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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 9:04 am to Cdawg
I just hope his running style doesn’t give him shin splints or something fricked up over that distance. I guess he can just walk or quit if he starts to hurt.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:04 am to AbitaFan08
12 year old.
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 9:13 am to 777Tiger
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refreshen
Already had a few beers this morning I see.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 9:14 am to GeauxxxTigers23
I just looked it up, it’s a “Star Wars Rival Run”, so that doesn’t sound too serious. He’s in great shape, it’s just the pacing and any sort of repetitive injury that worries me.
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 9:20 am to Black n Gold
There are some really really slow people that run the Disney runs. He will be fine. There will be all kinds of character stops and refresh stops along the way as well. Disney runs are about as easy as you can make it.
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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