Plan Description. This is a 9-week training plan including 4 to 5 runs a week (usually 2 or 3 days rest per week). Average weekly distance goes between 46 to 56 km. Race week is tapered with 26 km running and 10 km racing on Sunday. It is a structured training plan using Heart Rate, Pace and Rate of Perceived Exhaustion (RPE). The key to running a sub-30-minute 5K is finding the right pace. Running a 5K in 30 minutes or less means running at a pace of around 9:39 min per mile or 6:00 minutes per kilometer. To achieve this goal, you’ll need to maintain a constant 6.2 miles per hour or 10 kilometers per hour for 3.1 miles. 10 km avec récupération d'1 et 2 min Course longue - min SEMA I NE 6 Repos Repos Course de récupération - 30 min 60 min dont 20 min au seuil Entraînement multisport 2 x 20 min Intervalles de 6 x 3 min à allure 10 km avec récupération de 2 min Course longue - 80 min SEMA I NE 7 Repos Course au seuil : 4 x 6 min au seuil plus 3 min à 1 www.garmin.pt 1 programa de treino para 10 km -­‐ intermÉdio segunda-feira terÇa-feira quarta-feira quinta-feira sexta-feira sÁbado domingo 21 – Split Time: 1:00:00 – Lap Time: 2:06. To ensure that you meet your sub-60-minute 10K goals, it’s important to train with your target pace in mind. You can use tools such as GPS watches or running apps to track your pace during training runs and make adjustments as needed. Negative Split Your One-Hour 10K. Before beginning this 40 minute 10K training plan, you should be sure that a 40 minute pace is a reasonable goal for you. You must maintain a 6:27 average pace per mile which is equal to a 4:00 per kilometer pace. If you have run a recent 10K that is in the 41 to 42 minute range, this is an achievable goal for you. flAXOuw. The maths for 10km is easy! To do 40 minutes you need to be able to run every kilometre in 4 minutes. To be able to do 4 minutes for a kilometre you need to have some speed in your legs and to string ten of them together you need speed endurance. This programme aims to build your speed endurance over ten weeks. R = Rest AR = Active Rest (walk, bike or swim) E = Easy pace T = Threshold pace. Ideally you would use a Heart Rate Monitor. Depending on levels of fitness threshold pace is approximately 85 - 90% of maximum heart rate* or half marathon race pace. F = Faster than race pace - approximatgely 95% of maximum heart rate. The recoveries should be as long as it takes for the heart rate to fall to 60% of maximum heart rate. Any session that includes fast running should also include a 10 minute warm up with dynamic stretching and a 10 minute cool down with static stretching. *to calculate percentage of maximum heart rate: Maximum heart rate = approx 220 minus your age. Subtract your resting heart rate (should be taken on waking up) Calculate the percentage of this number and then add the resting heart rate back on. Eg, Joe is 40 years old with a resting heart rate of 60. His fast running should be done at 95% of maximum heart rate: 220 - 40 = 180 180 - 60 = 120 95% of 120 = 114 114 + 60 = 174 174 - pace for speed sessions. Recovery is until the heart rate drops to 60% 60% of 120 = 76 76 + 60 = 136 His next effort should be when his heart rate gets down to 136. The sessions don't have to be done on the days suggested - they should fit in and around the rest of your life but try to keep to the formula of having an easy day or a day of rest after the faster sessions. Recovery is a very important part of training. Likewise, if you are feeling tired on a day where a fast session is scheduled, save it for another day and have a day off or an easy run. It is important to listen to your body. It will tell you when you need recovery. An elevated resting heart rate is also an indication that you need to rest as there is a possibility that you are fighting off a bug or virus. Don't run if you are ill or run down. You shouldn't try to make up for lost time either. If you have to miss sessions it is probably best to get back onto the schedule where you left off and change your target race. parkrunsare a