This is a brilliant time of year to decide to step up your running, and you couldn’t find a better way to begin that journey than looking through our Ultimate Race Guide. But how do you know whether you’re ready to move to the next level? Whether you’ve run your first 5K and are looking to double your distance, or are thinking about taking on your first ultra, use our guide to work out how far you want to go this year.
10K
A 10K race can be surprisingly tough – for both beginners and more experienced runners. To race one comfortably, you should complete at least 10K in training: this could take you anything from 45 minutes at the speedy end up to 1hr 30mins. You’ll need to run at least twice a week – ideally three times. More experienced runners looking for a fast 10K will need to put in three or four runs a week, including one or two speedwork sessions. Running up to 10 miles is useful if you want a fast 10K, so that the distance itself holds no fear for you.