Tread Lightly Running Podcast

Episode 38: How to Run Your Best 10K Race


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In our opinion, the 10K is one of the most underrated distances to race and train for. It’s long enough to require endurance but short enough that you need to develop your speed. This episode is focused on everything you need to know if you want to race a 10K, including:

  • How long should you train for a 10K?
  • How to set a 10K goal pace
  • Should you taper for a 10K race?
  • Our favorite 10K workouts
  • Mindset for racing a 10K
  • How to pace a 10K race
  • How to warm up before a 10K race
  • How to fuel for a 10K
  • Further resources: 

    Daniels VDOT Calculator: https://vdoto2.com/calculator/

    Tinman Calculator: https://runfastcoach.com/calc2/index.php

    https://lauranorrisrunning.com/run-your-fastest-10k/

    https://lauranorrisrunning.com/10k-training-plan-for-intermediate-to-advanced-runners/

    https://lauranorrisrunning.com/how-to-pace-10k-race-5k-race/

    https://www.runtothefinish.com/10k-pace-chart/

    https://www.runtothefinish.com/tips-for-running-a-10k/


    References: 

    https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/29/2/article-p117.xml

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10171681/


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