125 folks from Zerodha signed up for TCS10k.
Kudos to all of you 
Howâs the training progressing?
Whatâs your goal time?
Drop a comment here. You may get company if your goal time is same 
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How is the training shaping folks? 4 weeks to go 
Few markers you can consider to evaluate your progress:
- You should be comfortable in jogging/running for atleast 45 mins or 7-8k by now.
- The post run fatigue should not be more than 8/10.
- You shouldnât feel any aches or pain after the run. Niggles are understandable.
- You will only feel out of breadth if you over pace early on. That should be controlled.
Ok so for next few weeks, you should change the training gear.
- Try doing one or two interval speed workout.
Example - 5 x (3 min fast/ 3 min slow). The fast pace should be at 90% effort and slow pace should be a jog. At the next interval workout, you can either increase the time by one minute (make it 4 min) or increase one repetition (make it 6 times). - This kind of workout will make you tire. But will help get some speed turnover on the legs.
- On days you decide to do this workout, you should be well rested previous night. And fuel/hydrate well post workout.
- Maybe on weekend you could try running the entire 10k distance at 80-90%% effort. This would be around Z3-Z4 Heart rate.
Quick check:
- If youâre planning to buy a new shoe and waiting to wear it on the race day. Thatâs a bad idea.
- You should break into the shoes before the race. Atleast do 2-3 runs before the event.
- Also relevant for your race apparels.
- Cut down on your outside food as you get closer to the race.
- Getting ABC juices (Apple-beetroot-carrot) few times a week now is a good practice.
Anything else i can help answer? Shoot here
Btw, if you are injured but still want to experience the 10k distance. Recover well. There is another race in July https://bengaluru10k.com/
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Hello folks- Around 8 days to go for the race
Training should be almost a wrap now. Iâll share few things that iâve followed as race day gets closer.
- Avoid doing any new physical routine now that you are not used to. This includes new exercises or playing a new sport. You donât want to get injured this close to the race.
- Avoid eating anything new which your body is not used to. You donât want an upset stomach or illness caused by bad food.
- Race day anxiety is normal. Happens to new and experienced runners Trust in your training. And visualise your self running the course on the day. This is a powerful tool.
- Read through the race day instructions carefully. TCS10K is a big event and approx 30k+ runners are expected. Yes, itâs massive for that route. You donât want any surprises so understand very well what you can carry and what you shouldnât. There would be traffic restrictions, so plan your commute accordingly. Prefer to car pool or take a cab.
- The organisers will soon publish what to expect on the race route like water points & toilets.
- Your BIB will mention your group (A,B,CâŚ). Faster runners get A and so onâŚ
What to do in next few days:
- Maybe this Saturday, try a 5k run at your goal race pace. Example- If you plan to finish the 10k at 60mins, try to run a 5k @ 6min/km this Saturday. If you donât feel the pace comfortable, this is a chance for you to recalibrate your time goals. Either way, its good to experience the race pace before hand.
- If youâve been lifting weights, cut down on your sessions and weights. You donât want to carry any soreness.
- Getting a deep tissue passage atleast 4-5 days out from the race is a good practice. Helps to relax the muscle stiffness.
- 3-4 days out from the race, you can progressively increase your carb intake. This will increase your glucose storage that can be dipped in as energy fuel on race day.
- Keep hydration well one day before race. You shouldnât be dehydrated. And avoid being on the foot for long hours.
Iâll come back and update the thread if there is more to add.
Wish you all good luck for the race! See you on the course or at the finish line
Smile when you see the cameras. The pictures are worth it.
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How did everyone do? I managed to finish in 1 hour, 11 minutes (and 34 seconds) It was easier than I expected, running on open roads and with a lot of people, which gave me an energy boost. Fortunately, the weather was good too!
PS: provisional results are available here: https://www.sportstimingsolutions.in/results.php?e_id=73813&e_name=TCS%20World%2010K%20Bengaluru%202023
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Congratulations @vishnus
And kudos to everyone who crossed the finish line 
My official timing is 40:59. So technically 41mins.
Not a good day at work. Far away from previous best.
But life moves on 
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Will train smarter and bounce back for next one .
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++ Wasnât as tough as I thought itâd be. My final time was
Need to run more often to try and finish under an hour next time around. Thanks @Dilip.Kumar for all your tips and the endless motivation
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Hi Everyone,
You can download a photoâs from the above-mentioned link by entering Bib number.
I was looking for ways to keep this thread alive 
So for folks wanting to continue their running streak.
Another 10k/5k event in Namma bengaluru
On July 2nd. https://www.bengaluru10k.com/
6 weeks to go. Another chance to get your PB.
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I think a LinkedIn post can helpâŚmore participants, and more activity on the forum.
There is bengaluru marathon also coming and the only marathon are allowed to run 21km loop in middle of the city.
- 42.2 kms, 21.9 & 5km On 8th of October.
Thanks. I just registered for the 10k 
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Another local 10k event to keep the legs busy
This one is at HSR and for a cause
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Vishnu & me did this 10k together. Didnât find anyone else from Zerodha.
Another sub 1 hour failed attempt 
However, this course seemed a lot tougher than the TCS one. There are 2 steep climbs but the climb on the way back, after youâve completed your 5 km is grueling.
to be able to break the 60 minute mark this year. Dilip, please keep this thread updated with 10k events you come across.
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Congratulations @vishnus @venumadhav.ks . Sub 60mins is around the corner.
Happy to see the the running tribe building up here 
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The next race in Bangalore is this https://bangaloreultra.com/
They donât have a 10k but 12.5k.
Itâs inside GKVK so reasonably better route than Nice road.
Tata Mumbai Marathon is the biggest race of all that happens in January every year.
Hoping this time we will have few folks from this thread going to Mumbai
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Whatâs the next race youâve signed up? @venumadhav.ks @tanmayi @Kulsum @vishnus @Sagar_Gudekote @Manjesh ?
Iâm pacing a few friends at Hyderabad Marathon on August 29th.
Then half marathon on October 8th as part of Ironman Relay team.
Will look out for some local races in between to get some hard workout done. Not in race training shape for next few months
Main race goal is Mumbai Marathon in January next.
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No other runs until the cycling for Ironman relay is completed 
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