Is it possible to train for a 10k run in 13 weeks?

Yes it is possible to train for a 10K in 13 weeks.

Normally an athlete that comes to me 'brand new' I devise a schedule of 16 weeks with an athlete centred program.

weeks 1-4 gradually build up distance you run 3 times a week (This gives you a base)

weeks 1-8 Keep buikding up the distance but by no more than 10% each week. In one of your runs do 6 times 30 seconds hard with 5 minutes recovery between them. (this is caled fartlek)

Week 9-11 contiue your long runs and fartlek---- 3 long runs a 2 fartlek sessions. at the end of week 11 you will need to be able to run 8K (5 miles) this gives you enough stamina for the 10K (80% of distance you are training for)

If you for any reason you are unable to run 8k then please cancel your plans for this race and pick another one even if its a year later. I don't want to have to pick you up off the road and drive you to hospital. Remember you probably have many years of life ahead of you and 'injuring' yourself could have detrermental effects.

Week 12 1 long run 2 fartlek sessions and 2 jogging sessions lasting (30 mins)

week 13 4 runs where you are just jogging to keep the muscles moving

THE RACE! Good luck...... let us know how you get on.

Yes, you can and should succeed well with the run.

The important thing is to try to run - get out there and see how you do.

If you haven't run much then I would suggest a couple or 3 training sessions each week with a day off between each one (depending on the rest of your life of course). Start with the run-walk method where you run so far and then walk when you need to walk, over time reduce the length of the walking parts and make the running further. Try to make these sessions to last 30 minutes.

Within about 8 weeks you should be running for most of the 30 minutes, and then it is time to add distance to the runs - try going to 35 minutes and then 40 minutes with a peak of perhaps 45 minute runs 2 weeks before race day. The rest of the distance you will manage on adrenaline on race day

If working isn't a solid factor and a 10k is in 6 weeks, there isn't any way you have the potential to maintain up with others that have experienced far longer. except you attend the wellness center on a daily basis for no less than 4-6 hours, it is your maximum secure guess. yet, in case you get in extra powerful shape via working 3-4 miles on a daily basis then that'll help lots. do exactly no longer provide up on your runs, save the paces average, and throw in some wellness center workouts to assist strengthen leg muscle tissues. stay HYDRATED. despite in case you're actually not thirsty, get used to flushing out muscle pollutants with stable ol' H2O on a daily basis. decrease out pop/soda/candy for 6 weeks, too. And the day till now (preferrably the evening till now), consume a severe-carb dish. Pasta, lasagna, casseroles, etc. will do you wonders day after in the present day/morning to maintain a solid energized run working. throughout the run, save some jelly beans with you (there are particular jelly beans) to assist furnish you with a glucose strengthen.

Yes. it is not impossible, especially if you your weight is not so heavy. i mean "skinny"... but if you really want to win in a 10k run, you need to train your legs,lungs, heart, abdomen and including the posterior muscles especially the lower back. By fully developing those parts of the body, you will surely have a good place in your 10k run. Trust me