{"id":951,"date":"2013-09-10T15:02:06","date_gmt":"2013-09-10T15:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.time-to-run.com\/training\/?p=951"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:11:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:11:15","slug":"sub55","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.time-to-run.com\/training\/10k\/sub55.htm","title":{"rendered":"Training towards a sub 55 minute 10Km"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is your goal to train towards a sub 55 minute 10k? – You on the right page for the 10km program to achieve this ambition. In order to run sub 55 minutes, you will need to prepare yourself to run below 5 minutes 30 seconds per kilometer for the 10k distance.<\/p>\n

sub 55 minute 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.<\/p>\n

What we are looking at to start with, is being able to run 5Km’s in 5min 20sec per kilometer. This will give you an overall 5K time of 26:40. Added into your training will be sessions at this speed as well.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Now, the secret to your training should be to balance your training with your lifestyle. Sleep plays a very important role in this 10k training program<\/a>, so do plan your recovery accordingly. 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>.<\/p>\n

Other 10k Training Programs available:<\/p>\n