If the memory of your first run ever is still fresh in your mind, the thought that you could ever consider a 10K may seem like folly. However, a solid eight-week training plan will see you crossing the finish line arms alofting, eyes smiling…

Running your first 10K is a big deal, but don’t let the distance intimidate you. With enough time to train and some consistent running under your belt, you’ll be well placed to step up to this challenge.

Whether you’ve just completed your first 5K or you’re a regular at parkrun, the thought of running twice as far as you do now can be daunting. However, working up from 5K to 10K is much simpler than building up from zero to 5K. After all, you already have the skills you need to run 10K, it’s just a case of extending them.

Maybe you’ve decided to enter your first formal race to challenge yourself in 2022? If it’s your first time pinning a number to your chest and attaching a timing chip to your shoe, it can be a nervous but exciting occasion. Of course, you don’t have to book a race to train to run 10K, but it can be a great motivator.