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Who
Paul Ho

What
Lincoln 10k run

Why
I have a bet with my friend on who can finish the fastest

Proposal
I am offically catagorised as being obese, so i would need some help on what food will be the best thing to eat before the race and what food will help my training


you will get nothing in return except the satisfaction of helping Paul Ho

Ask Boshi, he knows this stuff. give him moneys for his charity and he'll help you for sure.

Chicken in black bean sauce with egg fried protein powder imo

Chicken balls = protein

I suggest you eat crow.

how many shall i eat?

just the one...Please

This.

Paul, when is the Lincoln 10K?  How much time have you got to train, and how far/fast can you run at the moment?

For a 10K, I'd say that nutrition isn't a vital element.  A few days before you might want to 'carbo-load' a little, and have pasta or something similar the night before - but it's not distance running, so it's more about speed than endurance.

The run is in April. I am just doing gym work atm. Not sure how fast I can do it. But in 2008 I did it in 65 mins but from then I had 3 operations on my knee and think I am at my heaviest


So just loads of carbs before the run

No, not loads of carbs - and not food you're not used to eating, otherwise you can feel 'lumpy' and lethargic.

If it's at the start of April, you have about 4 weeks (give or take).  Following a training schedule like this one below is far more important than worrying about nutrition (imo).

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/racing/rws-4-week-10k-schedule-5-days-per-week/78.html

You need to get out and do some running.  Gym work is good for cross-training and developing core strength, but if you're going to be running there's really no substitute to running in preparation.  I'm guessing it's all on roads?  If so, you need to get used to running on the road (rather than a treadmill) and also get an idea of your target time and then you'll be able to pace yourself on the day. 

The best advice for pacing on the day is to aim for a negative split.  That means doing the second half faster than the first.  Going out too fast is a recipe for a slower time as you'll be buggered and your time will suffer badly.  Like I said before though, a 10K is a little over 6 miles, so with even a little bit of training it's easy to do - but with the right amount of correct training, you'll be able to put in a better time.

How fast can your friend do a 10K?

He's never ran a 10k before and seems more unfit to me. But need to get my arse and start training on the roads.

Thanks for all this help

If he's that unfit and hasn't done any training, every time you train (especially if you get into a routine and do 4-5 days a week) you'll be swaying things more and more in your favour.

what kind of running shoes do you have or recommend?