First of all....can you run for 30 minutes without stopping? If you can't that should be your first goal. Once you have accomplished that you need to start putting in miles. Make sure you are aware of your time frame. For example, I have 12 weeks left until my marathon.
Second, each day you run, whether it is on a treadmill or running outside, log your distance in miles. At the end of each week tally up your total mileage. Start out at a lower goal like 5-10 miles that week and improve your miles each week. About 2 weeks before your race you should feel confident that you can run a 10k without stopping. You will be able to accomplish this by picking out one day a week during your training to do a longer run. Maybe for you it is only three miles to start out but if you keep doing it, you will in good shape to run a 10k.
I am really excited for you. A 10k is 6.21 miles and if you have about 4 weeks you should do just fine. When and where are you doing it?
And make sure to give yourself at least one rest day a week and drink lots of water. Good Luck and I hope to hear how it goes.
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14 years ago
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Thanks Audra!!! I am slowly working on it. I have until the end of January...thank heavens. I don't think that if it was in 4 weeks I could do it:) Actually me and my sisters are all training together for it. We will be running in Mesa, it is called London's Run. I am really excited. I am trying to get in shape. I will keep you posted on how things are going. Thanks for the help. Hope things are going good with the move. Talk to ya soon.
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