Training for a 10k in 6 weeks.

Hydration could be a problem. And my shoes aren't specifically made for running. They're some $35 Under Armour cross trainers.

It's a possibility it's my form, but it's not that my knees hurt, it's that my muscles become sore pretty quickly.

The way I run, is I run on the balls of my feet regardless of the distance. Every cross country runner I've talked about form, which to be honest is not that many, say they run heel toe.

How much does a good pair of running shoes typically cost?

 

doing an average of the same distance each time creates boredom imo

mix it up

 

Yeah, you need some changes in what you're doing. Long distance, you should definitely run heel-toe. Plenty of water is a must.

What are you running on? If it's just pavement, then the cross trainers aren't going to work. You can get decent running shoes for around $50 but a good pair that are specifically for running are going to be around $80-$100. But totally worth it in my opinion. If you only use them for running they'll last quite awhile and if they prevent injury then of course it's worth it.

Go to a good running shoe store and talk to the people there about what you should get.

 

10k easily doable within 6 weeks of training, I guess it depends on the time you want to run it in. Plenty of programmes online and if you start from intermediate then Im sure 6 weeks is well within the timeframe.

 

Like i asked before, what are the goals for you, cuz as said before, if u push ur body during the race and havent trained a whole lot yes you can complete a 10k depending on who you are, but if you want to do it right and want to be in shape you need to have a workout planned. You also cant go about doing the same workout the whole time. That goes for everyone trying to get in shape, you just can run 6 miles a day and hope for the best. You need to push yourself which means mixing it up. Doing hills and fartleks, intervals, long runs, easy runs tempo's Thresh holds ect... And you gotta have a program that can give you maximum results without damaging yourself

 

hendo i'm the same as you mate, my legs burn like crazy and i'm not even tired or breathing heavy. all the way down the back of my legs and thighs burns and feels very tight so does the front and side of my shins.

just got 2 suck it up man. i hate running too.

 

How often do you run? how far, how hard, what else do you do for a workout, when do you run as opposed to your other workout and how much sleep do you get ect...?

 

i run 3-5 days per week about 3 miles. takes me 25-30mins.

i box 4-5 days per week. how long/hard depends on my trainer. but its usually very intense for 90mins-2hrs.

i run in the AM usually before work right after waking up. sometimes i run in the PM (i always feel better in the PM).

IMO i run hard, when I go "through the barrier" many times (my body wants to stop, but i carry on). i usually run first 15 mins at normal pace, last 15 mins i will run harder and do some sprints.

 

Do you stretch?

 

Like Virus said, stretch for one. two make sure ur gettin 8 hrs of sleep. eating right and all that. also ice, heat therapy work wonders after workouts. But your running workout seems repeatative. If you can run on a program that way it will keep your body guessing and always conditioning. menotanis workouts will tear the body down physically, so running the same everyday isnt good at all. infact you can even switch up your conditioning to a variety of different workouts so maybe you run 3 days one week and two another, and the days you dont run you can bike, swim, row ect. and change up the time distance and intensity. if you do 2 hard workouts in a row, do a really light workout for two days. alot of people break down from lack of recovery so you have to place your workouts specifically on a day for a reason. younger people have less of a problem with it but it is actually really unhealthy, and as you age you'll notice urself going "stale" more and more if you dont train right

 

Make sure you don't do any static stretching before you run. Make sure you do some supplementary strength work for your legs aswell, lunges and squats.