Working up to a 10k

lamorford

Good morning,

I can currently run 5k without any problems and run 2-3 miles about 4 days a week. To give me something to aim for, I want to sign up for a 10k in December. Does anyone know how much you should increase your mileage at a time to get ready for a 10k?

Thanks for any suggestions!
Laura

meggonkgonk

I like the training plans on Runners World:

http://runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244-259-1117-0,00.html

IRun24

LOVE Hal Higdon training plans.. I've used them from 5K to marathon training. Here is a novice 10K plan:

http://www.halhigdon.com/10ktraining/10knovice.htm

Sounds like you have a good base and should be able to do a 10K no problem with a little bit extra mileage over time.

Good luck!

FemininGuns

Only increase 10% per week...

lamorford

Thanks for all the info! I'll check them out and get prepared for the December fun run.