Training for 10k
07-05-2009, 12:42 PM
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Training for 10k
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I've been a regular gym goer for the last 18months and was getting a bit bored with not having a goal to aim for after having lost a load of weight and reached my target. A friend suggested doing fun runs etc as I really enjoy running. I've decided that I want to do 10k runs as its a bit more substantial. I started my training a fortnight ago, and basically am just gradually increasing my distance up towards 10km. At first I could only do about 0.9km, and have managed to get up to 1.5km so far. Am I doing the right thing in just going for a run every few days, and gradually increasing my distance?
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I've been a regular gym goer for the last 18months and was getting a bit bored with not having a goal to aim for after having lost a load of weight and reached my target. A friend suggested doing fun runs etc as I really enjoy running. I've decided that I want to do 10k runs as its a bit more substantial. I started my training a fortnight ago, and basically am just gradually increasing my distance up towards 10km. At first I could only do about 0.9km, and have managed to get up to 1.5km so far. Am I doing the right thing in just going for a run every few days, and gradually increasing my distance?
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07-05-2009, 01:43 PM
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You can do that. I used to do a bit of running, but dont really bother anymore, but I cant imagine anyone not being able to do 10k (obv thats just me lol)
I would suggest that every time you train, you do 10k. Even if its just fast walking with a bit of running thrown in.
I dont like to run on a treadmill so it might be easier for you to run outside. Do some interval training too, jog for a bit, sprint for a bit etc to build up your stamina.
I would suggest that every time you train, you do 10k. Even if its just fast walking with a bit of running thrown in.
I dont like to run on a treadmill so it might be easier for you to run outside. Do some interval training too, jog for a bit, sprint for a bit etc to build up your stamina.
12-05-2009, 06:13 AM
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Work back from the 'race' date and build up so that you can complete the distance around 1 week prior. Then rest in the week leading up to the 'race'
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personally i prefer to run on the treadmill due to the regulated pace but thats personal opinion. a serious runner freind of mine who ran the london marathon in 2h44m recently (26 x 6m17s miles 
) said that if you do train on the treadmill rather than the road then make sure you set a slight incline to counteract the lack of wind resistance.
) said that if you do train on the treadmill rather than the road then make sure you set a slight incline to counteract the lack of wind resistance.
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hi, thanks for replies. I'm now at 2.6km. The schedule so far is go for a run every 3 or 4 days and each time I go I'm on a treadmill increasing the distance by 0.2km. I run at a 1% incline to toughen my legs up a bit. Apparantly once you reach 5 km in training, its advisable to start doing 1 run a week outside. Apparantly running in the real world is a totally different ballgame, and at first I'll only manage 3/4 of my usual treadmill distance lol. 
thankyou for all the help
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thankyou for all the helpdave
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