How to Train the Week of a 10K

Whether your are a seasoned runner or if running is new to you, signing up and training for any event can sometimes seem a little overwhelming. Even if you are just running it to complete the run and not running competitively, the week of your 10k should involve less exercise than the previous weeks of your training. Competitive or not, there are some ways to tackle your training and preparations the week of your 10K.

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Instructions

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      Start your week off with a light jog. Lace up your running shoes for a 20 minute jog at about 75 percent of the pace you would normally run. Do this for two to three days, but no less than two days before your event.

    • 2

      Lift weights earlier in the week but no less than two days before your 10k to avoid any soreness. Even if you can lift heavy weights, lift only about 50 to 75 percent of what you would normally lift.

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      Hydrate your body properly by drinking eight 10 ounce glasses of water a day, as Leroy R. Perry Jr. of NaturDoc suggests.

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      Stretch out your limbs thoroughly. For each day leading up to your 10k, stretch out for at least 10 minutes a day.

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      Rest up and get an ample amount of sleep. Because it is different for everyone, get enough sleep that normally works for you to function at your highest levels of performance.