10k...eventually!

[Poppins93]

Hi everyone,

I’m training for my first 10k in May. I completed couch to 5k last year, and haven’t really pushed it since then. Tonight I ran for 53 minutes without stopping, a total of 7.2km!! Still a while to go but feeling more positive now

Any tips for training programs for those gradually going from 5k to 10k?

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

This is the training plan used by lots of us to get to 10k.

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

Good luck with your 10k event 😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

The plan Buddy34 mentioned is great. Like c25k it takes you gradually from 5 to 10 while reducing the risk of injury which may come from rushing things. Theres a lovely mix of distances which allows you to experiment with speed and routes. Happy running

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I think 7k is the turning point. You know you can do 10k now. Like Buddy says, have a look at juju’s plan. It worked for me.

[Poppins93 in reply to Dexy5]

I feel much more positive already! I hope you’re right 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Oooo so close Poppins! 👏👏 If you run a similar route each time, soon you’ll be able to envisage where the 10k mark is. I found that when I reached 8k and it really helped.

Good luck - you’ll get there, no problem. 👍😀

[Poppins93]

Thanks everyone! 😀