Intermediate programme

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by BUPA
10KEasy
Weeks
8
Runs/wk
4
Peak km
13

This program is for you if you have already done a race of 10km (6 miles) or longer and would like to improve your time. It uses long runs so you can be confident you’ll be able to cover the distance, and tempo and speed work to increase your pace.

Schedule

Week 14.8 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy20 min
Wed
Tempo25 min
ThuRest
Fri
Easy30 min
SatRest
Sun
Long4.8 km
Week 28 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy20 min

Alternatively, cross training

Wed
Easy30 min

Consider intervals of walking/jogging/running.

ThuRest
Fri
Easy30 min
SatRest
Sun
Long8 km
Week 39.7 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min
Wed
Tempo30 min
ThuRest
Fri
Easy40 min
SatRest
Sun
Long9.7 km
Week 411.3 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min

Alternatively, cross training

Wed
Easy30 min

Consider intervals of walking/jogging/running.

ThuRest
Fri
Easy40 min
SatRest
Sun
Long11.3 km
Week 512.9 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy20 min
Wed
Tempo30 min
ThuRest
Fri
Easy30 min
SatRest
Sun
Long12.9 km
Week 612.9 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min

Alternatively, cross training

Wed
Tempo30 min
ThuRest
Fri
Tempo30 min
SatRest
Sun
Long12.9 km
Week 78 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min
Wed
Tempo30 min
ThuRest
Fri
Easy40 min
SatRest
Sun
Long8 km
Week 89.7 km
MonRest
Tue
Easy30 min

Alternatively, cross training

Wed
Easy4.8 km
ThuRest
Fri
Easy4.8 km
SatRest
Sun
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