How To Run A Sub 45 Minute 10k | Run Training & Tips

We all want to run faster, don't we? The 10k is a great test for any runner and if you're looking for a new target then doing running it in 45 minutes is a great one! With training and race tips, Heather and Mark are here to make sure you smash past that barrier!

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[archielinn]

I'm 55 & just ran my best 10k in 47:26 this morning!! Thank you for the tips! Next goal is a sub 45!!!

[garthly]

Well, my 10k is 74 mins, but then I started running with your c25k a few months ago and will be 70 this month! Even for me the basic training concept seems relevant: 2 easy long runs, 1 interval session, 1 tempo.

[mattburkey]

45? Crikey. I did 10k in 64' yesterday. Thanks for the pointers!

[NaveenKumar-enob]

My 10k completed today at 58min. Wow ❤it's so good to run and see people run 💃👍

[nathanmclain]

Still working towards that 60 min goal

[YsoSerous]

Did my first 10k test recently: 47’56”
Next goal is 45mins, thanks for tips.

[nizam_mr]

very useful.
i already tried some of the tips.

i reached my 1st 10k distance in march this year (1hr 15mins)
Fast fwd to Nov, im at 54:00 pb .
i hope by next year i can go sub 50 territory 🙂

[carlcilenti]

Following the advice in your video. I’m 56 and clocked 45:22 yesterday. Tried the consistent pace method with a slight sprint. Will keep trying. Keep the advice going.

[donnybrooklads]

I'm 58 and followed these tips. Was 49 min for 10k prior to this plan and with serious effort on the interval training over 8 weeks got my time down to 44 mins. Thanks guys!

[maxih]

Well I’m doing my normal long runs (18k+) with 10k times of 41 +/- times, but the goal for next year my goal is sub 37 min! The tips you give are still helpful:)

[today-nl]

I would like to run sub 40. This video is equally useful and fun to watch.

[Boost]

45 minutes has been my goal for the last 2 years, but life just keeps getting in the way. Current PB is just about 52 minutes, but more realistically run around 56-57 minutes

[ScottishJazzman]

This is cool, it really helps to keep things in perspective for me! Thanks.

I’m in that frustrating place of having a 37.xx 10k time about 12 years ago (and 20kg lighter…), and started training again 4 months ago. 54min 10k now (and improving…slowly)

[farazahmad]

i am able to get to 5k in 45 min! i m trying to improve!

[RichardInger]

Great video! I nearly got a sub 45min a few years ago, was nearly sick! Now I’ve move to IM distance and my 10k speeds are down to around 56min in training, could probably manage a sub 50 in a race, hope we get some soon! Looking forward to hopefully getting an official Ironman in the bag next year, booked in for Mallorca in May...hopefully! Did two unofficial IM distances this summer, basically me and a few different mates on each leg. Once that’s in the bag think I’ll try and get some speed back! Thanks for the great advice!

[benfeeney]

My PB is 45:58 can’t wait to break that 45 min barrier
Cheers for the tips!

[SBoots]

Thanks for the encouraging videos. I already have this in my training. Currently doing a 52 min 10K but I balance it off with coming off the bike. I also do the longer distances for the slow runs. Oh well, I got 10 months to go before the half Ironman in Edmonton AB. If it goes.

[ceekoolo]

Great video guys! Thanks for the tips :) Also loved the location.

[Crymerge]

Currently trying to get sub 50 minutes. Guess if I hit that mark, then on to the 45 minute 10k.

[Rajinbin]

I feel like this was Taylormade for me lol. I just ran that distance yesterday in 59 minutes and said I needed to get it down to 40 minutes as a goal. I then look at GTN and boom Taylormade training to do so. Haha