Train for a 10K in 3 Weeks?

Dita_29
Dita_29 Posts: 6
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm running a 5k on September 15...and I'm sure that I can handle it...but there's also a 10k on September 23rd and the cause seems amazing so I really want to do it! (It's also a week before my bday so I wouldn't mind having something to show off)...

Anyway...Should I do it? Or at least try? What do you guys think? Any good training programs out there? The most I can do is about 4 miles non-stop in 40 mins and that's pushing it, but I haven't really trained hardcore before.

Thanks!

-Amanda A.

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Would I be correct in thinking this is your first 5K coming up?

    Personally, unless you have trained for it I wouldn't recommend it. There's a significant difference between a 5K and 10K (not just the distance but how you train for it and the adaptions required of your body).

    While I admire your enthusiasm the worst thing aspiring runners can do (and I'm pretty sure we've all done it) is get carried away and try to progress too quickly. This often leads to injury and frustration and, for some, quitting running. If you can run 6km (4mi) right now trying to get to 10 in 3 weeks would be pushing your luck.

    Maybe consider doing it as a walk / run race?
  • Dita_29
    Dita_29 Posts: 6
    This isn't my first 5k...but I do agree that I am getting carried away. run/walk sounds good...

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