EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 57 MIN
#121: The 10k episode! Why you should race a 10k, what makes them challenging and how to train and execute them
from The Running Rules Podcast · host Alan Ladd
The 10k is a very popular race distance with good reason. It can serve as a natural stepping stone from 5k upwards, provide valuable racing experience for longer distances and can be a great challenge in its own right.In today's episode I discuss why the 10k race can be quite different for different people, how to train for it and how to get the best out of yourself on race day.I also reveal that it's a race distance I've struggled with in the past but how I'm hoping that I can challenge my best on my next attempt at the Great North 10k in July.If you need help and accountability with your own training for your next race along with personalised guidance in nutrition and mindset, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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The 10k is a very popular race distance with good reason. It can serve as a natural stepping stone from 5k upwards, provide valuable racing experience for longer distances and can be a great challenge in its own right.In today's episode I discuss why the 10k race can be quite different for different people, how to train for it and how to get the best out of yourself on race day.I also reveal that it's a race distance I've struggled with in the past but how I'm hoping that I can challenge my best on my next attempt at the Great North 10k in July.If you need help and accountability with your own training for your next race along with personalised guidance in nutrition and mindset, message me at www.instagram.com/therunningrules or see www.therunningrules.com/coaching
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