Results tagged “race” from Birmingham Mail - Road Runner

After a six month break from training I've entered myself for a 10k race.

And to help me stay motivated four of my colleagues are also going to run it too.
The event of choice is the Fradley 10k which promises to be perfect for running a PB.

It's a flat two-lap course - perfect for the first race of the season.

The only thing that could scupper this gentle opener is the weather, and with the recent cold blast I'm discounting nothing.

Even now the footpaths and parks are caked in ice making training treacherous. I did a 40 minute jog today at Cannon Hill Park and needed to walk every 100 metres or so to ensure I didn't slip on the inch-thick ice.

I'll be looking to do a time of about 55 minutes for Fradley. Although with some of my colleagues who thrashed me in the Brum half marathon last year also taking aprt there will be plenty of motivation to run quickly (and hopefully get my revenge).

My PB is 51.07 but with only minimal t raining leading up to this race I think it will be well out of my reach.

So you've run 20 miles a week for goodness knows how long and it's jsut a few days until the big race.
It's now time for the nitty gritty.

If you haven't already, you will start to worry about what to eat before the race, when to eat, when to drink, what to wear, when to go to the loo, what to do the day before and so on.

But fear not. Here on Road Runner we have drafted in running specialist Paul Robertshaw, who owns Tri-1st, a running shop on Harborne Lane, Harborne.

Here are his top tips. Listen carefully - I will only blog this once...

... for me to recover from an injury I picked up so I can race in the Lichfield 10k on Sunday.

I've had shin pains for about 10 weeks but they have been going away after a day of rest - until now.

My right shin gives me eye-watering gyp if I walk for more than 30 seconds. I'm really worried I've actually done something slightly serious and its not just my normal aches and pains.

So now the clock is ticking and I've got until Sunday at 10.30am for my leg to feel better.
I'm on pain killers, I'm icing my leg like crazy and walking as little as possible. I'd say my chances of running on Sunday are now 50-50.

I know I can do a personal best if I'm fit. If only I could make my body recover more quickly. Any tips anyone?
Watch this space to find out if I recover in time.

After six weeks of training, injuries, and spending at various sports shops, we finally ran our first 10k race.

We both made it round in one piece but it was more than a little of an eye opener - especially for one of us!