tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post523477340113741831..comments2023-06-26T05:38:09.002-07:00Comments on Sole Sisters: Ten Thoughts About Our First 10KCarissa @ Sole Sisters Runninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809725240498822356noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-339096400097668672012-09-20T12:38:27.265-07:002012-09-20T12:38:27.265-07:00It is a very simple strategy- I just pace myself! ...It is a very simple strategy- I just pace myself! :-) I really used to run it like a 5K, oblivious to the fact that I needed to control my speed early on- especially in the first mile. In a 5K you can get away with a fast first mile since it's a shorter race but a 10K is not as forgiving. My big 10K goal this year was to break 40 minutes. My previous PR was 41:42. In February I ran a timed 10K on the track and paced myself according to McMillan's prediction time. I had a light running week and treated it as if it were an actual race. Conditions were good and I knew at the 5K mark when I crossed right around 20 minutes that if I stayed with it I could break 40. I finished just under 40 and that workout gave me the confidence I needed going into my real 10K in April. (It was also a REALLY good 10K course- flat and fast!) The weather was ideal and we didn't have any of the summer humidity yet. So many things play a part of a good race besides our own physical fitness- weather, course, competition, etc. and it's so rewarding when they all come together just right. Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865099182609959790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-43715391061121333972012-09-20T12:35:08.521-07:002012-09-20T12:35:08.521-07:00Maybe there's hope for me yet Tia. I was using...Maybe there's hope for me yet Tia. I was using McMillan as my guide for pacing but it felt hard regardless. I might have just been having an off day. I even felt light headed two seperate times during the race. Carissa @ Sole Sisters Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809725240498822356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-7360528777942622582012-09-20T12:32:14.349-07:002012-09-20T12:32:14.349-07:00I thought mine was the marathon but I look the wor...I thought mine was the marathon but I look the worst on the calculator for that one. I won't be racing estacada. Carissa @ Sole Sisters Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809725240498822356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-49902361446117997172012-09-19T21:03:06.877-07:002012-09-19T21:03:06.877-07:00Go Carol Go! We're excited to hear how your r...Go Carol Go! We're excited to hear how your race goes. And I agree with Carissa - if you can do five miles on a training run, you most certainly can run the entire distance of a 10k. Race adrenaline is a beautiful thing. Have fun.Jodi Stilphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903065580685456868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-63329684954369244212012-09-19T21:02:17.225-07:002012-09-19T21:02:17.225-07:00But if we come to Arkansas, we'll have to run ...But if we come to Arkansas, we'll have to run in the humidity and we're not conditioned for that! I was when I lived in Chicago, but not so much now. We'll put it on our list of things to look forward to. As far as mile 3 and 5 go - both of them had some rolling hills with climbs. "Flat" for around here, but totally noticeable when you're racing. So tell us - what's your 10k strategy now if you don't run it all out?Jodi Stilphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903065580685456868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-6347817086566125232012-09-19T19:58:31.054-07:002012-09-19T19:58:31.054-07:00Ahhh. I love a good 10 K race report! ;-) I used t...Ahhh. I love a good 10 K race report! ;-) I used to HATE this distance but I learned to like it this spring and it's all because I learned to pace it better. I used to run it all out like a 5K and boy does that make for a painful second half! Funny how miles 3 & 5 seem to be a little harder for both of you. Elevation change? Regardless, great job on your first 10K! <br /><br />And yes, Portland girls do run fast. (At least that's what I've always heard!) Your times would have DEFINITELY won you awards around here! You'll just have to come to Arkansas sometime! lol!Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865099182609959790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-75300099856067009582012-09-19T15:37:26.654-07:002012-09-19T15:37:26.654-07:00Ha! I am still trying to figure that one out. My e...Ha! I am still trying to figure that one out. My easy answer is whatever distance makes me look the best on the calculator.:) maybe it's a tie between the 10k and the half ? <br />You will be in Estacada? Have fun!! I did that one last year.Rainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118022681297462844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-4222689804988312732012-09-19T14:00:39.191-07:002012-09-19T14:00:39.191-07:00How exciting Carol. I hope you have a great race!...How exciting Carol. I hope you have a great race! Is it Estacada? I think Tanya will be at that one. There's something so rewarding about racing a distance that feels like it will be a challenge to complete. I think your 5 mile runs will be a great foundation. Let me know how it goes.Carissa @ Sole Sisters Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809725240498822356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-66364384992815047082012-09-19T13:57:24.658-07:002012-09-19T13:57:24.658-07:00You are so talented Raina. I'm not at all sur...You are so talented Raina. I'm not at all surprised that a distance I find to be the most challenging is one that you love. What distance is your favorite?Carissa @ Sole Sisters Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809725240498822356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-16273478102273099962012-09-19T12:57:02.009-07:002012-09-19T12:57:02.009-07:00Thanks ladies for another great post. All three o...Thanks ladies for another great post. All three of you inspire me to push myself. I am running my first 10K this weekend. For me it is not as much about pace as it is just finishing by running the whole thing. I have only run 10K once and it was on a flat path. Most of my long runs have been 5 miles. I am super nervous but also excited.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14477160785449065662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7609922816774700750.post-16583741235167719462012-09-19T11:59:01.734-07:002012-09-19T11:59:01.734-07:00I LOVE the 10k distance. But it is very challengin...I LOVE the 10k distance. But it is very challenging, indeed! If you think about it, you are running at faster than tempo pace for longer than most people ever run a true tempo. That's what makes 10k a fantastic workout.<br /><br />I haven't ever ran pints to pasta, mostly because it's three hours away. But one of these years! <br /><br />You both did really REALLY well at your first 10k!! And took home a lot of good experience. Even splits are great goal for the 10k, but if you are going downhill....it can sometimes be money in the bank :)Rainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118022681297462844noreply@blogger.com