from a 5K to a 10K in 5.5 weeks?

[Lisa0825]

Do you think it is feasible for me to run a 10K on March 1, when I have only done 5Ks up to now, and haven't been doing much lately? I thought it might be a good way to motivate myself to work harder, but is it realistic? I got back up to running 5Ks this summer, and then slacked off, but I haven't lost much... I can still get off the couch and complete a 5K no problem... winded, sure, but no problem finishing. So, if I work hard the next 5 weeks, what do you think?

I am already signed up, but can switch to the 5K if I am not ready by race day.

[supernova]

1. Don't see why not

if you already comfortably finish 5K runs.

There doesn't seem to be a downside to trying. Think if it this way, you'll already be in fantastic shape when spring rolls around. ;-)

Go for it! :thumbsup:

You can do it Lisa!! :bounce:

[Lisa0825]

2. Yeah, I figure even if I don't reach it, it will make me push harder.

All the wesbites I have foun on 5K to 10K training say 8 or 10 weeks though, so I just wasn't sure if I was being totally unrealistic.

[supernova]

3. Was still thinking about this today

Don't those types of articles usually assume you are starting from barely being able to get around the block? I would think from that perspective, yes, it would take 10 weeks or so. But since you're already 1/2 way there.... :shrug:

[Lisa0825]

4. Actually, the article was about going from 5k to 10K,

not couch to 10K. Most articles say not to increase distance by more than 10% per week, but that would take me too long. I'll need to increase by 20% per week to make it.

[muddrunner17]

5. What are you running now?

How many miles a week are you running? How far is your longest run? How long have you been running? What is your 10K goal? These are all factors that would play into your training and likelihood of success in that time frame.

[Brewman_Jax]

6. Not recommended

every article and book I've read doesn't recommend that anyone increase their training runs by that much in such a short amount of time. Add to that the fact that you haven't run that far before and haven't been consistent of late.

I have no doubt that you could run the 10k, but you're going to be sore for the next few days.

[GOPisEvil]

7. Hi Lisa!

You should come up and do the Capitol 10K. I'm doing it, although I will be WALKING, since running tends to make the pinched nerve in my shoulder hurt like hell.