11-12-2012, 08:35 AM
No problem in having long-term goals however to put a date on such happenings so early into the New Year (2013) may be reaching a bit too far.
In order to be able to run a sub 40 minute 10km, you will need to be able to run around 19:30 for the 5k, in order to do this you will be needing train around 3.45 to 3.50 per k for the 1k session
and that is the easy part
the 5 x 2k session for a sub 40 minute 10k is 3.55 per K
so as you progress and your training sessions become more achievable you will no doubt improve all round.
What needs to be adhered to is a planned break, an off period and then a build up, as the body needs these variations or else it will create the break via sickness and or injuries
with the programs we try to control things accordingly, with these planned breaks the runner has always come back stronger and more invigorated
I am hoping this response provides the balance you seeking and does not dampen your enthusiasm
TheEd
In order to be able to run a sub 40 minute 10km, you will need to be able to run around 19:30 for the 5k, in order to do this you will be needing train around 3.45 to 3.50 per k for the 1k session
and that is the easy part
the 5 x 2k session for a sub 40 minute 10k is 3.55 per K
so as you progress and your training sessions become more achievable you will no doubt improve all round.
What needs to be adhered to is a planned break, an off period and then a build up, as the body needs these variations or else it will create the break via sickness and or injuries
with the programs we try to control things accordingly, with these planned breaks the runner has always come back stronger and more invigorated
I am hoping this response provides the balance you seeking and does not dampen your enthusiasm
TheEd