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waiting on times as mine porked out but it was a good run, im hoping to be around my goal but anything south of 27 will do
 
Just got back from a veeeerry slow 17km run. Lot of walking in the last few kms. One of the guys I was with was battling with a sore back so we took it easy. Still, all time on the legs.
 
Steamy Tom said:
Do it
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Did it and tbh it was cr@p. It was a single track so ended up mostly walking behind packs of people out for a stroll. If I actually ran 3k's in total it would be a miracle.

Time is going to suck donkey's balls. Ah well at least I have my first 10k under my belt. At least the badges make a nice pic.

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Finally got rid of my cold and got out for a 7km run in 42 minutes yesterday. Getting tired of 6 minute km's so might try and get that down a bit. Next competitive run a 14km trailrun mid June.
 
12km in 1:18. My last long run before my first competitive race on Saturday.

Kinda nervous. Any tips for the days leading up to a race?
 
Eti1 said:
12km in 1:18. My last long run before my first competitive race on Saturday.

Kinda nervous. Any tips for the days leading up to a race?
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How far are you running? Try increase your water consumption in the days leading up to the race while cutting back on processed sugar and alcohol (tough, I know! :p ). Otherwise don't change too much. Your body is used to what you are putting into it so to drastically change a diet or try something new could be more detrimental than beneficial.
 
Agent_Smith said:
How far are you running? Try increase your water consumption in the days leading up to the race while cutting back on processed sugar and alcohol (tough, I know! ). Otherwise don't change too much. Your body is used to what you are putting into it so to drastically change a diet or try something new could be more detrimental than beneficial.
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Thanks man. It's a 10k. Alcohol has been cut out long ago, and I try to keep the sugar intake under control.

What about mentally, what do you do to stay relaxed? I dagga, but a little nervous to get high before a run.
 
Eti1 said:
Thanks man. It's a 10k. Alcohol has been cut out long ago, and I try to keep the sugar intake under control.

What about mentally, what do you do to stay relaxed? I dagga, but a little nervous to get high before a run.
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Lol, I can't help you there unfortunately. Have never indulged in that :D. I would imagine though that it probably isn't the smartest thing to do since you're going to dehydrate during the run which wouldn't be a good combination with the narcotic effects of cannabis. I don't have any techniques for relaxing pre-race. I just make sure I've been to the toilet because trying to run with a full bladder or when you're touching cloth is not pleasant.

Are you doing it alone or with mates? With mates is definitely best because having a laugh with them at the start line (or snapping a few pics if you carry a phone with you) does make it easier. Generally though, once the gun goes off and you get into your stride, you will naturally relax.

EDIT: Don't put any undue pressure on yourself regarding your result. If you go out there and enjoy yourself, the result will come naturally.
 
1:24:02 :oops:

I know I expected my first 10k TR to be around 1:20 but this is awful.

Think I will stick to 5k's in future.
 
Agent_Smith said:
Lol, I can't help you there unfortunately. Have never indulged in that :D. I would imagine though that it probably isn't the smartest thing to do since you're going to dehydrate during the run which wouldn't be a good combination with the narcotic effects of cannabis. I don't have any techniques for relaxing pre-race. I just make sure I've been to the toilet because trying to run with a full bladder or when you're touching cloth is not pleasant.

Are you doing it alone or with mates? With mates is definitely best because having a laugh with them at the start line (or snapping a few pics if you carry a phone with you) does make it easier. Generally though, once the gun goes off and you get into your stride, you will naturally relax.

EDIT: Don't put any undue pressure on yourself regarding your result. If you go out there and enjoy yourself, the result will come naturally.
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Related question: do they do random drug tests at these events?
 
Eti1 said:
Related question: do they do random drug tests at these events?
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Nope. I think the only time you might be subjected to a test of sort is if you had to win an international marathon. That going to happen anytime soon?
 
ShaunSA said:
1:24:02 :oops:

I know I expected my first 10k TR to be around 1:20 but this is awful.

Think I will stick to 5k's in future.
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Nah, kak stories! You might have just had a bad day at the office. These things happen. Stick with it.
 
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