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55:00 10K NSA / NSM training paces

These NSA / NSM training paces are based on a 55:00 10K. Short reps (3 min) target 5:32/km, medium reps (6 min) 5:40/km, long reps (10 min) 5:51/km, and easy running stays around 7:34/km. Open the sample plan or use the calculator below to adjust to your actual time.

Training paces 55:00 10K
10-min reps 5:51/km 3 x 10 min
6-min reps 5:40/km 5 x 6 min
3-min reps 5:32/km 9 x 3 min
Easy pace 7:34/km Easy run

Sample week at 6 hours

Start with this 6-hour week. Keep the quality days controlled and use the easy days for recovery.

Mon Easy run

45 min

Tue 3 x 10 min

50 min total · 90-120s recovery

5:51/km
Wed Easy run

45 min

Thu 5 x 6 min

50 min total · 60-90s recovery

5:40/km
Fri Easy run

40 min

Sat 9 x 3 min

55 min total · 60s recovery

5:32/km
Sun Easy run

75 min

Equivalent race performances

Race equivalents from the same fitness estimate. Treat them as a range for planning.

5K 26:29
10K 55:00
Half marathon 2:01:54
Marathon 4:11:23

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Generates a 15-week build plan.

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