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Training schedule for a 10 kilometer trail run

Trainingsschema voor een 10 kilometer Trailrun

Here's a 10-week training plan to prepare for a 10k trail run. This schedule is intended for runners with some experience who want to increase their distance and prepare for a trail run.

Week 1-2: Building the foundation

  • Monday: 30 minutes of easy jogging
  • Wednesday: 30 minutes of easy jogging
  • Friday: 30 minutes of easy jogging
  • Sunday: 5 km easy jogging

Week 3-4: Increasing duration

  • Monday: 35 minutes of easy jogging
  • Wednesday: 35 minutes of easy jogging
  • Friday: 35 minutes of easy jogging
  • Sunday: 7 km easy jogging

Week 5-6: Add intensity

  • Monday: 40 minutes of easy jogging with some hill training
  • Wednesday: 40 minutes of easy jogging with some hill training
  • Friday: 45 minutes of easy jogging with some hill training
  • Sunday: 8 km trail run with elevation changes

Week 7-8: Increase distance

  • Monday: 45 minutes of easy jogging on the trail
  • Wednesday: 50 minutes of easy jogging on the trail
  • Friday: 55 minutes of easy jogging on the trail
  • Sunday: 10 km trail run with elevation changes

Week 9: Final preparation

  • Monday: 40 minutes of easy jogging
  • Wednesday: 40 minutes of easy jogging
  • Friday: 40 minutes of easy jogging

Week 10: Competition week

  • Monday: 30 minutes of easy jogging
  • Wednesday: 30 minutes of easy jogging
  • Sunday: 10 kilometer trail run

Make sure you always start with a warm-up and end with a cool-down. Listen to your body, and if you experience injuries or fatigue, adjust the schedule and give yourself time to recover. Hydrate well and enjoy your trail run!

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