less than 4 weeks to train for 10k

[ILoveLamp]

Not sure why, but over the weekend I agreed to run the Bristol 10k in just under 4 weeks time.

I've not ran in the last 6 months, prior to that I was simply doing HIIT.

I think I can complete the distance without any training, although I expect to inherit a couple of stitches and 'walk it offs' along the way. I'd like to run a sub hour, will less than 4 weeks training be enough?

I know it's no great achievement in the aspect of distance (7 miles?) but I'd like to achieve a time I can be pleased with.

[Defcon5]

Think yourself lucky - I got informed yesterday that I am running the next London Marathon dressed as a spartan, complete with sheild and sword.

I havent done anything more than a fast walk in about 5 years!

[ewenm]

10k is 6.2 miles. Since it's only a few weeks away very little you do between now and then will have a big impact on your time, so my aim would be to finish it without walking/stopping. Training wise, I'd build up to doing a 6 mile run on the weekend before the race - that will confirm the distance is fine and you can take the following week easy in prep. So that's 3 weeks to get to running 6 miles which shouldn't be a problem assuming you're uninjured and moderately fit.

There's no reason to expect to get a stitch (although the causes are poorly understood). I find if I eat in the 2 hours before the run I am much more likely to get a stitch so I avoid doing that.

The Bristol 10k course is pretty flat with just a small rise as you climb the bridge over the river, so no need to worry about hills. It's generally well organised although the start-finish area can get crowded.

Good luck!