great way to run threshold runs with company. On other occasions parkruns may be used to practise pacing (especially on multiple lap courses) and planning tactics for upcoming target events. By Jackie Newton. Level 3 UKA endurance coach & Bashir Hussain, MSc. minutes = ' seconds = " Week Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun 1 4 x 20 secs F & 40 mins E 10 mins E, 20 mins T, 10 mins E 60 mins E 40 mins E R 5 x 4 mins F 60 mins E 2 4 x 20" F + 40' E 10 x 60 " F 40 ' E 10' E, 10' T, 5' E, 10' F, 10' E R 6 x 3' F 75' E 3 4 xn-left: 7 4 x 20" F + 40' E 6 x 3' & 4 x 90" F 40 ' E 8 x 2 ' F R 10' E, 10' T, 5' E, 10' F, 10' E 75' E 8 4 x 20" F + 40' E 6 x 6' F 40 ' E 10' E, 10' T, 10' F, 10' E 20' E 5km park run 90' E 9 4 x 20" F + 40' E 10' E, 8' T, 6' F, 4' E, 8' T, 6' F, 4' E 40 ' E 8 x 2 ' F 30' E 5km park run 75 ' E 10 4 x 20" F + 40' E 8 x 1 min F 40 ' E 10' E, 10' T, 5' F, 10' E 30' E 20' E RACE DAY Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun While runbritain takes every care to help readers with training, diet and injuries, neither they, nor their contributors, can accept responsibility for illness or injury caused as a result of advice given. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Want to run a 10K in under 60, 50 or 40 minutes? We have the running plans for you. 1 of 4 Ten kilometres – or miles – is the perfect distance over which to test your endurance and speed, whatever your running pedigree. For new runners it’s a challenging but achievable step up from 5K, and it’s a great speed sharpener for those who prefer to focus on longer races. ‘It’s not just endurance you need – it’s speed endurance, the ability to sustain your pace for a prolonged period,’ says Julian Goater, a running coach and author of The Art of Running Faster (Human Kinetics). Physiologically, this means that a high aerobic capacity (VO2 max) and lactate threshold are equally important assets, so a balance of VO2 max sessions, such as intervals, and tempo runs to raise lactate threshold, are on the training menu. ‘Running faster than your goal race pace will make race pace feel easier,’ says Goater. ‘But break it down into reps to make it more manageable.’ A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that experienced runners who replaced some moderate-paced miles with three or four sessions of short efforts at 95 per cent of maximum speed improved their 10K time by an average of one minute. Training at your goal pace is also important. ‘The closer you are able to perform workouts that mimic the physical demands of a race, the better you’ll get at racing that distance,’ says running coach Jeff Gaudette ( Another great thing about a 10K is that it’s a race in which you can take a few risks. While going off too fast might make the latter stages of the race uncomfortable, it won’t destroy your race altogether. And if you do get it wrong first-time round, you can give that PB another go a couple of weeks later. Even better, once you get back to those longer distances, you’ll probably find your 10K training has paid dividends. Ready to discover the power of ten? Here are training plans for those targeting sub-40, sub-50 and sub-60-minute finishes. 2 of 4 Break 60 mins WHO’S UP FOR IT? First-timers with a good level of fitness and those with experience of going sub-30 for 5K Pace: min/mile This eight-week programme consists of three challenging sessions per fortnight, mixing race-pace efforts with fartlek (‘speed play’), hills and tempo running, and, in the latter stages, some intervals to hone speed. ‘Fartlek helps you get used to the feeling of running hard and recovering, without being too structured,’ says Goater. The bulk of the plan’s sessions, though, should be run at a comfortable pace to build the endurance you’ll need. A 5K race or Parkrun halfway through will allow you to assess your progress and ensure your goal time is realistic. If you haven’t raced before, it’s advisable to try a 5K before you double up. Choose the right race Many beginners pick large events for their