Sports & Fitness

Training for My First Ten Kilometre Race

A runner explains the weekly training plan for a first race.

B17 min

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1Three months ago, I decided to train for my first ten kilometre race.

2I run four times a week, usually early in the morning.

3On Mondays, I do short runs to build my speed and strength.

4Saturday is for long runs, when I cover at least eight kilometres.

5I keep a training diary and write down every distance I run.

6My coach tells me to rest one day each week.

7Sleep and good food are just as important as the running itself.

8Sometimes my legs feel heavy, but I never skip a session.

9The race is next month, and I feel almost ready.

10My goal is simply to finish without stopping even once.

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