Run a 10k in less than 50 mins

10km is one of the standard race distances and benchmarks to measure yourself as a runner. Completing it in under 50 mins is a great target for someone of average fitness or who is fairly new to running.

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From Fernando F

“First time I did 10k below 50 min was in 2010 and it was 48min. Now I did it in 42 min. Focus on keep the rhythm and don't push to hard on the first half of the challenge are the keys.”

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Eric L This challenge will take me some time. I just did 10k in just over 52 minutes but I injured myself. I have to take a huge step back. First I have to take a break from running altogether and then get back into it very slowly...bummer!

Bathurst, CA • 11:25 GMT, 13 Jun 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Jane H Emer Casey 10km run 49:53

Melbourne, AU • 10:34 GMT, 28 May 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Terry G, Murray S and 4 othersTerry G, Murray S, Steve S, Barry Y, Richard H and Fiona J encouraged this.

Awesome job!!!!!!

Murray S • 10:47 GMT, 28 May 2013 • Encourage

Jane H encouraged this.

Great action shot!

Steve S • 10:47 GMT, 28 May 2013 • Encourage

Jane H encouraged this.

Thank you, it is a good action shot, I don't particularly like the shot though - I looked very strained!

Jane H • 6:19 GMT, 29 May 2013 • Encourage

Murray S encouraged this.

Giorgio C 49:33

Roma, IT • 9:11 GMT, 25 May 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Zoe R I'm down from 1.07 to 53.31, I'm making progress!

GB • 9:55 GMT, 19 May 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Bridget C and Monte H encouraged this.

Jamie L 10k in 49:12 - just barely, but it counts!
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Mississauga, CA • 3:09 GMT, 5 May 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Terry G and Bridget C encouraged this.

David B Did six miles in 48 min. The last .21 in under a minute. Just made it. Ha.

Deerfield Beach, US • 4:33 GMT, 29 Apr 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Angela R 6 miles in 48 mins or 6.2 miles in 49.35 mins on Apr 19.

Banff, CA • 5:50 GMT, 25 Apr 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Martin D 47.38 mins my pb for a 10k

Dublin, IE • 8:45 GMT, 22 Apr 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Jane H and Leigh L encouraged this.

Fantastic work Martin :)

Jane H • 8:47 GMT, 22 Apr 2013 • Encourage

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Jasmin S answered the question HOW MANY MILES IS 10 K

10 km is 6.21 miles

Otterburn Park, CA • 12:48 GMT, 4 Apr 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Lorraine K Ran 7.1miles today. Completed the first 3 miles in under 25mins and shouldn't have tried to include another challenge on top which was to complete 6 miles in under 50 mins. I was shattered at the end of it and only managed it in 51.50mins. I slowly ran home the rest of the way for another mile. I will get there though. This will not beat me.

London, GB • 2:09 GMT, 1 Apr 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Jelmer B encouraged this.

Justin B answered the question HOW MANY MILES IS 10 K

10 km is 6.21 miles

London, GB • 9:02 GMT, 31 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Heather J encouraged this.

Sam S answered the question HOW MANY MILES IS 10 K

6 miles is 10 K

Whitby, CA • 8:43 GMT, 31 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Tony G answered the question HOW MANY MILES IS 10 K

Google is your friend :-)

Downham Market, GB • 8:25 GMT, 31 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Leigh L encouraged this.

Andy H answered the question HOW MANY MILES IS 10 K

6.21 miles. 1 mile is 1.61km

Birmingham, GB • 5:37 GMT, 31 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Abhishek B and Azucena M encouraged this.

Ian O asked HOW MANY MILES IS 10 K

Cambridgeshire, GB • 5:24 GMT, 31 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Tom M 47.35 This morning :-)

Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB • 10:27 GMT, 31 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Pam F So close! I ran it in 51:09. Will try again!

Fairfield, US • 2:43 GMT, 26 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Magnus E and Julie H encouraged this.

Rhian C logged 10.00 km of Running in 0:49:20 on 15 Mar

Milford Haven, GB • 10:13 GMT, 15 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Lindsey J, Peter H and 1 otherLindsey J, Peter H and Jelmer B encouraged this.

Peter J Woohoo! Just done the Devizes 10k in 49:29. Happy with that :)

9:17 GMT, 4 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Jelmer B encouraged this.

Tony P logged 10.00 km of Running in 0:49:24 on 2 Mar

KY, US • 7:24 GMT, 2 Mar 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Maria G and Gary S encouraged this.

Allan J Botany Downs 10k - 46m44s

Auckland, NZ • 7:55 GMT, 17 Feb 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Syah H, Shahril I and 2 othersSyah H, Shahril I, Rosie B and Alina O encouraged this.

Rob S Done !!! get in there well chuffed

Carlisle, GB • 1:36 GMT, 8 Feb 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Jackie S answered the question Glucosamine

That's great Murray, i take Glucosamine and krill oil, for osteo arthritis i am not sure if it is improving bones on the inside, but I am able to run with very little pain now most of the time. I also have a very tho...

• 2:53 GMT, 4 Feb 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Murray S answered the question Glucosamine

Been taking now for a couple of weeks and have already notice an improvement. Knees feel great!!

Wingham, CA • 4:13 GMT, 28 Jan 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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April R logged 10.30 km of Running in 1:00:00 on 22 Jan

TX, US • 2:52 GMT, 23 Jan 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Maria G, Sean A and 2 othersMaria G, Sean A, Jason B and Jelmer B encouraged this.

April R logged 10.30 km of Running in 1:00:00 on 22 Jan

TX, US • 2:52 GMT, 23 Jan 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Maria G, Ann G and 2 othersMaria G, Ann G, Tony H and Sean A encouraged this.

Murray S logged 10.00 km of Running in 0:46:59 on 16 Jan
I did it!!! 10k in 46:59 min.

Wingham, CA • 2:33 GMT, 17 Jan 2013 • In the Run a 10k in less than 50 mins Challenge

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Bridget C encouraged this.

Awesome Murray!

Susan B • 10:55 GMT, 17 Jan 2013 • Encourage

Was just checking out this challenge and saw your fab time Murray, jealous :) Well done for a couple of months ago!!

Bridget C • 6:51 GMT, 21 May 2013 • Encourage

Murray S encouraged this.

Thanks Bridget. Wouldn't even come close to it right now with the knee problems I've had for the last month and a half, but hopefully will not be long building back up to it.

Murray S • 7:35 GMT, 21 May 2013 • Encourage

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