Training for 10K!

BLifts38
BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm training for my first 10K -- while doing Strong Lifts 5x5 (yikes!) .. I've looked at a couple training apps for running and I'm too advanced to be intermediate, but not enough advanced to be considered advanced. Has anyone been in a similar situation when training for something like this?

And NOT doing Strong Lifts and running in the same day, FYI!

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  • tri_bob
    tri_bob Posts: 121 Member
    You might try giving one of the Higdon plans a try. They have multiple versions of plans for various distances, including these for 10K. If you're fully engaged in SL, you might consider going with an intermediate plan to preserve your legs a bit. I'm curious about this sort of thing because I'm a long-time runner and I've just started SL 5x5. I do mean just started: I did my first sets, with just the bar, yesterday. Good luck, and keep us informed.
  • BLifts38
    BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
    tri_bob wrote: »
    You might try giving one of the Higdon plans a try. They have multiple versions of plans for various distances, including these for 10K. If you're fully engaged in SL, you might consider going with an intermediate plan to preserve your legs a bit. I'm curious about this sort of thing because I'm a long-time runner and I've just started SL 5x5. I do mean just started: I did my first sets, with just the bar, yesterday. Good luck, and keep us informed.

    I'm on week 9 on SL -- you're going to LOVE it! Thanks for the information :)
  • FatMoojor
    FatMoojor Posts: 483 Member
    Just follow an intermediate 10k plan. Just like sl5x5 a few steps back at the start makes it all the easier.
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    bmarge10288 wrote: »
    I'm training for my first 10K -- while doing Strong Lifts 5x5 (yikes!) .. I've looked at a couple training apps for running and I'm too advanced to be intermediate, but not enough advanced to be considered advanced. Has anyone been in a similar situation when training for something like this?

    And NOT doing Strong Lifts and running in the same day, FYI!

    Take any running plan available i.e. C210K and start on week x. If x is too easy go to x plus 3 week next. If x is too hard drop back to x minus 3 weeks.
  • Sixtine79
    Sixtine79 Posts: 62 Member
    Have you looked up Skyfit? It's not a 10K training plan but could help you for some fun running sessions without needing to look up your time all the time or remember what you're supposed to do.
  • RunningBuryBlue
    RunningBuryBlue Posts: 25 Member
    Hey. Ive run a few 10Ks. What time are you aiming for?
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    The good thing about a 10K is that you can train for it without having to sacrifice your other fitness goals. +1 on the suggestion to look at the Higdon training plans.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    tri_bob wrote: »
    You might try giving one of the Higdon plans a try. They have multiple versions of plans for various distances, including these for 10K. If you're fully engaged in SL, you might consider going with an intermediate plan to preserve your legs a bit. I'm curious about this sort of thing because I'm a long-time runner and I've just started SL 5x5. I do mean just started: I did my first sets, with just the bar, yesterday. Good luck, and keep us informed.

    Thanks, @tri_bob ! That Novice 10K plan looks very sensible.

    I've done C25K, but the subsequent10K app (I used the Zen Labs one) increased mileage too quickly for me and I ended up with a painful hip tendon.

    That plan you posted looks more measured. Thanks again.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    bmarge10288 wrote: »
    ....and I'm too advanced to be intermediate, but not enough advanced to be considered advanced.!

    So what's your current mileage, run frequency and training pace?
  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
    There is a apo couch to 10 k. I am training for the 10 km also
  • noah_mac
    noah_mac Posts: 30 Member
    Hey I'm in the same boat! I've been doing SL 5x5 for 2 months and am now training to run a 10k in May :o
  • jeepinshawn
    jeepinshawn Posts: 642 Member
    I'm using hal higdons half marathon novice 1 plan, his plans all seem pretty decent. They also allow for weight training/cross training a few days a week.
  • ironhajee
    ironhajee Posts: 384 Member
    Hey congrats on your vision and objective.

    If I may just also put this on the table :

    The SL 5x5 suggests squatting 3 times a week in addition to many other compound movements and encourages you to be adding weight each session respectively.

    Doing this while maintain a long distance running program will prove to be a challenge and you could sustain injury if you don't work out a solid training schedule so be ready to adjust and customize the SL 5x5 workout to accommodate your running schedule.

    Such an example would be instead of squatting 3 times maybe squat 2 times or however you deem appropriate. See how you feel and as fitness levels increase, re adjust the game plan :)

    Just don't want you to get injured! So just ease into this objective.

    Best of luck
  • infomjlogisticsuk
    infomjlogisticsuk Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, I started running again last November, my challenge was to achieve 5k in 30 mins before I reached the 40 milestone, I can do 5k comfortably but in around 33mins, so am registered for the bham 10k race for 1st may as something extra to work on... .. Trying to run 2 or 3 times a week, any advise on how to increase speed Woukd be great , can now do 6.5km non stop, aiming for 7 this week as only 10 weeks to go
  • michellepearson224
    michellepearson224 Posts: 72 Member
    Interval training is great for increasing your speed - run at your 'comfortable' speed and then every 5 minutes or so do a minute or 90 seconds as fast as you can, then go back to comfortable speed and repeat. I'm reducing my 5k time this way.

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