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Hello! :) My alma mater is having a race in mid-April (about 8 weeks from now) - a 5k and a 10 mile.  I ran two 5ks (last fall) after completing the C25k program.  Some of my college friends
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Hello! :) My alma mater is having a race in mid-April (about 8 weeks from now) - a 5k and a 10 mile.  I ran two 5ks (last fall) after completing the C25k program.  Some of my college friends
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5k or 10m?

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 Hello! :)

My alma mater is having a race in mid-April (about 8 weeks from now) - a 5k and a 10 mile.  I ran two 5ks (last fall) after completing the C25k program.  Some of my college friends would like to do this race (10 mile) with me, but they're pretty serious runners.

I admit I don't love running, but I love accomplishing a race.  When I look at the race site, they discourage walking since we only have 2 hours to complete.  Right now, I'm running about a 13-15 minute mile, which would put me over the 2 hour limit.

Which should I do?  Should I try to do the 10 mile?!

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Re: 5k or 10m?

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 Why would you set yourself up to fail?  I mean, I think it would be possible for you to get your time down enough to finish in the two hours by then if you really busted your ass, but I don't think it's worth the pressure.

I say stick to the 5k, and look at a different 10miler if you'd like to give the distance a shot.
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 It might take you a little bit longer than 8 weeks to work your way up from 3 miles to 10.  You risk overtraining and injuring yourself... (been there, done that, got the crutches to prove it, and I don't reccommend!!!)  I would stick to the 5k and just go out to do your best & have a little fun :)
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Why would you set yourself up to fail?  I mean, I think it would be possible for you to get your time down enough to finish in the two hours by then if you really busted your ass, but I don't think it's worth the pressure. I say stick to the 5k, and look at a different 10miler if you'd like to give the distance a shot.
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Thank you for the honesty!  My friends keep saying I can make the 10 mile, but I don't want to be at the back of the pack... or spend the money and have to get my a** carted to the finish line.

BTW, where was your sig pic taken?  It looks familiar!  You look beautiful in your dress, btw :)
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 Trying new distances is a really good thing, but I'd hate for there to be so much pressure on you for your first race at that distance, KWIM?  I definitely think you should find and train for a different 10miler if you want to though!  You can totally do it, just not worth risking injury in 8 weeks :)

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 I agree with J&K. (Oh man, I wish I had 20$ every time I've typed that.)

Why not take the opportunity to try to actually race the 5K--I mean, run it for time rather than just for fun? That way, you can still feel like you're challenging yourself, but without the whole "I don't know if I can finish within the time limit" aspect. You can easily add in some speedwork without increasing your mileage, and it might be nice for you to have an acheivable goal.
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 Thank you, ladies!!!

I definitely don't want to get injured, especially about a month before our wedding.  I think I'll still do the 5k and push myself, like you said.  This was very helpful.

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Re: 5k or 10m?

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 Good advice from the ladies above. Maybe you can find a 10K and work toward that. I think it's a really good distance jump from a 5K.
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Good advice from the ladies above. Maybe you can find a 10K and work toward that. I think it's a really good distance jump from a 5K.
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This. 10 miles is so very different than 3. 

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 In Response to Re: 5k or 10m?:
I agree with J&K. (Oh man, I wish I had 20$ every time I've typed that.) Why not take the opportunity to try to actually race the 5K--I mean, run it for time rather than just for fun? That way, you can still feel like you're challenging yourself, but without the whole "I don't know if I can finish within the time limit" aspect. You can easily add in some speedwork without increasing your mileage, and it might be nice for you to have an acheivable goal.
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I wish I had $20 for every time someone's typed that too! ;)
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