Running, jogging, walking and crawling a 10k!

SJT75
SJT75 Posts: 134
edited September 28 in Fitness and Exercise
I would like running advice please...I have 6 weeks to my 10k...i'm really nervous!...wondering how many runs and how far i should be doing a week? I thought tue/thu/sat 2x 5k and 1 x 10k...I'm not fast .... aiming for under 1 hr 30mins......will that do? (and i also will do a pump fx class (1hr weights class)...which killed me on sunday and i can only just move my arms far enough back to fasten my bra! but i am determined to go back on sunday! Nutter!!!)

Thanks :smile:

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  • yanicka
    yanicka Posts: 1,004 Member
    I can't really help you but I wanted to tell you good luck!!!
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    You can start Couch to 5 K but you will probably have to double up on the runs for that day to train in time.

    Best of luck, I'm aiming for a 10k in January and training with C25K then the next on, Couch to 10K (C2-10K).
  • moylie
    moylie Posts: 195
    Take a look at Hal Higdon's novice 10K training program. It's a 10 week deal, but it works! You may be able to pick up during week 6? I don't know but look it up online. GOOD LUCK! I'm sure you'll do great.
  • runnermel
    runnermel Posts: 278
    sounds like you are on the right track to me! I wouldn't increase your mileage more than 1 mile each week for your long run. and pump classes are great, try to go twice a week if possible. even if you are using extreme light weight the second time because you are sore. keep it up!!
  • katemaryberry
    katemaryberry Posts: 14 Member
    I followed Hal H's "beginner 10K training schedule" and it was completely do-able! I finished my first in 72 minutes with a lot of walking because it was a million degrees outside, but I finished it!
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Aim to run 3 times a week and do some cross training. Make sure you run a full 10k by about 3 weeks before the race, and don't train in the last week. Just go for a couple of short (6 km ish) runs maybe 5 and 3 days before the race, then rest for the last 3 days.
  • SJT75
    SJT75 Posts: 134
    Thanks for all the advice....I am running a couple of times a week at the moment probably about 5k so just need to up the distance and my pace by the sounds of it....will look into the plans you have mentioned. Thanks again :)
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