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16-Week 10k Running Plan: Crush Your First 6.2 Miles in 16 Weeks! (5 days/week)
Get ready for your 10k race with The Sloth Run Club's tailored 16-week program. Perfect for beginners or those stepping up from a 5k, this plan includes a mix of easy runs, interval training, tempo runs, Fartlek sessions, hill workouts, and long runs to boost your endurance, speed, and strength without overwhelming your schedule.
Key Components:
Easy Runs: Build endurance with comfortable, steady runs.
Intervals: Short bursts of speed followed by rest to improve pace.
Tempo Runs: Increase your threshold to maintain speed for longer.
Fartlek: Mix speed and endurance with varied, unstructured pacing.
Hill Workouts: Strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness.
Long Runs: Gradually increase distance to build stamina.
Strength Training: Supplement runs with targeted exercises for key muscle groups, enhancing performance and reducing injury risks.
Schedule: Train 5 days a week, perfectly fitting into your busy lifestyle, ensuring you're race-ready and strong.
16-Week 10k Running Plan: Crush Your First 6.2 Miles in 16 Weeks! (5 days/week)
Get ready for your 10k race with The Sloth Run Club's tailored 16-week program. Perfect for beginners or those stepping up from a 5k, this plan includes a mix of easy runs, interval training, tempo runs, Fartlek sessions, hill workouts, and long runs to boost your endurance, speed, and strength without overwhelming your schedule.
Key Components:
Easy Runs: Build endurance with comfortable, steady runs.
Intervals: Short bursts of speed followed by rest to improve pace.
Tempo Runs: Increase your threshold to maintain speed for longer.
Fartlek: Mix speed and endurance with varied, unstructured pacing.
Hill Workouts: Strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness.
Long Runs: Gradually increase distance to build stamina.
Strength Training: Supplement runs with targeted exercises for key muscle groups, enhancing performance and reducing injury risks.
Schedule: Train 5 days a week, perfectly fitting into your busy lifestyle, ensuring you're race-ready and strong.
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