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

Racing 6.2 miles requires a blend speed and endurance that demands that you run only a few seconds slower than 5k pace, yet for double the distance. Misjudge your pacing or fitness by just a fraction and the last two miles will be torture. Trust me, I know.

In today's video, we provide you with 6 superb 10k- specific speed workouts, both for beginning and advanced runners. Follow these training and racing tips and you just might crush your 10k PR!

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[runnersconnect]

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

[arzolazza]

Great video! Very informative and good detail!

[AT-zrtv]

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.

[AT-zrtv]

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

[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 <1' rest if your goal is a slight bit ambitious. Maybe you could provide a couple of bread and butter workouts instead of this really sharp progression?
Thanks

[tomrankin]

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.

[kimfesta]

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

[markivanov]

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

[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