debuts, but being stuck behind hundreds of runners isn’t the best way to bag a PB. Choose a race that is PB-friendly but not overly serious and competitive. It needn’t be pancake flat – if there are a few undulations, you’ll often make back on the downhills what you lose on the climbs. Work on your form Improving your running form will help you to run more efficiently, so you use less energy and reduce your chances of injury. ‘Your feet should land quietly and move quickly and lightly,’ says Goater. He recommends running up short, shallow steps to improve leg turnover, or trying to land your foot on every paving stone. ‘You should feel as if you’re falling forward, and that it’s only by bringing your legs through quickly that you stop yourself from falling,’ he says. Good hydration By all means, carry a drink with you, but it’s not necessary in a 10K race if you are looking to complete it in around an hour – it’s not long enough for you to risk dehydration and is likely to slow you down. Slow and steady ‘Focus on running a patient race over the first mile and then attack the course for the last mile,’ suggests Gaudette. But remember, even if you run even splits, it will feel harder towards the end. Dig in! Arm up Feel yourself flagging? Focus on your arms. ‘If you move your arms quicker, you’ll drive your legs faster, too,’ says Goater. Pace predictor Multiply your 5K time by 3 of 4 Break 50:00 WHO’S UP FOR IT? Runners with some 5K or 10K race experience who are capable of around 25 mins for 5K Pace: 8:00 min/miles The programme consists of two challenging sessions per week, but with the elements – speedwork, hills, tempo running and goal-pace reps – spread over a fortnight. The race-specific efforts progress from your current 10K pace to goal 10K pace, with tempo training to boost lactate threshold, and intervals and hills to build strength and speed. Don’t feel that you have to do the intervals on a track. In fact, Goater recommends varying your running surfaces to avoid injury. ‘Speedwork can be done on hills, parkland, playing fields or woodland trails,’ he says. Divide and conquer According to legendary coach Jack Daniels, a 10K race really begins at the four-mile ( mark. ‘Up to that point, you need to see how relaxed you can remain while sticking with the pace,’ he says. Olympian Jo Pavey, a 10,000m specialist, agrees. She recommends splitting the race into three chunks and handling each one differently. ‘Doable pace for the first two miles, push a bit in the middle two, then go hard for the last two,’ she says. Perk run Gear yourself up for the race with a coffee or a caffeinated gel. Caffeine helps to reduce your perception of effort when you’re running. Nathan Lewis, a sports nutritionist with the English Institute of Sport, says one pre-10K dose will suffice. ‘Taking it 45-60 minutes before the race gives time for its effects to take hold.’ A study in the Journal of Sport Sciences found that a caffeine dose of 3mg per kg of body weight, taken one hour before an 8K race, improved performance by an average of 23 seconds. Spit it out You’re not going to run out of glycogen in a 10K, so don’t really need a sports drink or gel, but research has found that swishing a sports drink around your mouth for 10-20 seconds and then spitting it out can help to enhance time-trial performance and lessen fatigue. This chimes well with the so-called ‘central governor theory’, which holds that it’s the brain, not the muscular system, that dictates fatigue. ‘Mouth-swilling reassures the brain that there is plenty of energy supply available,’ says Lewis. Perfect pace Use this nifty tool to see what pace you’ll need to sustain at during different segments of the race: 4 of 4 Break 40:mins WHO’S UP FOR IT? Experienced runners who are already running below or close to 20 mins for 5K Pace: 6:25 min/miles The programme consists of two challenging sessions per week, mixing fortnightly race-specific efforts at goal pace with tempo training to boost lactate threshold, and above-race-pace intervals or hills to build strength and speed. The remainder of the sessions are easy running for aerobic development and recovery. The 5K Parkrun or race will give you a chance to assess your progress. Do the splits Most coaches recommend running even mile splits, or a slight negative split, running the first half of the race slightly slower than the second half. ‘Every world record from the 1500 metres to the marathon has been set running negative splits,’ says Gaudette. ‘This means you don’t want to run the first mile too fast, but this can be difficult and will require focus.’ No pain no gain Maintaining a pace that isn’t far off your 5K pace for twice as long will hurt. Concentrate on your goal; that way, the prospect of going under 40 minutes will help you rise above the discomfort, says Andy Lane, a professor of sport psychology. Try not to ‘drift off’ mid-race: research has found that focusing internally was the best bet during high-intensity efforts. Be race ready Don’t just jog in your warm-up, advises Alex Hutchinson, author of Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? (£ Harper). ‘It takes time for your oxygen-delivery system to get up to full speed, but researchers have found that you can prime it by doing a hard effort prior to a race.’ After you’ve jogged yourself warm, try running for about two minutes at race pace, aiming to finish about five minutes before you toe the line. Lighten up Wearing lighter racing flats can boost your speed. A recent study from the University of Colorado found that every 100g of increased shoe (or foot) mass was associated with about a one per cent increase in oxygen consumption. Tuck in The faster you’re running, the greater the energy cost of overcoming wind resistance. So running in a fellow runner’s slipstream could be a smart move even on a still day. If it’s windy, drafting is a must to conserve energy – it takes three to nine per cent more energy to overcome a head wind. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at Dołączył: 2013-02-12 Miasto: Gdańsk Liczba postów: 6739 6 stycznia 2015, 22:00 Hej. Zapisałam się na pierwszy bieg w moim ma długość 10 km. W jakim czasie pokonujecie taki dystans. Zastanawiam się jaki czas jest w sumie dobry? Dołączył: 2014-01-14 Miasto: Nie Polska Liczba postów: 7945 6 stycznia 2015, 22:02 ja nie biegam, ale moj facet 10 km pokonuje w 30/35 min nie wiem czy to szybko czy wolno.. Angel23031995 6 stycznia 2015, 22:03 ja nie biegam, ale moj facet 10 km pokonuje w 30/35 min nie wiem czy to szybko czy wolno..ja w tyle pokonuje 4 km Zagubiona_w_Wielkim_Swiecie Dołączył: 2014-01-07 Miasto: Katowice Liczba postów: 177 6 stycznia 2015, 22:05 xcalineczkax napisał(a):ja nie biegam, ale moj facet 10 km pokonuje w 30/35 min nie wiem czy to szybko czy wolno..To mega szybko :PZależy chyba na jakim etapie jesteś ;), ja biegam 5km ok. 40 min, ale moja siostra już 7/8km w 50min ;) Dołączył: 2012-12-27 Miasto: Planeta Decapod 10 Liczba postów: 450 6 stycznia 2015, 22:09 ja nie biegam, ale mój tata 10km pokonuje w jakieś 45min Dołączył: 2012-01-08 Miasto: Warka Liczba postów: 2015 6 stycznia 2015, 22:12 Ja mniej więcej w godzine i jestem mega dumna z takiego wyniku :) nieważne ze inni mogą szybciej biegać. jurysdykcja 6 stycznia 2015, 22:13 Cienki bolek jak ja pobiegnie w ponad godzinę (bo truptam jakieś 8-9km/h). Jak ktoś jest w miarę ok, to jakieś 45 min. Dołączył: 2006-06-05 Miasto: Wrocław Liczba postów: 3346 6 stycznia 2015, 22:14 xcalineczkax napisał(a):ja nie biegam, ale moj facet 10 km pokonuje w 30/35 min nie wiem czy to szybko czy wolno..Srsly? Rekord świata to niecałe 27 minut. Dołączył: 2006-06-05 Miasto: Wrocław Liczba postów: 3346 6 stycznia 2015, 22:16 W terenie 10tkę robię w 55-56 minut. Na bieżni (czyli oszukując) idzie mi lepiej, bo schodzę do jak zawsze wymagająca mówi, że spoko jest 45 minut. Ja powiem, że zejście poniżej 50 minut dla amatorki to naprawdę fajne tempo. Dołączył: 2011-06-18 Miasto: Katowice Liczba postów: 886 6 stycznia 2015, 22:18 moj rekord to 1h 04 min :D ale mysle ze jak pierwszy 10 km bieg to godzina i 