Semarang 10K

Before the Race

My first 10K race. I had been running for a few months — enough to know I could cover the distance, not enough to know what pace I could hold. No real target beyond finishing without walking.

Race Day

Went out too fast, slowed significantly in the second half. Classic beginner pacing mistake. The last 3 km were a grind, but I held on and finished at 58:18.

What I Took Away

This race set the baseline. 58:18 became the number to beat — and nine months later, I ran 44:14 at the Salonpas Sport 10K. The value of a first race is not the time. It is the reference point that makes future improvement measurable.