Walk-Run 10k Training Plan
Training Plan Overview
The 10K Walk+Run Training Program is best suited for those who have been walk+running 3-4 times per week for 40 minutes for at least 3 months or those who completed the 5K walk+run program and want to progress to a longer distance. Walk+Running involves intervals of mostly walking minutes with short running segments repeatedly through the workout. The program starts with three Walk+Run Workouts (2min run/3 min walk) and two 30-40 minute cross-training workouts minutes and gradually progresses to Walk+Running 40-60 minutes (3min run/2 min walk) four times per week in ten weeks! The 10K Walk+Run program will inspire you to push a little harder, teach you how to sprinkle in a little running and prepare you to walk+run a 10K event.
Training Plan Mileage Chart
Weekly Overview
Click on a week number to see the daily descriptions for that week. Enter a race date below to customize the plan for an upcoming race. Once you've settled on a plan, drag this link to your bookmarks for easy reference. My 10k training plan
| Week | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Feb 18 |
Feb 18 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Feb 19 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Feb 20 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Feb 21 Rest |
Feb 22 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Feb 23 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Feb 24 Rest |
| Week 2 Feb 25 |
Feb 25 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Feb 26 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Feb 27 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Feb 28 Rest |
Feb 29 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Mar 1 Walk-Run 45 mins |
Mar 2 Rest |
| Week 3 Mar 3 |
Mar 3 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Mar 4 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Mar 5 Walk-Run 42 mins |
Mar 6 Rest |
Mar 7 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Mar 8 Walk-Run 45 mins |
Mar 9 Rest |
| Week 4 Mar 10 |
Mar 10 Walk-Run 42 mins |
Mar 11 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Mar 12 Walk-Run 42 mins |
Mar 13 Rest |
Mar 14 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Mar 15 Walk-Run 50 mins |
Mar 16 Rest |
| Week 5 Mar 17 |
Mar 17 Walk-Run 42 mins |
Mar 18 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Mar 19 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Mar 20 Rest |
Mar 21 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Mar 22 Walk-Run 50 mins |
Mar 23 Rest |
| Week 6 Mar 24 |
Mar 24 Walk-Run 42 mins |
Mar 25 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Mar 26 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Mar 27 Rest |
Mar 28 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Mar 29 Walk-Run 60 mins |
Mar 30 Rest |
| Week 7 Mar 31 |
Mar 31 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Apr 1 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Apr 2 Walk-Run 45 mins |
Apr 3 Rest |
Apr 4 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Apr 5 Walk-Run 54 mins |
Apr 6 Rest |
| Week 8 Apr 7 |
Apr 7 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Apr 8 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Apr 9 Walk-Run 45 mins |
Apr 10 Rest |
Apr 11 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Apr 12 Walk-Run 70 mins |
Apr 13 Rest |
| Week 9 Apr 14 |
Apr 14 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Apr 15 Cross-Train 40 mins |
Apr 16 Walk-Run 45 mins |
Apr 17 Rest |
Apr 18 Cross-Train 30 mins |
Apr 19 Walk-Run 62 mins |
Apr 20 Rest |
| Week 10 Apr 21 |
Apr 21 Walk-Run 40 mins |
Apr 22 Cross-Train 30 mins |
Apr 23 Walk-Run 30 mins |
Apr 24 Rest |
Apr 25 Walk 20 mins |
Apr 26 Rest |
Apr 27 10K Race! |
Warning
Based on your selected race date you should have started training on Feb 18, 2012. If you didn't you shouldn't start this training plan without consulting a coach. Unless you've been working out at a level consistent with the scheduled workouts so far you risk injury or death by following the training plan.
Disclaimer
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