20 minut to taki czas "na spokojnie" Download The Free Printable PDF Plans Here! Detailed 8- and 12-week training plans Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced versions *Plus, you’ll also receive free regular training tips from head coach Phil Mosley! Unsubscribe at any time. Phil Mosley June 25, 2020 How To Train For A 10K Run Scroll down for our 12-week training plan in full! The best way to train for a 10km run is by building up your training gradually over a period of weeks and months. The number one mistake people make is to launch into their training too quickly – running too far, too fast, or too regularly. This leads to sore legs, a gradual loss of motivation and a high risk of injury. A good way to avoid this is by following an expertly designed training plan. People who use training plans have been shown to be twice as likely to succeed in reaching their goals. Table of Contents (click to scroll to each section) Running Tips Start by aiming to run two or three times per week, for 15 minutes per session. Most of your runs should be done at an easy chatting pace, to reduce the risk of injury. To achieve this low intensity, you may need to include some walking sections in your runs – there’s nothing wrong with that. Over time you can gradually reduce the duration of your walking sections, as you get fitter. If you’re at the point where you can comfortably run 15 minutes without walking, you can then aim to increase the duration of your workouts by no more than 10% per week. Build up your training gradually until you’re able to run 30 minutes comfortably. Now you can start to vary your training more. At this point, you can build your training around two or three key runs each week. The first key session is an endurance run, where you eventually build up to 1 hour of low intensity running. The other key run is a speed session, with a warm up, a warm down and some hard efforts sandwiched in between (like 5 x 3 minutes hard with 90-second recoveries). Any other runs could just be steady 30 to 40-minute jogs. For more experienced runners, you should include a third key weekly workout, of a tempo session. For example run 3 x 8 minutes at your 1-hour race pace, with 60-second recoveries (plus, warm up and warm down). If possible, do some running on soft surfaces like grass or trails, to lessen the impact on your body. Training on undulating terrain is good too, because it spreads the load to a broader range of muscle fibers, compared to running just on flat ground. In our beginner, intermediate and advanced 10km training plans we make every fourth week an “active recovery week” where the training is half as much as normal. This gives your body a chance to catch up with itself and reduces your chances of getting injured. Strength Training Tips There are usually two 40-minute strength and conditioning sessions each week. These workouts can help improve your strength and flexibility, leading to more efficient movement patterns and fewer injuries. We suggest you only do strength work in addition to at least three runs per week, rather than instead of them. Using A 10K Run Training Plan Our training plans are for athletes who don’t feel the need for a personal coach, but who still want the structure and planning of an expertly-written training program. Research has shown that you are twice as likely to reach your goals if you train with a structured plan. For a beginner who has some recent background in fitness or sport, we suggest you give yourself at least 8-12 weeks to get fit and ready for a 10K race. The sooner you start, the more time you have to build up your fitness gradually. Fitness adaptations take weeks and months to occur, rather than days. Do your best to follow the workouts below, ideally in their given order. To help you train at the right levels, we use five training zones, based on feel or heart rate. If you use heart rate, you can use our simple heart rate training zone calculator. Note: our premium plans include fitness tests for smarter, personalised training zones on