Getting the running bug?

[Rensh 10]

In the past 7 months or so I've gone from not being able to run for 5 mins and weighing 18 stone to now weighing 16 stone and just done the great yorkshire run in 1hour 3mins .

 

I'm starting to get the running bug and want to start doing races on a slightly more regular basis rather than waiting until next year to break 1 hour for a 10km race.

 

Does anyone know of any 10km races coming up that aren't too far away and also not too hilly (want to get under 1 hour). I have looked at the TenTenTen but not keen on the whole off road side of it!

 

Any help much appreciated!

 

Thanks

[DaFoot 10]

Have a look at the Leeds Abbey Dash.

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/events-and-challenges/leeds-abbey-dash/

 

I did that one a couple of years back and actually enjoyed it!

I'll probably be there again this year as I try to build my training for next years London marathon

[jemson 10]

Look at North Derbyshire Running Club who do the Bolsover Castle 10k. It`s pretty good and has a downhill last k or so.

 

Also worth looking at Runners World website. They list events there. Also there`s a Clubhouse forum in there where there is a Sheffield Social thread. Lots of enthusiastic characters there (and a few odd uns!!!) and useful to get info on local races.

[staffietyse 10]

Why not join a running club? Most openly accept runners of all abilities and i'm sure they'll bring the best out of you!

[RunEngland 10]

Run England provide a number of running groups around sheffield as well as online support for runners. Visit the website at http://www.runengland.org to find your local groups.

[LoopyCool 10]

Barnsley 10k isnt bad - a couple of hills but nothing as unfriendly as the end of the GYR.

 

I started out much the same as you, started running in July last year training for the GYR then started training for the Sheffield Half Marathon this year (May - didn't run it in the end, bust my ribs falling over my son would you believe !!). I was 18 and a half stone and by March this year was just over 13. It definitely helps to have something to train for though - regular 10k's through the year are great for keeping you focussed but not so long or intense that you stop enjoying it !

 

Good luck with the running !!

[Livid 10]

http://www.sheffield10k.com/sheffield_10k.html

 

10k run at Endcliffe park, 30th October.

 

Edit: Scratch that, just saw you wern't too keen on the Ten Ten Ten

[jonny121 10]

http://www.worksopharriers.co.uk/

 

nice en easy plod through clumber park

[NickDuggan 10]

runs available every Tuesday and Thursday at Don Valley 6pm meet behind reception , lots of people training for Sheffield half marathon .

[Rensh 10]

Thanks for all the replies guys

 

I think the Worksop half is a bit too far right now - Hoping for the Sheffield half 2012 though! - Nick is that group part of a running club or for anyone? and What kind of pace do you guys run at?

 

Thanks

[NickDuggan 10]

The Group is part of Sheffield running club , at least three groups every Tuesday all running at different paces. Tonight we had a 7min 30s per mile paced group, an 8.30min per mile paced group and a 9min.30sec paced group.

we also had a slower intro group , very informal but everyone wanting to improve visit http://www.sheffieldrunningclub.co.uk or just turn up.

[Sophiesall 10]

Love the 10ks