Pace, splits & training plan for a sub 49 minute 10k.
A 49 minute 10k is a pace of 4:54 per kilometre (7:53 per mile), or 12.2 km/h (7.6 mph).
4:54
7:53
12.2
7.6
| KM | Cumulative Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4:54 |
| 2 | 9:48 |
| 3 | 14:42 |
| 4 | 19:36 |
| 5 | 24:30 |
| 6 | 29:24 |
| 7 | 34:18 |
| 8 | 39:12 |
| 9 | 44:06 |
| 10 | 49:00 |
| Mile | Cumulative Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7:53 |
| 2 | 15:46 |
| 3 | 23:39 |
| 4 | 31:33 |
| 5 | 39:26 |
| 6 | 47:19 |
| 6.21 | 49:00 |
Race, tempo and interval paces from the matching 49 minute 10k training plan, plus two real weeks already on it.
4:54
4:42–5:12
4:07–4:31
Rest
Ladder Intervals
Easy 7km
Tempo
Rest
Easy 5km
Mixed-Pace Long Run
Rest
Intervals
Easy 7km
Progression
Rest
Easy 5km
Long Run 16km
At 4:54/km, you're running at a steady, purposeful pace. It's not comfortable exactly, but it's sustainable with the right preparation. Your breathing is elevated throughout but never desperate. This pace rewards consistency and smart training over raw talent.