10k / Half marathon

[tigger1]

Hi all,

training for a half marathon - hoping to do sub 100 minutes.

I'f I'm running about 7:50 per mile on a slow run (up to about 8 miles), is it reasonable to think that I should be able to run sub-45 for 10k?

I need to work on the speed a little - but there's still 9 weeks yet. Fingers crossd.

[tigger1]

ewenm said:

Find a road 5k somewhere near you and try to do it in about 20 minutes. That'll give you experience of a race, plus allow you to gauge your fitness and the effort required for a 45min 10k.

There are usually lots of evening 5ks around and you can enter on the night.

Cheers Ewen (and TJK) - I used to run a lot, and have raced in the past, so I'm not concerned about the "race" element, I'm more curious as to what you think is likely in terms of pace.

I've looked at McMillan pace calculations - have you ever seen those? Know if they're accurate-ish?

I'm doing mainly a mix of short reps (800/1k x 5/6), quicker "medium" length runs (3-4mile at about 7/7.5 minute mile) and longer slower runs (up to 8 miles at 8.5 min mile). Will let you know how it comes along...and whether I go sub 95 mins in September!