Zinnov 10K Marathon :
After TCS Marathon 2015, this is my second attempt to run 10K marathon. My focus of this marathon was to run 10K continuously without any rest.
I have been practising since May to build up my stamina. At-least 3-4days/week was my routine to build my stamina. So, I was bit confident for this race. Zinnov 10K was organised by Zinnov consultant group on July 12th.
I did not want to stress myself too hard as I have heard of bad news such as 27year old guy died during some marathon and 38year old guy died due to heart failure. So, I was being more cautious. Run slowly and stop after the finish line was my motto.
Finally the day had come, July 12th. I did not know anyone participating in the race and I didn't bother about it. I reached around 5:30 am to Kantaveera Stadium, Bangalore. The race was supposed to start at 6am. My commute was by Cycle. The distance was about 12km which was a warm up for the event. Zinnov also had a warm up session. The instructor played Zumba dance. It was fun as no one expected this for 10k or 5k marathon warm-up session. There was mixed response for this warm-up session. I tried a few steps of Zumba dance, it's not that easy :P.
So, Marathon began at 6am. The route was inside Cubbon Park. It was a 5k long loop. For 10k we had to run twice the loop. I was prepared for this run as I had running shoes from Sketchers unlike my first marathon.
This first loop was easy, I could complete it without any break. I had positive things on mind for completing this marathon without a break. Around 7km, I felt exhausted. I thought of quitting, then I remembered TCS 10K run where I wanted to run continuously but I couldn't, so I decided that I will run slowly but will not stop this time.
As I was closing in for finish line, I got more pumped up and last km I ran like a finisher. I was glad that I completed this marathon without any break.
The timing of this 10K marathon was 1hr 1min and 40sec. I am glad that I was better than past. I learnt from past and achieved what I intended to. This small step was a great step was my future :).
Hope I will continue this healthy habit :-)
Next plan : Half Marathon by November 2015.
After TCS Marathon 2015, this is my second attempt to run 10K marathon. My focus of this marathon was to run 10K continuously without any rest.
I have been practising since May to build up my stamina. At-least 3-4days/week was my routine to build my stamina. So, I was bit confident for this race. Zinnov 10K was organised by Zinnov consultant group on July 12th.
I did not want to stress myself too hard as I have heard of bad news such as 27year old guy died during some marathon and 38year old guy died due to heart failure. So, I was being more cautious. Run slowly and stop after the finish line was my motto.
Finally the day had come, July 12th. I did not know anyone participating in the race and I didn't bother about it. I reached around 5:30 am to Kantaveera Stadium, Bangalore. The race was supposed to start at 6am. My commute was by Cycle. The distance was about 12km which was a warm up for the event. Zinnov also had a warm up session. The instructor played Zumba dance. It was fun as no one expected this for 10k or 5k marathon warm-up session. There was mixed response for this warm-up session. I tried a few steps of Zumba dance, it's not that easy :P.
So, Marathon began at 6am. The route was inside Cubbon Park. It was a 5k long loop. For 10k we had to run twice the loop. I was prepared for this run as I had running shoes from Sketchers unlike my first marathon.
This first loop was easy, I could complete it without any break. I had positive things on mind for completing this marathon without a break. Around 7km, I felt exhausted. I thought of quitting, then I remembered TCS 10K run where I wanted to run continuously but I couldn't, so I decided that I will run slowly but will not stop this time.
As I was closing in for finish line, I got more pumped up and last km I ran like a finisher. I was glad that I completed this marathon without any break.
The timing of this 10K marathon was 1hr 1min and 40sec. I am glad that I was better than past. I learnt from past and achieved what I intended to. This small step was a great step was my future :).
Hope I will continue this healthy habit :-)
Next plan : Half Marathon by November 2015.
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