 20/06/2024 19:31

Grassisntalwaysgreener54 · 20/06/2024 19:27

Thanks all, I'm just really anxious thanks for reassuring me. I just don't think she's prepared enough and I'm scared she'll have heart failure or something I know it's irrational.....
Yes I'll be there cheering her on!

Sounds like she prepared perfectly

DreadPirateRobots · 20/06/2024 19:31

What?! She's young. It's only 10k. She's nearly run that already.

If this is typical of your thinking, I think you probably need to seek some support for anxiety.

Swiftea · 20/06/2024 19:30

10k is a two hour walk. If she can run 5k easily, it’s not that big a stretch.

AstonMartha · 20/06/2024 19:30

How old is she? Old enough to know that she can stop/walk for a bit? Or is she not very intelligent or able to read her own body?

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Grassisntalwaysgreener54 · 20/06/2024 19:29

xyz111 · 20/06/2024 19:19

If she can do 8.5k then she can do 10k. And if she struggles, she can walk the last bit. You seem very overly concerned. How old is she?

She's 26, it's just me and her I have no other family.

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Runninghappy · 20/06/2024 19:28

You don’t need to run the full distance in preparation for anything and this is a bit crazy. I have ms and ran an actual marathon last year and I’m still here to tell the tale! Kisy make sure she’s hydrated and she’ll be fine!