{"id":115,"date":"2011-01-23T17:51:44","date_gmt":"2011-01-23T17:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.time-to-run.com\/training\/?p=115"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:05:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:05:32","slug":"sub50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.time-to-run.com\/training\/10k\/sub50.htm","title":{"rendered":"Training towards a sub 50 minute 10K"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to break 50 minutes for 10k? – In order to achieve this you would have to run under 5 minutes per kilometer for the 10k distance.<\/p>\n

sub 50 minutes for 10Km Training Program<\/h2>\n

Now the reason we mention this, is that you will have to train at a pace faster than this speed on occasions. So, if your running has consisted of slow distance running, it is time for change. A time for a change of attitude and a new fresh approach towards your training. What we are looking at to start with, is being able to run 5Km’s in 4min 50sec per kilometer.<\/p>\n

This will give you an overall 5K time of 24:10. Added into your training will be sessions at this speed as well. Your components now consist of running at 10K pace, running at 5K pace and then add to this a long run of 1Hr 45min and you are ready to progress towards your objective. Now, the secret to your training should be to balance your training with your lifestyle. Your running must never become too much for you. You must always be able to do the sessions asked of you, if you miss a training session you can’t make it up. There is no going back to make up for what you have missed. Doing this is what normally leads to injuries<\/a>. Other 10k Training Programs available:<\/p>\n