If you’ve been thinking about running your first 10K or you’re just looking for a new fitness goal, a Couch to 10K training plan is a great way to increase your distance and build endurance. We’ve got not just the plan, but a full breakdown of the process to help you hit the finish line feeling good.Depending on your current fitness level, many of the training plans out there could leave you quickly frustrated or injured.
Our team of 8 run coaches has created thousands of custom plans using the run/walk method of training. We took all of that and put together a realistic approach that will get you to 6.2 feeling good.
The Couch to 10K Run/Walk Method
You’ve likely heard of the Couch to 5K (yup we’ve got that custom plan too). The Couch to 10K is the next step for many who want to try going just a little bit longer.
The plan utilizes a run/walk method that helps beginner runners form a solid base of endurance to prevent injuries.
In the run-walk method, you run for a prescribed period of time, then walk for a specific amount of time. As you build endurance, the time spent walking will decrease.
I found, however, that the original plan created via the app C25K increased time and mileage more than I would recommend for any runner in our coaching program. It also…
