to once every three weeks, and perhaps even every fortnight for a limited period. Always allow at least two days of easy running before a 10K, and leave a minimum of three or four days after a race before you ease back into speed training. If you’re new

while ago we were kicking around training and racing ideas for the 10K. On the staff are runners aiming to break 32 minutes – and some who will be lucky to go under the hour! But we were all asking the same questions, so we decided to get some tips from

:23 for a half-marathon; sub 38 minutes for 10K.Sub-3:15 Eventual standard: sub-1:30 for a half-marathon; sub 40 minutes for 10K.Sub-3:30 Eventual standard: sub-1:37 for a half-marathon; sub 43 minutes for 10K.Sub-3:45 Eventual standard: sub-1:45 for a

‘How should I pace my race’ for some race-day tips.Problem:What time should I aim for?Solution:If you’re a complete beginner, start with conservative goals. To give yourself a ballpark 10K target, see how far you can run at a lively but sustainable pace

your LTP: run 10-minute intervals at your current 10K pace (do two or three intervals with five-minute recoveries), or do a continuous 25-minute tempo run at a pace that’s 12-15 seconds per mile slower than your usual 10K race pace.Like What You See

(){window.open("/ultimatescheds-whysubscribe", "Friend", "width=400,height=525,scrollbars=no,toolbars=no,lmenubars=no,location=no");}find out more - or see our basic marathon schedules.The Schedules Which schedule should you choose? By each schedule, we list suggested10K and half-marathon race

we asked Wellington for her top tips on making sure your mind is strong enough to carry your body through the tough times.Before you race, bike and run the course while listening to a selection of songs that mean something to you. You

your all into a 10K, 10 miler or half marathon and get a realistic gauge of how you have progressed. I recommend tapering for a few days before your assessment race so you go into it fresh. Use online predictor tools to see what your result says about

competing in this year's race.To help them achieve their targets, triathlon coach Ralph Hydes will be offering them advice and tips on the Runner's World forums. (There's more about Ralph below.)His advice to them will work for you, too - and you're welcome

at half-marathon pace• 5 minutes at 3 beats per minute above 5K race pace OR 5 minutes just above 5K pace• 5-minutes easy jogAcceleration run for Olympic-distance tri40 minutes continuous running as follows:• 7 minutes at 36 beats per minute below 10K race