Beginner programme

B
by BUPA
10KEasy
Weeks
8
Runs/wk
3
Peak km
8

This program is for you if you’re new to running and would like to train for a 10km (6 mile) run. To make the most of this programme, you should be able to run / walk 5km (3 miles) in less than 40 minutes, and you may have already completed the beginner 5km programme.

Schedule

Week 13.2 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

WedRest
Thu
Easy30 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

FriRest
SatRest
Sun
Long3.2 km

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 24.8 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

WedRest
Thu
Easy30 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

FriRest
SatRest
Sun
Long4.8 km

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 34.8 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

WedRest
Thu
Easy20 min

Try Intervals - mixing up waling/jogging/running. Take a look at the program URL for more explanation.

FriRest
SatRest
Sun
Long4.8 km

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 4
MonRest
Tue
Easy40 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

WedRest
Thu
Easy30 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

FriRest
SatRest
Sun
Long50 min

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 56.4 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min

Try Intervals - mixing up waling/jogging/running. Take a look at the program URL for more explanation.

WedRest
Thu
Easy40 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

FriRest
SatRest
Sun
Long6.4 km

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 68 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

WedRest
Thu
Easy40 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

FriRest
SatRest
Sun
Long8 km

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 76.4 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy40 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

WedRest
Thu
Easy40 min

Try Intervals - mixing up waling/jogging/running. Take a look at the program URL for more explanation.

FriRest
SatRest
Sun
Long6.4 km

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 8
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

WedRest
Thu
Easy20 min

Walk for 3 minutes if needed, then try to run again.

FriRest
SatRest
Sun
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