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

No surprise that the 10K is by far the country’s most popular type of race. To say it’s a versatile distance is an under-statement. Take a cross-section of any 10K field and you’ll find some people tackling it as their first run beyond five miles

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

Standfirst: Author: Owen AndersonPics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords: uan73-->It’s vital to warm up thoroughly before a 10K race. A good warm-up enhances the power of your leg muscles, increases the flow of blood to your heart muscles

Good news: during the next year, you're going to run PBs at 5K and 10K.That's right: you're going to race faster and you're going to enjoy the entire training and racing experience more than ever. That's because you're going to train by the numbers

Runner's World is delighted to make these two 10K schedules available to Garmin Forerunner (205, 305, 405, 405CX, 410, 610 and 310XT/ 910XT) users. Just choose a schedule below, enter your race date and then download the training file to your PC

WEEK TWELVE Mon 2 - 4M Tue 2 x 1600m at goal 10K pace, then 4 x 400m at new 5K pace Wed Rest Thu 4 x 200m at new 5K pace, then 4 x 100m strides (fast but relaxed) Fri 2 - 4M Sat Rest Sun 10K goal race

here: one for runners who can spare three days a week to train; one for five days a week; and one for six or seven days a week. Each option loosely relates to a range of target 10K times, and these are shown at the top of each schedule. The most basic

Standfirst: Author: Sean Fishpool and Bud BaldaroPics: Tim De FriscoIssue date: sep99 / perfect 10 panelKeywords:uan76-->You can really see your 10K fitness rocket over a preparation period of eight weeks. As with the four-week schedules, it

here: one for runners who can spare three days a week to train; one for five days a week; and one for six or seven days a week. Each option loosely relates to a range of target 10K times, and these are shown at the top of each schedule. The most basic