How to Run a Faster 10k! | 6 Key Workouts + Race Tips

[@runnersconnect]

Did you find today’s advice helpful? What other tips would you offer regarding training or racing a 10k?

[@AT-zr9tv]

Other tips (from an amateur 38:30 competitor): - run a 5K race a week or two before your 10K - don't blast your first kilometer, it's useless - negative split your race - don't drink or eat during the race - study the end of the course by warming up from the finish line

[@runnersconnect]

Appreciate the tips! Yes, every World Record from the 1500 to the Marathon has been set by running negative splits :D

[@arzolazza6479]

Great video! Very informative and good detail!

[@AT-zr9tv]

Thank you for this excellent video. I have the exact problem you highlight: I train 55K per week, with a long run and one 5K tempo session or 5x1000 at 5K pace session. I have become good at those, but my 10K time hasn't improved. I figured I was not mimicking proper race conditions, in particular handling the fatigue build-up. I'll adapt my training and follow your 6 week advice. I run solo though, so this will be hard! Thanks.

[@runnersconnect]

We appreciate the comments as always! Ah yes, definitely give some of these workouts a try. I think you'll see results! Perhaps you can join up with a track club or get a friend or family member to time you for some extra motivation?

[@madonomad2298]

Great! Thank u

[@mnaleu]

First time watcher here. I like the progression of your workouts and they make sure that you can run that goal pace on race day. But imo they assure that by being over the top hard with of

[@runnersconnect]

Hey, Manuel! Fair point. These workouts can definitely be adapted as needed. We do have other resources and information regarding 5k training on our website. However, we'll keep your comments in mind when making future videos! Thanks for your comments. 👍

[@kimfesta4337]

Hi thanks for the tips. Is week 6 meant to be race week?

[@runnersconnect]

No problem, Kim! Yes, assuming you already have a good training base you could start 6 weeks out from your 5k race and follow these workouts. Let us know how it goes!

[@tomrankin4530]

There are far more 5k races than 10K races in my local area. If I follow this plan, will I still be in good shape to run 5Ks competitively? Also, what do you think about running 5K races (once racing resumes) while in the middle of you 10K training cycle? Thank you for the great information.

[@runnersconnect]

Hey, Tom! We do have a 5k version of this video as well. However, 10k and 5k training aren't too drastically different. It would be just fine and probably advantageous to race a 5k during your 10k cycle.

[@markivanov2593]

In workouts rest 30--90s, but what kind of rest? - standing/walking/jogg? Thank you

[@runnersconnect]

Hey Mark - ideally a combo of walking and jogging. That way you don't get all stiff, but you're actually letting yourself recover as well 👍 - Coach Michael

[@BarryBigBazookas]

Way too many needless camera/framing changes, to the point where I lost focus on the info being presented and had to stop watching

[@AT-zr9tv]

A comment on substance would be nice too...

[@runnersconnect]

Hey, LostinHorace! Thanks for the input. We don't discourage feedback of any kind, however, we do prefer to hear about the content/information presented in our videos. We are still developing our channel and playing around with editing styles. We've been using a lot of "jump cuts" but perhaps we overdid it on this one ;)

[@BarryBigBazookas]

I would've commented on the content had I watched it all but, as I said, I stopped watching as the cuts were far too distracting

[@runnersconnect]

@@BarryBigBazookas Fair enough. We'll consider that when editing future videos!