Q: Is a 10k Run hard?

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!

Q: What’s the current record for the 10k Run?

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.

Question 1

Is a 10k Run hard?

Accepted Answer

If you&rsquo;ve never run before, or haven&rsquo;t run in many years, you&rsquo;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&rsquo;s certainly not too hard. With the right training program and preparation, running a 10k is absolutely achievable!

Question 2

Can the average person run a 10k?

Accepted Answer

The average person most definitely can run a 10k. Maybe not right away, but with only 6 weeks of training we&rsquo;re confident anyone can go from couch to 10k. In fact, we&rsquo;re so confident that we&rsquo;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.

Question 3

What’s a good time for the 10k Run?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is a good beginner time for a 10k Run?

Accepted Answer

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&rsquo;re doing really well.

Question 5

What’s the current record for the 10k Run?

Accepted Answer

The current men&rsquo;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&rsquo;s world record is currently held by Joyciline Jepkosgei with a time of 29:43, set in 2017 at Praha.

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