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Could an athletic kid run a 10k with zero training?
Posted on 3/19/19 at 8:56 am
Posted on 3/19/19 at 8:56 am
I’d think so, but I’ve never run one. For those who run is this a terrible idea? It’s a Disney 10k, so I’m not sure how competitive they are.
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Posted on 3/19/19 at 8:58 am to Gaston
used to do that 7 mile bridge thing in the FL keys without any prep and always made it through, of course they have beer stops along the way to refreshen runners
Posted on 3/19/19 at 8:58 am to Gaston
If you're referring to yours that plays a lot of soccer, yes. May not run the entire way without walking but he should be able to make it.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 8:58 am to Gaston
Yeah they just need to keep a pace. Don’t get excited and go too fast early. Walk ever once in a while if needed.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 8:59 am to Gaston
Oh yeah, an athlete will finish. Not fast, but they would finish.
I feel like most non-obese people can trot/walk 6 miles, so an athlete should be able to do it at a light jog pace
I feel like most non-obese people can trot/walk 6 miles, so an athlete should be able to do it at a light jog pace
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:01 am to Gaston
Depends on your definition of “run”. By em today’s standard, people “run “ them at 12 minute per mile paces and are happy with their accomplishment. By that measure, sure. However running something respectable in the sub 8 range usually requires a little bit of training, even for athletic kids. It’s just different to plod along continuously...pacing is usually the biggest issu for fit people who haven’t trained. They run too fast early and then fade and stop to walk and recover.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:02 am to Gaston
When I was at my athletic/fitness prime in HS, I couldn't run a 5K much less a 10K.
Physically, I could have done it, but running that far is a mental thing. Also, learning proper pacing is a big deal.
Physically, I could have done it, but running that far is a mental thing. Also, learning proper pacing is a big deal.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:03 am to Gaston
Define "kid"
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:03 am to Gaston
no
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:07 am to Gaston
I ran to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up in like 2:45 when I was 12. If I a twelve year old can’t run six miles without sweating he needs to get outside more.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:18 am to Gaston
Most 12 year olds can complete a 10k. Not a whole lot could do it without walking simply because they lack mental strength. If you stayed with him and encouraged him he could most likely run the entire time.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:20 am to Gaston
maybe, but could he beat up 10,000 one year olds?
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:22 am to Gaston
Yes. Ran CCC, both for the first time, last year with my son (11 then). Had a blast.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:23 am to Gaston
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Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:45 am to Gaston
Can he? Yes. Should he? Probably not. Anything over 3 miles without training you're going to risk messing up knees, shins, feet, stuff like that. I still mess my body up running sometimes and I'm a pretty avid runner
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:50 am to Gaston
My disgusting sister can do marathons so yeah an athletic kid can do a 10K. It’s just a matter of “keep going”. 6.2 miles isn’t very far at all.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:57 am to Gaston
Finish? Yes.
Run? Maybe not.
Run? Maybe not.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 10:08 am to Gaston
quote:yes, unless he's a fatty or has bad genetics.
Could an athletic kid run a 10k with zero training?
Any human from the age of 8-45 should be able to roll out of bed on any given day and jog 6 miles (even if you have to do some intermittent walking). This is assuming you don't have medically diagnosed physical ailments.
If you can't do this, you shouldn't be allowed to breed unless you can prove that you have an IQ of 130+.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 10:36 am to Gaston
With absolutely no history of distance running? Possible but it is a really bad idea.
Athletic kids tend to do better in sprints and other short races. Distance running requires endurance and pacing, which tends to come from a lot of practice and training.
Athletic kids tend to do better in sprints and other short races. Distance running requires endurance and pacing, which tends to come from a lot of practice and training.
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