Running a 10K doesn't have to be a high-pressure experience. Our candid conversation about Run Norwich preparation reveals the laid-back yet effective approach two everyday runners are taking toward this popular city event.

We dive into our training strategies – from multiple weekly runs and strength training to the dreaded hill work. While one of us focuses on building endurance through varied workouts, the other emphasizes practical considerations like testing race-day clothing and maintaining proper hydration. The refreshing "no worries" mindset emerges as perhaps the most valuable training tool, with both of us acknowledging that walking sections is perfectly acceptable and finishing is the primary goal.

Having completed a previous 10K at Holkham has boosted our confidence considerably. There's something reassuring about running through familiar city streets surrounded by cheering spectators and fellow participants. We share a laugh about how slower runners actually get better value for money by spending more time on the course – a perfect perspective shift for those who won't be challenging the front-runners!

The conversation naturally gravitates toward what might be the most crucial element of race preparation – planning the post-race celebration. Huggers restaurant emerges as the venue of choice, with its impressive selection of vegetarian and vegan options making it perfect for refueling after 10 kilometers of effort. Because sometimes, the promise of a delicious roast dinner provides exactly the motivation needed to cross that finish line.

Have you signed up for Run Norwich or another local race? Share your preparation strategies or join us at Huggers afterward to compare race experiences!