I'm able to consistently run a 6 or slightly sub-6 mile at 44(m) years but I can't seem to get it together for the 10k.

This is less a training question and more a mental question. Running shorter distances is easier not just because of the physical demands but knowing that I'll be done in a few minutes is what makes it doable. Folks who are able to run 10k or more, what's the self-talk that keeps you going? I've never done a 10k but the thought of running for 45 to 60 minutes (assuming that's where I'll end up for my first one if i even finish lol...), seems an awfully long time. How do you ward off boredom?

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