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A UK 10k run is one of the best runs you can do! Whether you’re just starting out and looking to enter your first longer run, training for a halfmarathon or just love running – you can’t go wrong with a UK 10k run! If you’ve never run an organised race before, jumping straight to the 10k is perfectly achievable with a little bit of training and the right preparation. For experienced runners, they’re a great way to stay sharp, stay fresh and have a great time too.
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If you’ve never run before, or haven’t run in many years, you’re most likely not going to be able to go out and run a 10k tomorrow! However, while completing a 10k run is a great achievement, it’s certainly not too hard. With the right training program and preparation, running a 10k is absolutely achievable!
The average person most definitely can run a 10k. Maybe not right away, but with only 6 weeks of training we’re confident anyone can go from couch to 10k. In fact, we’re so confident that we’ve put together a beginner friendly training program that will take you from the couch, to running 10k in just 6 weeks! From Couch to 10k, in just 6 weeks.
For a casual runner, a good time is somewhere between 50 and 70 minutes. Everything within this range is perfectly acceptable. For a strong runner that keeps up well with diet and healthy habits, somewhere between 40 and 50 minutes is a great time.
For someone trying to crack their first 10k, aim for 70 minutes. Obviously listen to your body, and run to a sustainable and healthy pace, but if you can break through the 70 minute mark you’re doing really well.
The current men’s world record for the 10k run is a blisteringly fast 26 minutes and 24 seconds (26:24) set by Rhonex Kipruto in Valencia in 2020. The women’s world record is currently held by Joyciline Jepkosgei with a time of 29:43, set in 2017 at Praha.