every workout. Zone 1 – Feels like “Easy/Recovery” – Heart rate 68-73% of max. Zone 2 – Feels like “Steady/Endurance” – Heart rate 73-80% of max. Zone 3 – Feels like “Mod. Hard/Tempo” – Heart rate 80-87% of max. Zone 4 – Feels like “Hard/Threshold” – Heart rate 87-93% of max. Zone 5 – Feels like “V. Hard/VO2 Max” – Heart rate 93-100% of max. We abbreviate your zones to keep things easy to read: Z1 to Z5 – Your training zone. Download All Our FREE PRINTABLE 10K Run Plans Here! Detailed 8- and 12-week training plans Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced versions Strength & Conditioning guide, coach's tips and more! *Plus, you’ll also receive free regular training tips from head coach Phil Mosley! Unsubscribe at any time. 12-Week Beginner 10K Run Plan This training plan is suitable for Beginner or time-limited runners, aiming for their first 10K race. With just 12 weeks to go until event-day, this plan assumes you are currently able to run/jog for up to 20 mins. The plan builds up to race day and helps improve your fitness and confidence. A good way to avoid injury and stay motivated is by following an expertly designed training plan. People who follow a training plan have been shown to be twice as likely to succeed in reaching their goal. Average weekly training hours are 2:23 with the biggest week at 3:08 hours. This includes three to four runs and a 45-minute strength and conditioning session. There is usually one workout per day, with two or three days off each week. Every fourth week is an active recovery week, with less training, to help your body recover and adapt. To get the 8-week version of this plan and access to the Strength & Conditioning guide, please enter your email above. Week 1 - Base Phase (2 hrs 05 mins) Monday: Tempo Run – Hard/Threshold (20 mins) Warm Up: 10 mins in Z2-3. Main Set: 5 mins in low Z4. Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Tuesday: Recovery Day Allows for recovery whilst promoting adaptation to previous training stresses. Helps you get faster and keep injuries at bay. Wednesday: Strength – Adaptation Phase (45 mins) Thursday: Speed Endurance – V. Hard/VO2 Max (20 mins) Warm Up: 8 mins in Z2-3. Main Set: 4 x (1 min in low Z5 + 1 min in Z1). Warm Down: 4 mins in Z2. Friday: Aerobic Endurance (optional) – Steady/ Endurance (20 mins) All in low to mid Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (20 mins) Easy or steady run all in low to mid Z2. You should be able to chat at this effort. This is your long run and will gradually increase in duration. If you need to include some walking sections in these runs, in order to keep your heart rate down, that’s fine. Click the headings below to view the remaining weeks! Week 2 - Base Phase (2 hrs 14 mins) Monday: Recovery Day Tuesday: Tempo Run – Hard/Threshold (23 mins) Warm Up: 8 mins in Z2 to Z3. Main Set: 2 x (4 mins in low Z4 + 60 sec recoveries in Z1). Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Wednesday: Strength – Adaptation Phase (45 mins) Thursday: Aerobic Endurance (optional) – Steady/ Endurance (20 mins) All in low to mid Z2 Friday: Speed Endurance – V. Hard/VO2 Max (23 mins) Warm Up: 8 mins in Z2 to Z3. Main Set: 2 x (2 mins in low Z5 + 2 mins in Z1 + 60 secs in low Z5 + 1 min in Z1). Warm Down: 3 mins in Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (23 mins) Easy or steady run/jog all in low to mid Z2. Week 3 - Base Phase (2 hrs 20 mins) Monday: Recovery Day Tuesday: Tempo Run – Hard/Threshold (24 mins) Warm Up: 10 mins in Z2. Main Set: 9 mins in upper Z3 to low Z4. Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Wednesday: Strength – Endurance Phase (45 mins) Thursday: Aerobic Endurance (optional) – Steady/ Endurance (20 mins) All in low to mid Z2 Friday: Speed Endurance – V. Hard/VO2 Max (25 mins) Warm Up: 8 mins in Z2 to Z3. Main Set: 2 x (4 mins in low Z5 + 2 min recoveries in Z1). Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (26 mins) Easy or steady run/jog all in low to mid Z2. Week 4 - Activity Recovery Week (1 hr 45 mins) Monday: Recovery Day Tuesday: Tempo Run – Hard/Threshold (18 mins) Warm Up 8 mins in Z2 to Z3. Main Set: 5 mins in upper Z3 to low Z4. Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Wednesday: Strength – Endurance Phase (45 mins) Thursday: Recovery Day All in low to mid Z2 Friday: Speed Endurance – V. Hard/VO2 Max (22 mins) Warm Up: 5 mins in Z2. 3 x (30 secs accelerating from Z2 to Z4 + 30 sec recoveries in Z1). Main Set: 3 x (2 mins in Z5 + 60 secs in Z1). Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (26 mins) Easy or steady run/jog all in low to mid Z2. Week 5 - Build Phase (2 hrs 33 mins) Monday: Recovery Day Tuesday: Progression Run – Mod. Hard/Tempo (26 mins) Main Set: 3 mins in low Z2, 3 mins in mid Z2, 3 mins in upper Z2, 3 mins in low Z3, 5 mins in mid Z3, 3 mins in upper Z3, 3 mins in low Z4, Warm Down: 5 mins in low Z2. Wednesday: Aerobic Endurance (optional) – Steady/ Endurance (25 mins) All in low to mid Z2 Thursday: Strength – Endurance Phase (45 mins) All in low to mid Z2 Friday: Strength Endurance – V. Hard/VO2 Max (28 mins) Warm Up: 5 mins in Z2. 3 x (30 secs accelerating from Z2 to Z4 + 30 sec recoveries in Z1). Main Set: 5 x (1 min in low Z5 up a hill (gradient 3-6%) + 2 min recoveries in Z1-Z2). Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (29 mins) Easy or steady run/jog all in low to mid Z2. Week 6 - Build Phase (2 hrs 46 mins) Monday: Recovery Day Tuesday: Progression Run – Mod. Hard/Tempo (27 mins) Main Set: 5 mins in low Z2, 3 mins in mid Z2, 3 mins in upper Z2, 5 mins in low Z3, 3 mins in mid Z3, 5 mins in upper Z3, Warm Down: 5 mins in low Z2. Wednesday: Aerobic Endurance (optional) – Steady/ Endurance (30 mins) All in low to mid Z2 Thursday: Strength – Endurance Phase (45 mins) Friday: Speed Endurance – V. Hard/VO2 Max (31 mins) Warm Up: 5 mins in Z2. 3 x (30 secs accelerating from Z2 to Z4 + 30 sec recoveries in Z1). Main Set: 6 x (1 min in low Z5 up a hill (gradient 3-6%) + 2 min recoveries in Z1-Z2). Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (33 mins) Easy or steady run/jog all in low to mid Z2. Week 7 - Build Phase (2 hrs 52 mins) Monday: Recovery Day Tuesday: Progression Run – Mod. Hard/Tempo (29 mins) Main Set: 3 mins in low Z2, 5 mins in mid Z2, 4 mins in upper Z2, 5 mins in low Z3, 4 mins in mid Z3, 5 mins in upper Z3, Warm Down: 5 mins in low Z2. Wednesday: Aerobic Endurance (optional) – Steady/ Endurance (30 mins) All in low to mid Z2 Thursday: Strength – Endurance Phase (45 mins) Friday: Speed Endurance – V. Hard/VO2 Max (31 mins) Warm Up: 5 mins in Z2. 3 x (30 secs accelerating from Z2 to Z4 + 30 sec recoveries in Z1). Main Set: 6 x (1 min in low Z5 up a hill (gradient 3-6%) + 2 min recoveries in Z1-Z2). Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (37 mins) Easy or steady run/jog all in low to mid Z2. Week 8 - Active Recovery Week (1 hrs 52 mins) Monday: Recovery Day Tuesday: Tempo Run – Hard/Threshold (25 mins) Warm Up: 10 mins in Z2. Main Set: 10 mins in low Z4. Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Wednesday: Strength – Endurance Phase (45 mins) All in low to mid Z2 Thursday: Recovery Day Friday: Speed Run – V. Hard/VO2 Max (22 mins) Warm Up: 5 mins in Z2. 3 x (30 secs accelerating from Z2 to Z4 + 30 sec recoveries in Z1). Main Set: 3 x (2 mins in Z5 + 60 secs in Z1). Warm Down: 5 mins in Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (20 mins) Easy or steady run/jog all in low to mid Z2. Week 9 - Peak Phase (3 hrs 03 mins) Monday: Recovery Day Tuesday: Aerobic Endurance (optional) – Steady/ Endurance (30 mins) All in low to mid Z2 Wednesday: Aerobic Endurance/Strength – Steady/ Endurance (35 mins) All in low to mid Z2. Ideally on a hilly route. Thursday: Strength – Strength Phase (45 mins) Friday: Speed Run – V. Hard/VO2 Max (32 mins) Warm Up: 8 mins in Z2. 