Fiale Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Is anyone doing the Bristol 10k in May ? I signed up and started running in January, this will be my first event. Finding it hard going at the moment, but am improving... anyone else competing or training for it ? http://www.greatrun.org/great-bristol-10k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've completed the half marathon, The adrenaline on the day really keeps you going. You don't have to run the whole distance, you can walk as much as you want. May even consider doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 8 hours ago, Just Red said: I've completed the half marathon, The adrenaline on the day really keeps you going. You don't have to run the whole distance, you can walk as much as you want. May even consider doing this. I may end up walking some, as I am doing a walk/run training programme - though I am aiming to at least shuffle/run/jog the whole thing if possible... How did you do on the half marathon ? I am thinking that I will make that my next goal providing this 10k does not kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Anyone know what time from and till the portway is likely to be shut? Coming back from Worcestershire that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Why not take the bus instead of running ? You'll be in the Pub much quicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 On 2/27/2016 at 20:09, BigTone said: Why not take the bus instead of running ? You'll be in the Pub much quicker Take it you have never used Bristol buses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 On 2/27/2016 at 11:42, Fiale said: I may end up walking some, as I am doing a walk/run training programme - though I am aiming to at least shuffle/run/jog the whole thing if possible... How did you do on the half marathon ? I am thinking that I will make that my next goal providing this 10k does not kill me. I found the key was to run as far as possible before walking because as soon as I had stopped running once I kept stopping. I made it half way down the Portway before beginning to walk. It is pretty soul destroying having to go down the Portway and then turn back and run back down it. I found listening to high tempo music worked well and you naturally gravitate into groups along the way and offer each offer moral support. The hardest bit for me was near the end. The last mile or two was pretty much all on cobbles and by that time I had blisters on my feet so was agonizing going over those cobbles. Good luck with your training, please keep us updated how you get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Can't say anything about the 10k but I've done the Bristol half. If it's anything like that then it's definitely worth doing. I was very surprised at seeing so many spectators and it made it so much more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 3 hours ago, Libertine1 said: Can't say anything about the 10k but I've done the Bristol half. If it's anything like that then it's definitely worth doing. I was very surprised at seeing so many spectators and it made it so much more enjoyable. Yes at Times the spectators kept me going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalanche Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Absolutely love Bristol 10k - one of my favourite races, probably second only to the London marathon. Mainly because it's on my doorstep and relativity easy (for me) to complete! Will be my 8th attempt this year but probably won't be one of my fastest..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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