And then 5K’s actually racing over distance to what you train – then it might get a bit difficult.

'But I think where it gets tricky is if you’re effectively training under distance. ‘I think you can make pretty good assumptions about what you can run for a 10K, when you’re running certain things for a 5K,' says Thompson. Then, as you hone in on race day, you focus more and more on specific 10K work.’ Can I predict my 10K time based off my parkrun time? So in terms of 10K training, I’d try to dedicate an equal amount of effort each week to training like I’m running a half-marathon, training like I’m running a 5K and training like I’m running a 10K. The best running shoes to wear on race dayīritish Olympic distance runner Chris Thompson, who boasts a 27:27:36 10K PB, says ‘In terms of pace, you have train over-distance, under-distance and at distance.One thing’s for sure: whether you’re a beginner, a one-off runner doing this for charity, or a seasoned club runner out for a new PB, this is your route to your best-possible, and most enjoyable, result. From two-week training plans, to eight-week training plans, we’ve broken things down to help make things easier. The variety of schedules available are based on two things: how often you can train and how long you have till the race. How much time do I need to train for a 10K? Whether this is your first 10K, or you’re looking for a training schedule to increase your pace, we’ve got everything you need in our definitive guide to running a 10K. Take a cross-section of any 10K field and you’ll find a variety of different runners – some tackling it as their first run beyond five miles, others using it to stretch out their legs in company, while some will make it the focus of their whole season. To say it’s a versatile distance is an under-statement. It’s no surprise, then, that 10K is by far the country’s most popular type of race. Is there a better racing distance than 10k? The sweet spot between speed and endurance, it presents a challenge to any runner – whether you're gunning for a PB or simply trying to complete the distance.

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