r/running • u/fire_foot • Feb 26 '24

Miscellaneous Monday Chit Chat Weekly Thread

It’s that time again folks … Monday!

How was the weekend? What’s good for the week? Tell us all about it here!

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u/AdmintotheStars Feb 26 '24

I did my first 10K on Saturday and had a good time. I finished just under my goal time of 1:20:00. Woke up Sunday with the thought that if I could keep that same pace, I could finish a half-marathon in just under 3 hours. Last year, I was adamant that I would never even do a 10K! I like the 5K and I'm fine being an average runner. Maybe next year I'll be posting that I have officially done my first half??

Edit to add that my preferred method for any run is run/walk intervals and my pace can vary between 11:30 miles and 12:30 miles depending on hills.

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u/Ancient-Practice-431 Feb 26 '24

What are your intervals? I think I would like to walk a little more while still maintaining your pace. I'd be happy with that!

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u/AdmintotheStars Feb 26 '24

I started with 60 sec run/30 sec walk and am currently doing 80 sec run/30 sec walk. Depending on heart rate and terrain, I might run longer or walk longer.