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10K Training Program - April - 05-10-2009
Hi
I started running in May and my 1st ever race is the coming 10km Nike Human Race on Oct 24. I have also signup 2 other 10km races on Nov 1 & Dec 6.
I've not done any form of training other than running 3-4 times per week, each run, 40-60mins.
I am hoping to do a sub60mins for the races. Would you be able to propose a training program?
Could you explain what's race pace and how is it being worked out?
April
10K Training Program - TheEd - 05-10-2009
Hi April and welcome
there is not much time to guide you towards the 10km on Oct 24th however we shall see what can be done
could you please do a 4k time-trial either today or tomorrow so I can put together the next 3 weeks training in the build-up as well as to assess how close you are to a sub 60 minute 10km
Hope this helps you to get started
TheEd
10K Training Program - April - 05-10-2009
Hi TheEd
I'll be heading to the gym tomorrow. I will do a 4k time-trial and update you.
April
10K Training Program - April - 06-10-2009
Hi TheED
My 4K time-trial is 22min40sec.
April
10K Training Program - TheEd - 06-10-2009
not bad April, judging from this if you stay relaxed but focused you should achieve your sub 60 min 10km
no running tomorrow or Thursday but a session of 2000's on Friday
would you be able to cope with this plan so far?
will provide further feedback shortly
TheEd
10K Training Program - April - 06-10-2009
Hi TheEd
Yes, I can cope with the plan.
I'm excited!
April
10K Training Program - TheEd - 07-10-2009
Hi April
3 x 2k tomorrow
first off .. your 4km .. where was this run, please, as it was quite fast if your aim is sub 60 minutes
this is more towards a sub 50 minute aim, to be honest
so wherever u did the 4km use the same place for the 2k session
this will be a tough session .. however I am sure you will cope
the 2k pace will be 5 minutes per k .. 2k in 10 minutes .. Rest 2 minutes between each 2km
if however the 4km you ran was accurate then you may find this session easy
after this session I shall provide your training for the weekend
Enjoy
TheEd
10K Training Program - April - 07-10-2009
Hi TheEd
It's so good to hear from you again!
Sure, I'll attempt the 3 x 2k on the treadmill tomorrow and will come back to you with the timings right after my run.
I have a question - I run with a running club on every Thu evening. The run is about 5km. Will I end up 'running too much' for the day?
You have a good day ahead!!!
April
10K Training Program - TheEd - 07-10-2009
we can change things around where you can still run with the club on the Thursday .. running with other sis good motivation
next week you will have the 1000's on the Tuesday all depending how the weekend goes
enjoy
looking forward to your feedback re: 2k session
TheEd
10K Training Program - April - 08-10-2009
Hi TheEd
I've just done 3 x 2k on treadmill. It was tough... I didn't manage to keep it to 5mins per k. Here's my timing:
- 10min41sec
- 11min04sec
- 11min04sec
I did a 10mins warmup before I start on the 2k session. I found the 1st set of 2k the toughtest, somehow, maybe because I was running at a faster pace.
The 2nd set of 2k was better, though the last 500m was getting tough. I wasn't sure if I could manage the last set of 2k.
The last 1000m of the 3rd set was mental endurance - didn't think I could endure to finish it. But I managed to push myself and finished it at 11min04sec...
Wasn't sure what kept me going and how I did it... I am just so glad I completed the 3 x 2k...
April