80/20 Training

10KModerate2 weeks

A shift in focus towards easier runs, with only occasional speed work.

Schedule

Week 1

Mon
Rest

Programme starts on Sunday (Day 7)

Sun
Long

60 min

4:50 to 5:00 pace. 12km and 15km distance.

Week 2

Mon
Race pace

22 min

5k at consistently fast pace of 4:15 to 4:30 per km

Tue
Easy

30 min

4:50 to 5:00 pace. 5km to 8km distance.

Wed
Easy

30 min

4:50 to 5:00 pace. 5km and 8km distance.

Thu
Race pace

46 min

10k at consistent pace of 4:30-4:40 per km at least

Fri
Easy

25 min

Short distance and easy pace.

Sat
Hills

40 min

Easy pace plus combo of intervals and/or hills.

Sun
Easy

60 min

4:50 to 5:00 pace. 12km to 15km distance.