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Pace, splits & training plan for a sub 1 hour 10k.
To run a sub 1 hour 10k, you need to maintain a pace of 6:00/km (9:39/mi).
Pace /km
6:00
min/km
Pace /mile
9:39
min/mi
Speed
10.0
km/h
Speed
6.2
mph
| KM | Cumulative Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6:00 |
| 2 | 12:00 |
| 3 | 18:00 |
| 4 | 24:00 |
| 5 | 30:00 |
| 6 | 36:00 |
| 7 | 42:00 |
| 8 | 48:00 |
| 9 | 54:00 |
| 10 | 1:00:00 |
| Mile | Cumulative Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9:39 |
| 2 | 19:19 |
| 3 | 28:58 |
| 4 | 38:37 |
| 5 | 48:17 |
| 6 | 57:56 |
| 6.21 | 1:00:00 |
At 6:00/km, you're running at a pace that's steady and sustainable. For many runners, this is the sweet spot where running feels good — challenging enough to know you're working, but not so hard that you're counting down the kilometres. The hour on your feet is the real challenge here.
Breaking 60 minutes for 10K is about building endurance to sustain a 6:00/km pace for an hour. Run three to four times per week with a total of 20–30 km. Most runs should be easy — 6:30–7:00/km — with one session including some faster efforts.
A simple speed session: alternate 3 minutes at 5:50/km with 2 minutes easy jogging, repeated 5–6 times after a warm-up. This builds your ability to run at pace without going into oxygen debt.
Build your long run gradually to 10–11 km. Allow 6–8 weeks of training. The most important thing is turning up consistently — three solid weeks of training matter more than one exceptional session.
Pace /km
Pace /mile
Speed
Speed
Get Your Free 10K Training Plan
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