Is 10k in under 50 minutes good?

Most runners who are reasonably fit and clock about 15 to 30 miles per week can expect to finish a 10K race in 50 to 70 minutes. More advanced runners will usually finish in about 43 to 50 minutes.

How long should a 10k training plan be?

If you have a little more running experience and feel like you’re past the beginner stage, you could be ready for a 10K in anywhere from six to 10 weeks. Plan to run at least four to five days a week, with one to two days of cross-training, such as cycling or swimming.

Is 10k in 45 minutes good?

Athletes running at a consistent pace of 5 to 7-minute miles can complete a 10K in an average time of 30-45 minutes. Achieving the fastest 10K times requires athletes to follow a strict training plan, incorporating techniques such as altitude training to help shave of those valuable seconds.

How do you break a 50 minute 10k?

If you’re looking to run a sub-50 minute 10K, opt for 5K of tempo. If you’re aiming to break the one-hour barrier, tempo for 20 minutes (however far that gets you). Watson says this workout puts a little fatigue in the legs before changing pace to run faster.

Can you run a 10K in 60 minutes?

Training Regardless of all of the above, running a 10k in less than 60 minutes requires an average pace of under 6 minutes per kilometre, or 9 mins 39 seconds for each one of those 6.214 miles. Yes, it’s exactly the same pace as running 5k in under 30 mins.

What’s the best 50 minute training plan for 10K?

5km Time Effort – run a 5k race/training run at your maximum, try and aim for a sub 25:00. The 50 minute 10k plan has been put together so it is cyclical and can be used over a period of weeks until you feel you are ready for your 10k event.

How long should I run for a 50 minute run?

Long Run – this doesn’t need to be any longer than 75 minutes. Tempo Run – hard but sustainable effort, usually about 30 mins in total and aim for 08:30 p/mile pace for 3 miles with a 1 mile warm up/down either side. 800m Reps – should be reps at 8:03 p/m pace (4:00 per 800m) with a 90sec jogged recovery.

Do you need to train for a 10K race?

This is the theory behind my best-selling book, Run Fast. 10K races are fun to run and easy to train for. Unlike marathons, you don’t need to spend 18 weeks training specifically for them, and recovery time is measured in days, not weeks. If this is your first 10K race, or race at any distance, pick the Novice program.