20 Tips For Running Your First 10K

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Follow these tips to successfully train for your first 10K. Get to the start line injury-free and ready to enjoy the race!

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#1 Run often - aim for three times a week with two 30-minute runs on weekdays (say Tuesday and Thursday) and one longer run at weekends.

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#2 Try tempo runs where you run 3 miles at your target 10K race pace. Gradually increase the length of your weekly long run.

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#3 Speed Work Add fartlek sessions to your training runs. It's a type of speed training that alternates periods of fast running and easy effort.

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#4 Strength Train

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#5 Cross Train

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Plan your race and have a strategy. Decide what pace you want to run and stick to it.

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