{"id":7146,"date":"2017-04-11T09:22:43","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T13:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/?p=7146"},"modified":"2024-02-23T09:20:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T14:20:02","slug":"10-steps-sporting-life-10k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportinglife.ca\/blog\/10-steps-sporting-life-10k\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Steps to Running the Sporting Life 10k"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that the weather is getting warmer and the days are longer, the time has come to start running!\u00a0You may\u00a0decide that you want to run a 10k, but are not entirely sure how to start. Don’t worry – we are here to help! We\u2019ve put together 10 ways to make your Sporting Life 10k<\/a>\u00a0a run\u00a0to remember.<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Register!<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>
\nYou\u2019ve signed up! You\u2019re committed! This will give you motivation to get out there and run.<\/p>\n

2. Set the pace, make a plan!<\/strong> <\/span>
\nDepending on your fitness level and training goals, aim to run between 3 to 5 days a week. Plan your runs to fit into your weekly schedule – think of your run the same way you would a meeting…put it in your calendar! If your days get too busy and run (sorry, we couldn\u2019t help ourselves) away from you, think about running first thing in the morning. Not only will it ensure you don\u2019t miss your workout, it is a great way to start the day!<\/p>\n

Work with either a time or a distance goal depending on what you want to achieve.\u00a0Don\u2019t be afraid to take walking breaks. Start to run in 10 minute blocks and add 2-5 minutues to your duration each time you run. By run day, you should be able to run for 1 hour \u2013 1:10 comfortably.<\/p>\n

3. Find a friend!<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Get your friends to sign up for the race with you. Knowing someone else who is training for the same run will keep you both focused and motivated.\u00a0 Training with a buddy or joining a 10k training group helps hold you accountable for weekly workouts and training plans- knowing someone is waiting for you will ensure you don\u2019t skip a run!<\/p>\n

4. Grab your gear!<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/strong>If you haven\u2019t already, invest in a good pair of running shoes<\/a>.\u00a0 They should be comfortable immediately; if your shoes aren\u2019t comfortable, you won\u2019t get very far.<\/p>\n