up to 10k by October, no problem, but you need to build up slowly else you'll probably end up getting injured. I would suggest finding a training schedule on the web and following it. Bupa publish an 8 week 5k walk to run schedule and an 8 week
the other three are still planned and that Lancs and Morecambe are still putting on their monthly 5k races on Saturday evenings through the summer. Hope that helps
evening You're not fit enough, plain & simple.Are you training properly, or just going out to try it? Hi Kevin,I have only been running for a few months and finished my first 5k a couple of weeks ago. When I was following a beginner's schedule, I ran 4.9km
weeks one or two several times before they are ready to move on. HiI would recommend the run/walk schedules on the BUPA website. When I did my first half marathon, I combined the 5k, 10k and half marathon training schedules. Certainly worked for me.....
Recently started the Runners World beginner schedule for 5k. Looking for advice on the next steps. Aim is to run 10k but the 10k schedules on runners world are way ahead of where I am at the moment and where I will be by the end of the beginners
I have just completed a 10 mile race having followed the RW 8 week schedule. My aim was for sub-60, a realistic target given my summer 5K and 10K times. Sticking closely to the schedule, but modifying to suit local races etc., I found the training
's time for the next step. Don't worry, the 10k is the goal, the schedule will take you from your 5k and will build up the distance gradually! I had a massive problem with my knees and hip as well. Changed to mid-forefoot strike, changed shoes and I've got
, soph xx SophieThat's a good time for a first attempt.If you click on the grey 'Training' tab at the top of the page you will find 5k training schedules that may help you.JJ Agree with JJ good time for a first 5k. With regular consistant training you
I am training for local 5k...I have upped my speed quite a lot recently, and last week my Nike Pegasus (which had been brilliant up til then) suddenly have given me two huge blisters on the inside of my arches.Is this a sign that I need new shoes
Hi all, i did a RFL 5k this summer and havent done much since then due to injury/work schedule/holiday/lazyness! and want to have some thing to aim for now, so am considering training for a 10k.the problem is i dont really know how to go about it