Beginner programme

10KEasy8 weeksby BUPA

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 1

Mon
Rest
Tue
Easy

30 min

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

Wed
Rest
Thu
Easy

30 min

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

Fri
Rest
Sat
Rest
Sun
Long

2 miles

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 2

Mon
Rest
Tue
Easy

30 min

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

Wed
Rest
Thu
Easy

30 min

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

Fri
Rest
Sat
Rest
Sun
Long

3 miles

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 3

Mon
Rest
Tue
Easy

30 min

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

Wed
Rest
Thu
Easy

20 min

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

Fri
Rest
Sat
Rest
Sun
Long

3 miles

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 4

Mon
Rest
Tue
Easy

40 min

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

Wed
Rest
Thu
Easy

30 min

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

Fri
Rest
Sat
Rest
Sun
Long

50 min

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 5

Mon
Rest
Tue
Easy

30 min

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

Wed
Rest
Thu
Easy

40 min

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

Fri
Rest
Sat
Rest
Sun
Long

4 miles

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 6

Mon
Rest
Tue
Easy

30 min

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

Wed
Rest
Thu
Easy

40 min

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

Fri
Rest
Sat
Rest
Sun
Long

5 miles

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 7

Mon
Rest
Tue
Easy

40 min

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

Wed
Rest
Thu
Easy

40 min

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

Fri
Rest
Sat
Rest
Sun
Long

4 miles

Try not to walk if possible.

Week 8

Mon
Rest
Tue
Easy

30 min

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

Wed
Rest
Thu
Easy

20 min

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

Fri
Rest
Sat
Rest
Sun
Race

Race