10k in 8 weeks - doable?

[OnlyGirlinmyHouse]

I have been running a little bit over the last couple of months, but hurt my foot a few weeks ago so haven't run now for 3 weeks. Will be going for my first run tonight.

I am doing a 10k run in 8 weeks time. Before i hurt my foot, i was able to run about 2 miles non-stop. I had built up to this gradually! I would obviously like to be able to run the whole 10k but accept I may need to walk a little bit. Am i going to be able to do this?! Am starting to doubt whether this is achievable, and kind of feel like pulling out, but think i will regret it later.

Any tips/advice?

[orangina]

Haha Onlygirl, we will be running the same run I am sure.....! Not sure the love of running has kicked in with me either, BUT I am very pleased with what I have achieved (which is paltry compared to anyone who actually runs properly........).

Need to get my sponsorship going now.......!

[OnlyGirlinmyHouse]

Orangina I'm the same, running in london on 14th july, and have raised money for charity so I HAVE to do it! I know I wouldn't bother unless I'm committed to something.
I didn't make it out last night, so going again tonight. I won't want to go but I am always really pleased that I did. Still waiting for the love for running to kick in.

[orangina]

Hi OnlyGirl..... I am trying to run every other day, have just about finished c25k and have a 6 week training plan in place to get me to 10k....

(crazy week at work this week means I haven't run since SUNDAY though, first time in about 8 weeks that I have missed a run......)

Will be running again tomorrow.

Interesting to hear that you think that you can do more or less anything once you get past 20 minutes omletta...... I agree that a lot of it is in the mind..... I find myself thinking that I just can't be arsed, but I HAVE to.... I am committed to a 10k charity run in July....!

[omletta]

Once you can run for 20 minutes you can run any distance.

I firmly belive that so much is in the mind.

Just gradually increase your distance and for the moment don't worry about speed. If possible find a loop of about 1k on your run at the end which you can do once or more times if you feel you have it in you.

[OnlyGirlinmyHouse]

I fell down the stairs and landed awkwardly on the side of my foot, i think I damaged some of the ligaments as it was very swollen & tender for a good few weeks. That was back in november, then I aggravated it again towards the end of april. It seems ok now, although did ache a bit on Monday. Will go easy on it!

[holmessweetholmes]

It depends what the foot injury was and how thoroughly it has recovered. I hurt mine too, then didn't rest it for long enough before starting to run again, which set me back for another 3 weeks. Go carefully!

[PoppyWearer]

Definitely doable!

Admittedly I did used to run pre-DCs (about 6 years ago) but in the past month have gone from couch-to-5k pretty easily.

When I did a 10k pre-DCs it was probably about 8 weeks from couch to 10k in total admittedly I was younger then!.

Good luck!

[OnlyGirlinmyHouse]

Orangina - how often & how far are u running at the moment?

We can spur each other on. I'm sure we can do it!

[orangina]

Watching this thread with interest, as I need to try and do the same thing!

[OnlyGirlinmyHouse]

Well I've just been out & ran 2 miles in about 26-27 mins, but that did involve a couple of minutes walking here & there! I'm hoping I can improve on that fairly quickly as previously I was able to do the 2 miles in about 20 mins with no walking. I'll go out again on Wednesday.

Hmm, hopefully I can do this!

[sparkle12mar08]

How long does it take you to do the two miles? Zen labs has a free 10k app that goes from 5k in week 8 to 10k in week 14 - i.e. 6 weeks. But that would mean being able to so the two miles in about 20mins as a starting point.

[Belugagrad]

Commit the next 6 weeks to a solid programme. With longers runs once a week addin a mile each week. Week day runs should be a mix of tempo and speed work. Could you a do a park run or race for life in a couple of weeks to build confidence? It's not too late at all but you need a quality 6 weeks to run it all. Good luck!