How To Run A Sub 40 10k (while running a sub 40 10k) .. tips and tricks to get a PB!

If you're looking to run under 40 minutes in your next 10k race, this one's for you! On this channel we do race videos and we do tips videos, but today it's the best of both worlds! So join me at the Run Through VeloPark running a 10k race, while delivering my best tips on how to run a sub 40 10k for the first time! Enjoy!

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0:00 Intro
2:00 Pacing
2:55 Training
4:38 Prerequisites
5:15 Course
6:00 Mindset
6:38 Strength work
6:53 Hills
7:47 Nutrition

[BenParkes]

Thank you for all the likes! 👍😊.. will start planning the sub 3 marathon video, will be out in December hopefully!! 🙌

[fastrax]

A video I needed! I've run 114 10ks under 40 minutes (of 209 raced) but can't get under 60 now. Puzzling. Though someone suggested being 74 might have something to do with my slow times now!

[GaryJahman]

Today I ran 3:45/K for just 1 K and I was completely done. And here you are talking like it is normal haha crazyyy

[michaelbrownlie]

34 seconds behind the eventual winner and not even blowing by the end of it. Make it look so easy! 😅 🙌

[stormense]

I'm too old for sub 40 minutes in the 10K. 63 years old. Really happy for the 46 minutes I ran at a competition on New Year's Eve in Gothenburg.

[TheLaprasMan]

7:59, amazing to see a wheelchair racer in the field

[LARKRunningUK]

Totally agree the 10k is the most difficult distance; that balance of speed and endurance! Big goal of mine in 2024 is getting close to a sub-40 10k🤞🏻

[shanepetersen]

Best 10km advice ive seen in a lo g time
Good work with camera as well mate
Getting It Done 👍

[spurs]

Great Video Ben!

I was wondering what you think of the "Energen Tech Plus Shoes" on reebok.
In comparision to the Floatride energy 5's?

[flocav]

I’m planning to run a sub3 in Rotterdam next year, so eager to watch that upcoming video!!

[laural]

Ah very well done Ben! That's precisely my time too (for a 5k, but that's just a detail haha).The only other difference between my 37:46 and yours is I struggle through my 5k while you chat and smile through your 10k!
I joke of course, as I did improve my 5k to 25:15 using your plan, so thanks for that!
Absolutely amazing video, your joyful vibes are very inspiring as always!

[robhughes]

Ran this one with you Ben. Just behind you (for the first 50 metres) 😆This was a lot hillier than I expected but a great loop to run and the perfect training loop! Was a great vibe at this one and I'll try it again next year, perhaps for a sub 40 😄

[MrSkindianabones]

You’re honestly in my head. The 5k in 20min video came up as I was thinking about preparing for a sub 20 5k. Just got 19:13 yesterday and thought maybe I could do I sub 40 10k. An hour later I see this!! 😂

[peterwoodford]

Great video for me. Retired architect. Beautiful velodrome (seen the six days event). Love cycling and falling in love with running. You are my inspiration....even at 70!!

[goodyeoman]

"The 10k is *all* about suffering."

Never have truer words been spoken lol. I haven't done a 10k for ten years (I just do 5ks now) but remember running one 10k in under 39 mins. No chance of that now. I'll stick to the much more tolerable 5ks haha. Cheers for the vids, mate, I'm enjoying them!

[timothytrewin]

Amazing vid Ben loving these videos! 🙏 i ran 39:00 last sunday and today decided to go out and prove to myself i can cover the marathon distance. Looking forward to seeing the sub3 video because its my goal for next year. I ran 3:23 today with 438m of elevation and with a 1:26 half 39:00 10k and 18:18 5k i believe sub3 is in my legs at some stage 😂 with a good training block. Look forward to more of your tips 🤌

[CraigRowand]

Great video and very timely! I've just managed to get a few sub 40 10ks and was wondering what that would mean for a marathon. Ran 3:19 this year so a sub 3 hour seems like a decent goal for next year! Just bought your Advanced Training Plan!

[peterandrewchua]

Good job Sir Ben truly you're amazing!Congratulations and God bless always!❤🙏❤

[stevenicholls]

Hi Ben. I bought your 50mile ultra plan for an ultra in Feb, Brecon to Cardiff. Loving the plan. Bang on target after the end of week 2

[dresden_slowjog]

Brilliant! Both km and mile paces, and an overview over upcoming fast 10k races in the UK. Even as a German, this info might skew my holiday plans. Was about to look up fast German and Czech 10k races for the 2024 season. Thanks!