4 x (30 secs accelerating from Z2 to Z5 + 30 sec recoveries in Z1). Main Set: 5 x (60 secs in upper Z5 + 2 min recoveries in Z1). Warm Down: 5 mins in low Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (41 mins) Easy or steady run/jog all in low to mid Z2. Week 10 - Peak Phase (3 hrs 08 mins) Monday: Recovery Day Tuesday: Aerobic Endurance (optional) – Steady/ Endurance (30 mins) All in low to mid Z2 Wednesday: Aerobic Endurance/Strength – Steady/ Endurance (35 mins) All in low to mid Z2. Ideally on a hilly route. Thursday: Strength – Strength Phase (45 mins) Friday: Speed Run – V. Hard/VO2 Max (33 mins) Warm Up: 7 mins in Z2. 4 x (30 secs accelerating from Z2 to Z5 + 30 sec recoveries in Z1). Main Set: 4 x (75 secs in upper Z5 + 3 min recoveries in Z1 to Z2). Warm Down: 5 mins in low Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (45 mins) Easy or steady run/jog all in low to mid Z2. Week 11 - Peak Phase (2 hrs 50 mins) Monday: Recovery Day Tuesday: Aerobic Endurance (optional) – Steady/ Endurance (25 mins) All in low to mid-Z2 Wednesday: Aerobic Endurance/Strength – Steady/ Endurance (25 mins) All in low to mid Z2. Ideally on a hilly route. Thursday: Strength – Strength Phase (45 mins) Friday: Speed Run – V. Hard/VO2 Max (35 mins 30 secs) Warm Up: 8 mins in Z2. 4 x (30 secs accelerating from Z2 to Z5 + 30 sec recoveries in Z1). Main Set: 3 x (90 secs in upper Z5 + 3 min recoveries in Z1 to Z2). Warm Down: 10 mins in low Z2. Saturday: Recovery Day Sunday: Aerobic Endurance – Steady/Endurance (40 mins) Easy or steady run/jog all in low to mid Z2. Week 12 - Race Taper Week (1 hrs 02 mins) Monday: Recovery Day This week you will maintain your fitness and eliminate any traces of fatigue. It’s a good time to double-check your race day logistics and strategies. If your race is on Saturday, move your Friday run to Thursday and take Friday as a rest day. Tuesday: Taper Week Run – Steady/ Endurance (20 mins) All in low to mid Z2 Wednesday: Taper Week Run – Hard/Threshold (20 mins) Warm Up: 10 mins in Z2. Main Set: 3 x (45 secs in low Z4 + 75 secs in Z2). Warm Down. 6 mins in Z2. Thursday: Recovery Day Friday: Taper Week Run – Steady/ Endurance (20 mins) All in low to mid Z2. If your race is on Saturday, move today’s run to Thursday and take today as a rest day. 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Average weekly training hours are 3:32 with the biggest week at 4:20 hours. This includes four to five runs and a 45-minute strength and conditioning session. There is usually one workout per day and one or two days off each week. Every fourth week is an active recovery week, with less training, to help your body recover and adapt. To get this plan plus the 8-week version, please enter your email above. 12-Week Advanced 10K Run Plan This short training plan is suitable for Advanced amateur runners, aiming to achieve peak fitness for 10K. With just 12 weeks to go until event-day, this plan assumes you are currently able to run for up to 60 mins. You will build up to race day and improve your fitness and confidence. A good way to avoid injury and stay motivated is by following an expertly designed training plan. People who follow a training plan have been shown to be twice as likely to succeed in reaching their goal. Average weekly training hours are 5:09 with the biggest week at 6:19 hours. This includes five to six runs and a 45-minute strength and conditioning session. There is usually one 1 workout per day and one day off each week. Every fourth week is an active recovery week, with less training, to help your body recover and adapt. To get this plan plus the 8-week version, please enter your email above. About Phil Mosley (Coach & Founder) Phil is a recognised expert with over 20 years of experience, having featured on many endurance sports publications (below). He founded MyProCoach in 2010 to to offer the world’s most comprehensive range of online training plans, all designed to help you enjoy the same success that my athletes and I have, while still making sure you have quality time for your family, friends and career (read 400+ detailed reviews here). Like what you see? Preview Phil's PREMIUM plans now... From 6-48 weeks, free email coach support, advanced tracking software and more!

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