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[RunnaLittle]

Hi there,

I have previously been running approx 20kms per week (4x5kms)

I have just started a 10km running plan by  Hal Higdon and see that pover the next 8 weeks, I wont get near 20kms a week.

Now I have heard tht Hal knows what he is talking about, but maybe this is just the wrong program for me. I m not entirely sure if reducing my kms is good or not. Especially as I hoped to be increasing my distance, hence the shift to 10km running (ok - it is a long distance by my books!)

[Phantom Strider, retired]

I think the program you are looking at is aimed at novices (with no or little regular running).
If you have been doing your weekly runs regularly and with no problems you are probably ready for his  intermediate program. If you find that too demanding at this stage, make up your own program in  times/distances between the novice and intermediate programs so they are a bit above your current regime but don't stress you out.

[Sparkie]

The Competitive Runner's Handbook by Bob Glover (unfortunately out of print on Amazon, but in bookshops in Australia) is a great book, particularly for newer runners looking to get a bit more serious about their running.

Most novice programs assume a very low base is being started from.  This is sensible from a health persepctive, but can frustrate runners such as yourself with a few miles under their belt.

[lactatehead]

My wife has recently taken up running in order to run the city to surf. Her approach has been to follow the Pete Pfitzinger base building program to reach 25 miles per week, and then follow on with his program that takes you up to 40 miles per week. From this base you can follow a specific 10k program and get much better results.