It is a bit surprise that I can complete this run with less than 1 hour. I was targeting to finish the race between 70 to 80 minutes. This target is based on my recent pace at training. Thus, I was a bit surprise with the results.
As I have been running for 10km or slightly more these few weeks, I have no doubt that I can complete the race with no trouble. For this time, I planned my toilet time correctly, ie. to queue up for the toilet about 30 minutes before the start. So, I was pretty much ready at the starting line 5 minutes before the race.
I was targeting to start with the pace between 7min/km or 8min/km and picked up the pace after 3km or so. I started off with slightly faster than I wanted to be. I guess it was due to less participants that I was just following the crowd (I didn't want to be left too much behind). I wanted slow down after initial run but I didn't eventually. Since I was still able to keep up with the pace without much problem, I just continued with the pace ~6min/km. With this slightly faster pace, I was then planned to run faster after 5km.
At around 5km, after the only drink station, I ran slightly faster. I was tired hard but I keep to my pace as much as I can. Struggling slightly as I move further. However, I knew I could finish the run with this pace. I didn't really able to enjoy the run at this stage but still be able to run at steady pace.
As I still have around 2km to go, I was kind of challenged by a few runners. I thought I was running at constant pace but these three runners picked up their pace after I passed them. We by-passing each other several times until the finish line. This friendly competition forced me to really pick up my pace. I can feel that my breathing was fast. I have been able keep 2-3 kind of breathing throughout the run until now. For this last 2km, I was using 2-2 breathing tempo.
I really feel like racing this time when I crossed the finish line. For all the previous runs (except the half marathon), I should be able to continue running for 1km with the same pace after crossing the finish line. But for this, I really felt thankful that the race is over.
That's how I achieved this 10k run with ~57minutes. A fulfilling but tiring race after all.
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