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    • CommentAuthorFree Memberlilmiss
    • CommentTimeAug 30th 2007
     
    lilmiss

    I'm a relatively new runner, but have a few races behind me and a 10 miler and a few half marathons in the fall.  I"m doing about a 10 minute mile during training, tend to be faster in races.  My goal is general fitness and to finish the races in a decent time.  So speed isn't really on my agenda.  Am I losing any benefits by not running faster?

    Thanks 

    • CommentAuthorChampionship MembershipJuanDez
    • CommentTimeAug 31st 2007
     
    JuanDez

    I don't think you're losing anything. Speed, like stamina, will increase over time if you stick with it. In my opinion (and experience) those at the back of the pack can work just as hard as those at the front.

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    TheFlyingDutchman
    You will gain speed as you become more consistant in your training. Speed comes with endurance and weight loss. Enjoy your training
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberTrotters
    • CommentTimeSep 11th 2007
     
    Trotters

    Stay comfortable, comfort becomes relative, you'll run faster comfortably the more you run. Don't let anyone tell you 'you're not running fast enough'

     

    Just run.

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    runsrealfast
    One of the biggest mistakes people make is thinking they need to run fast in their training runs. If you want to develope speed, do speed workouts. If you are trying to lose weight then running a steady pace and running more mileage should be the goals on your easy/long runs. Personally I like to keep at about a 8 min pace on easy to long runs then I have specific speed workouts that I push sub 6 min mile pace. Sometimes these are done on the track and sometimes on the roads or trails.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberdvmtchll
    • CommentTimeSep 12th 2007
     
    dvmtchll

    I wouldn't worry about it. The fact that you are out there should be enough! The most difficult thing for me is comparing me to myself 6 months ago rather than the person running in front of me. I have to look at how I have progressed in terms of my goals.

     The first step is to remember your goal, stick with it, and measure it until you blow that goal out of the water. Then find a new goal.

    Keep running!

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    LadyFingersFred
    I have a similar running history. The way I look at the "speed" issue is... although I I may never beat the Kenyans, I'm sure as heck not going to let the guy dressed up like Elvis beat me! 10 minute miles usually does it. Who knows,in a few years I'll shoot for the corporate challenge crew.
    • CommentAuthorChampionship Membershiposuwkuman
    • CommentTimeSep 12th 2007
     
    osuwkuman

    Hey,

    I've taken a loooooooooooong lay-off and on my comeback, I'm doing 9:30 - 10 minutes miles.  Yes, it's slow but the pace will pick up as I/we get into better shape.  Let it come naturally.

    Every step is your personal adventure that someone else is not experiencing.  Enjoy...

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