Training your way to 10K

A 10km race is the perfect challenge for beginner runners who want to get more serious, kick their training and fitness up a notch, and prepare for bigger and better challenges down the road. The 10k blends the best of short recreational runs with longer more intense ones such as half marathons, offering a manageable challenge (but a challenge nonetheless) which will be fun to work towards. If you feel like this is the next logical step for you, here are some things you should do to get ready for your first 10k.