10K Training

Saturday I ran my first 10K. Considering that I haven't ran for about a month, I did well. But today, I thought you would like some advice for how to prepare for a 10K. Really, it isn't any different than training for a 5K. First, make a plan. By making a plan of how hard you want to run on certain days, you will be sure to not over train. Then, choose what clothing you want to wear. Depending on the weather, you might want a tank top or maybe long pants. One of the important things to remember is that you will be running 6.2 miles, not 3.1. Then make sure you eat a balanced diet. Don't try any exotic foods or things that your body isn't used to eating. Then, during the race, pace yourself. Do not go out to fast, but go out fast enough that you get the time you wanted. Other than the advice above, everything is the same as a 5K. So, go out there and try to run a 10K. Who knows, you might like it more than the 5K. I know I sure did!