I tend to do 6 or 7km runs in the week and then at least 10km at the weekend. Starting too fast is a common mistake and I do it too. I take a while to warm up and get going properly. I'm worn out by the end, but then I can take time to recover, although I may well have jobs to do. I'll keep on trying to do this to maintain my fitness and not worry too much about things like races.
!BEER
well the few races I have been in I was never going to win. I always say that I am in it to complete, not to compete.
That's a good attitude.