5k or 10k

frag420 · 13-06-2014 02:08PM #1

Would running 5k every day or 10k every second day be better for me. My goals are to get and stay healthy/fit.

Thanks

13-06-2014 02:14PM

Can you run 10k easily enough
I suppose I would alternate
or do 5k, 10k, and something longer once a week

frag420 · 13-06-2014 02:39PM

I started c25k in jan. Got up to 10k a couple of weeks ago. Have not hit 10k since though. It wasn't easy. Perhaps do a few 5ks during the week and a 10k at the weekend? I do t want to overdo it to the extent that I may give up!!

13-06-2014 02:41PM

Ah if you've only just hit 10k keep that as a weekend long run and do shorter ones during the week, maybe have a hill sprint session instead of one of the 5ks

sprints / 5-7 / 10+ slow

Alf Veedersane · 13-06-2014 02:49PM

3.5 km one day, 7 km the next and 10km the last day.

Obviously not on consecutive days.

Mr. CooL ICE · 13-06-2014 02:53PM

How about rest days? My running days aren't long behind me, but if I ran 5k every day, I'd be fecked.

3-4 a week would be fine if all you wanna do is keep your fitness up. Maybe 1x10k and 2-3x5k. Maybe replace one with (as mentioned) some hill sprints or HIIT. Up to yourself.

frag420 · 13-06-2014 05:08PM

Cheers folks,

I think I could manage a 5k every eve after work most days. I will try it for a week or two with a longer run at the weekend and see how it goes,

Thanks again

Alf Veedersane · 13-06-2014 06:13PM

Use different distances and speeds as well as interval runs to build a faster 10k

5k or 10k

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