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10K training plan

A 8-week 10K plan, scaled to whatever runway you have. The example below is the beginner version, three days a week — set your race date and pick your level on the builder, and pin the run clubs near you to your training days.

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The 8-week beginner plan

Week 1 of 8 · Base

Mon, Sep 14 · 7 mi total
  • TueEasy run · 2 mi
  • ThuEasy run · 2 mi
  • SatLong run · 3 miRun/walk is fine — keep it conversational.

Week 2 of 8 · Base

Mon, Sep 21 · 8 mi total
  • TueEasy run · 2.5 mi
  • ThuEasy run · 2 mi
  • SatLong run · 3.5 mi

Week 3 of 8 · Build

Mon, Sep 28 · 9.5 mi total
  • TueEasy run · 3 mi
  • ThuEasy run · 2.5 mi
  • SatLong run · 4 mi

Week 4 of 8 · Cutback

Mon, Oct 5 · 8 mi total
  • TueEasy run · 2.5 mi
  • ThuEasy run · 2 mi
  • SatLong run · 3.5 mi

Week 5 of 8 · Build

Mon, Oct 12 · 10.5 mi total
  • TueEasy run · 3 mi
  • ThuEasy run · 2.5 mi
  • SatLong run · 5 mi

Week 6 of 8 · Peak

Mon, Oct 19 · 12 mi total
  • TueEasy run · 3 mi
  • ThuEasy run · 3 mi
  • SatLong run · 6 mi

Week 7 of 8 · Taper

Mon, Oct 26 · 8.5 mi total
  • TueEasy run · 2.5 mi
  • ThuEasy run · 2 mi
  • SatLong run · 4 mi

Week 8 of 8 · Race week

Mon, Nov 2 · 9.7 mi total
  • TueEasy run · 2 mi
  • ThuEasy run · 1.5 mi
  • SatRace · 6.2 mi

Build it around a crew near you

The plan gets better when a nearby run club meets on one of your run days. Pick your metro and the builder pins those crews to your training week — and finds a 10K to point it at.

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A 10K build wants at least 6 weeks; less than that and the builder switches to a keep-ticking-over plan and suggests races with more room. These plans are general templates, not medical advice. Build up gradually and see a doctor before starting if you have any concerns.