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Explore Reviews10K Training Plan - Intermediate Road Runner
An 8-week program for runners who can comfortably run 5K and want to step up to 10K. Includes tempo runs, intervals, and long runs.
Program Details
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Distance: 10K
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Duration: 8 Weeks
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Type: Road
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Level: Intermediate
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Target: 50-60 minutes
Essential Training Tips
Practice race pace during tempo runs
Don't skip recovery runs - they're important
Fuel properly for runs over 60 minutes
Practice your race day nutrition during long runs
Include strides (short 20-30 second accelerations) after easy runs
Focus on form during easy runs
8-Week Training Schedule
Follow this detailed week-by-week plan to achieve your 10K goals
Week 1
Focus: Base Building
Monday
30 min easy run
Tuesday
Rest or cross-training
Wednesday
4x400m at 5K pace, 200m recovery jog between reps
Thursday
30 min easy run
Friday
Rest
Saturday
45 min long run at easy pace
Sunday
Rest or 30 min easy walk/yoga
Week 2
Focus: Speed Development
Monday
35 min easy run
Tuesday
Cross-training 30 min
Wednesday
6x400m at 5K pace, 200m recovery
Thursday
30 min easy run
Friday
Rest
Saturday
50 min long run
Sunday
25 min recovery run or rest
Week 3
Focus: Tempo Work
Monday
35 min easy run
Tuesday
Rest or cross-training
Wednesday
20 min tempo run at 10K pace
Thursday
30 min easy run
Friday
Rest
Saturday
55 min long run
Sunday
30 min recovery run
Week 4
Focus: Recovery Week
Monday
30 min easy run
Tuesday
Cross-training or rest
Wednesday
4x400m at 5K pace
Thursday
25 min easy run
Friday
Rest
Saturday
40 min easy long run
Sunday
Rest
Week 5
Focus: Building Endurance
Monday
40 min easy run
Tuesday
Cross-training 35 min
Wednesday
8x400m at 5K pace
Thursday
30 min easy run
Friday
Rest
Saturday
60 min long run
Sunday
25 min recovery run
Week 6
Focus: Peak Training
Monday
40 min easy run
Tuesday
Rest or yoga
Wednesday
25 min tempo run at 10K pace
Thursday
30 min easy run
Friday
Rest
Saturday
65 min long run with last 15 min at race pace
Sunday
30 min recovery run
Week 7
Focus: Taper Begins
Monday
35 min easy run
Tuesday
Cross-training 30 min
Wednesday
6x400m at 5K pace
Thursday
25 min easy run
Friday
Rest
Saturday
45 min easy long run
Sunday
Rest
Week 8
Focus: Race Week
Monday
30 min easy run
Tuesday
Rest or 20 min easy jog
Wednesday
4x400m at 10K pace with full recovery
Thursday
Rest
Friday
15 min shakeout run with 4x100m strides
Saturday
Rest - prepare gear and nutrition
Sunday
RACE DAY! 10K - Execute your race plan!
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