Ran the 4.2 mile mini-race this past weekend...any runners in the house?

bigbet1234 · Jun 30, 2008

I didn't train like I wanted to. There were hills out the ass. I finished with a time of 42.23 a 10.36 mile. not great i know, but where does this rank?

anyone here that doesn't run, ever, could keep a pace of a 10.36 mile through 3 decent size inclines? I would say 1-1.5 miles of it was inclined.

TomBrady#1 · Jun 30, 2008

This is actually roughly my speed as well. Not exactly Michael Johnson speed but as least we are out there. Good for you.

bookie · Jun 30, 2008

I am very envious. I can't even run 4.2 yards without being winded.

bigbet1234 · Jun 30, 2008

I'm hitting the gym and changing my diet big time. My goal is to win a 10K by the end of October. Which I think I can, with some training. I never run. My wife runs 3-4 days a week and finished at a 10.06 mile. I tried to beat her on the last mile, but she pulled away.:grandmais

Tom Brady#1 said:
This is actually roughly my speed as well. Not exactly Michael Johnson speed but as least we are out there. Good for you.

TomBrady#1 · Jun 30, 2008

bigbet1234 said:
I'm hitting the gym and changing my diet big time. My goal is to win a 10K by the end of October. Which I think I can, with some training. I never run. My wife runs 3-4 days a week and finished at a 10.06 mile. I tried to beat her on the last mile, but she pulled away.:grandmais

That is damn good. Gives you something to work at. Most of all it is very healthy. Keep up the good work. Since I got to 40, my body is not the same. It is sore a lot more.

Heatwave · Jun 30, 2008

A nice goal to win the 10K, but to win it, you need to think 5-6 minute miles. To get from, let's say, a 9 minute mile on flat ground where you are probably at now to a 6 minute mile in that amount of time will be very difficult. However, it is a great goal to have....however, I would try to keep your goals realisitic, or else you will get frustrated.

After the 10K, you should try to train for a half marathon. Your goal there will be just to finish the damn thing.

HW

bigbet1234 · Jun 30, 2008

My wife runs the Half.

2 years ago, no training and 5 beers the night before i ran a 1.07 6.2 mile.

Realistically, I think I could win one with a couple months training

Heatwave said:
A nice goal to win the 10K, but to win it, you need to think 5-6 minute miles. To get from, let's say, a 9 minute mile on flat ground where you are probably at now to a 6 minute mile in that amount of time will be very difficult. However, it is a great goal to have....however, I would try to keep your goals realisitic, or else you will get frustrated.

After the 10K, you should try to train for a half marathon. Your goal there will be just to finish the damn thing.

HW

Seymour · Jun 30, 2008

bigbet1234 said:
I didn't train like I wanted to. There were hills out the ass. I finished with a time of 42.23 a 10.36 mile. not great i know, but where does this rank?

anyone here that doesn't run, ever, could keep a pace of a 10.36 mile through 3 decent size inclines? I would say 1-1.5 miles of it was inclined.

I could run it at 9:00 per mile - 10:00 minute miles is where I start to feel like I'm going too slow - but any increase in 9:00 minute miles for any distance just is unpleasant for me - anything of 5 miles is no fun either - I'm not a good runner either - I don't really like it - and only do it for health purposes - much rather play hoops

Seymour · Jun 30, 2008

Heatwave said:
A nice goal to win the 10K, but to win it, you need to think 5-6 minute miles. To get from, let's say, a 9 minute mile on flat ground where you are probably at now to a 6 minute mile in that amount of time will be very difficult. However, it is a great goal to have....however, I would try to keep your goals realisitic, or else you will get frustrated.

After the 10K, you should try to train for a half marathon. Your goal there will be just to finish the damn thing.

HW

Not very difficult - impossible - I can run one mile in just under 7 minutes - 2 miles in 16 minutes - and as the distance increases so does the time - no way anyone running distances in 9 minutes is going to 5/6 minute miles - 5/6 is burning by elite athlete standards

Heatwave · Jun 30, 2008

bigbet1234 said:
My wife runs the Half.

2 years ago, no training and 5 beers the night before i ran a 1.07 6.2 mile.

Realistically, I think I could win one with a couple months training

I hope you can, I really do. Not trying to piss on your parade, but the ability to run a 10K in 30-35 minutes as opposed to in around an hour or just under will probably take longer than a couple of months to acheive.

A 31 minute 10K is a 5 minute mile. To run a 5 minute mile over 6 miles is moving.

HW

Railbird · Jun 30, 2008

what was the name of the race

Railbird · Jun 30, 2008

was it in boston area?

bellyputter · Jun 30, 2008

I'm 56, and I can run 4.2 miles in around 31 minutes.

chick'sfridge · Jun 30, 2008

Big Bet:

Congrats on your comittment to train and run a 10K in October. Winning a 10K is another thing. Many participants in these events are high school, college, or ex-competitive distance types. Like Heatwave mentioned, even in the most insignificant races, you are looking at a 29-32 minute winning time. I ran a few, years ago, and ran 37 minutes and was near a mile behind the winner. Best of luck in a consistent training regimen! I teach HS Phys. Ed. and will send you a motivational T-Shirt for your efforts. Forward your e-mail address or have one of the mods do it.

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bigbet1234 · Jun 30, 2008

yea, but i am still about 20 lbs overweight. put me at 205lbs and i cruise....easy

Seymour said:
I could run it at 9:00 per mile - 10:00 minute miles is where I start to feel like I'm going too slow - but any increase in 9:00 minute miles for any distance just is unpleasant for me - anything of 5 miles is no fun either - I'm not a good runner either - I don't really like it - and only do it for health purposes - much rather play hoops

bigbet1234 · Jun 30, 2008

not many 20lbs or so pounds over weights can run a 10 mins mile. scratch that, i seen it and they did....knock the 20lbs off me and i am at just under 9 easy. thing was, i wasnt too winded....put it this way, i know my body and i got what it takes

Seymour said:
Not very difficult - impossible - I can run one mile in just under 7 minutes - 2 miles in 16 minutes - and as the distance increases so does the time - no way anyone running distances in 9 minutes is going to 5/6 minute miles - 5/6 is burning by elite athlete standards

bigbet1234 · Jun 30, 2008

Yep, I know

Heatwave said:
I hope you can, I really do. Not trying to piss on your parade, but the ability to run a 10K in 30-35 minutes as opposed to in around an hour or just under will probably take longer than a couple of months to acheive.

A 31 minute 10K is a 5 minute mile. To run a 5 minute mile over 6 miles is moving.

HW

whalewager · Jun 30, 2008

ur a world class athlete bb

on to the next thread

bigbet1234 · Jun 30, 2008

Thanks my brother, that's what I wanted to hear!:cripwalk:

georgejefferson said:
ur a world class athlete bb

on to the next thread

wannabewhale · Jun 30, 2008

I am running the NYC Marathon in November
Here is a goal for you--my son who is 7 is shooting for a 57 minute 10k in the 4th of July race. Last year at 6 he ran a 1:01:01
We did a warm up tonight and he did 2 miles in 14:58 so I think he can do it--but this course the BIGGEST uphill I have ever seen-people even avoid it with their cars!!
GL