Scott O. Morton - 10K Titan: Push Beyond the 5K in 6 Weeks or Less!

10K Titan: Push Beyond the 5k In 6 Weeks or Less!

by Scott O. Morton

All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any meanselectronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwisewithout prior written consent of the publisher, except as provided by United States of America copyright law. For reproduction rights, write to the publisher, at Attention: Reproduction Rights, at the address below.

2017 by LERK Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.

LERK Publishing, LLC

Cover design: LERK Publishing, LLC

ISBN 978-1-947010-06-2 (Ebook)

Follow me on Facebook and Twitter:

Twitter: @BeginR2FinishR

Facebook: facebook.com/BeginnerToFinisher /

Website: www.halfmarathonforbeginners.com

Email:

To my dog, Halo.

Medical Disclaimer

The information in this book is meant to supplement, not replace, proper half marathon training. A sport involving speed, equipment, balance and environmental factors, and running, will involve some inherent risk. The authors and publisher advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practicing the skills described in this book, be sure that your equipment is well maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training, and comfort level.

Other Books by Scott O. Morton

Beginner to Finisher Series:

Book 1: Why New Runners Fail: 26 Ultimate Tips You Should Know Before You Start Running!

Book 2 : 5K Fury: 10 Proven Steps to Get You to the Finish Line in 9 weeks or less!

Book 3: 10K Titan: Push Beyond the 5K in 6 Weeks or Less!

Book 4: Beginners Guide to Half Marathons: A Simple Step-By-Step Solution to Get You to the Finish Line in 12 Weeks!

Book 5: Long Run Hacks: 20 Ultimate Tips to Help You Push Through Hard Runs!

Book 6: How to Avoid a Half Marathon Meltdown: 10 Things You Need to Know to Make Sure Your First Half Marathon Isn't Your Last!

Book 7: Marathon Machine - Breakthrough Your Running Barrier in 18 weeks and Conquer Your Dream! (COMING SOON)

Supercharge Your Walking Life:

Book 1: 42,000 Steps: 100 simple ways to maximize your daily step count!

Book 2 : Supercharged Walking: 20 Simple Methods to Help You Level Up Your Stride!

Book 3: Walkathon - The Ultimate Guide to Walking a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon!

FREE BONUS!

CLICK HERE NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON TRAINING SCHEDULES.

BONUS #1

A LOG SHEET TO RECORD YOUR TRAINING!

BONUS #2

A FREE HALF MARATHON PACE PREDICTOR!

BONUS #3

FREE EBOOK: How to Avoid a Half Marathon Meltdown: 10 Things You Need to Know to Make Sure Your First Half Marathon Isn't Your Last!

CLICK HERE NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE TRAINING SCHEDULES AND BONUSES

Why I Wrote This Book

I wrote this book for anyone push beyond the 5K. The 5K, commonly known as the gateway race, is by far the most the most popular running race. The 10K, is the next step in the running race chain, which will push your running capabilities. If you follow the training and steps outlined in this book, you will achieve this goal. This book is not intended to be a guide for the experienced runner. Increasing your speed and decreasing your finish times are not covered in this book.

Injuries & Medical Conditions

If you have sports related injuries, I highly suggest that you talk to a medical professional to determine if you are fit enough to endure running. Not seeking medical advice could further exacerbate an existing injury. I am not a legal or medical professional, nor am I offering any type of legal or medical advice. One last time, if youre injured or have medical conditions that prevent you from taking on a rigorous running training program, please seek the opinion of a licensed physician before participating in any physical training. While the training required for a half marathon is not nearly as difficult as the training for a full marathon, it will still push both your mental and physical capabilities.

What's in This Book

10K Titan will cover the bare bone basics of what is required to complete a 10K. This book will not cover any advanced running techniques. Its target audience is for beginner runners who want to push past the challenge of their first 10K. This book will introduce the topic of a long duration run. Some people classify a long run as any distance beyond the 5 mile marker. For the sake of this book a long run will be defined as any distance above and beyond your previous weeks longest run. So if the furtherest distance you have run prior to starting a 10K training plan is 3.1 miles then anything greater than 3.1 miles will be considered a long run.

Some of the information within this book is repetitive. Some excerpts and information has been taken from my second book in the series, 5k Fury. I wanted the reader to only have to purchase one book in order to finish a particular race. Please feel free to skip over the sections you may have previously encountered in my other books.

Assumptions

Before you dive into this book, Im assuming the following:

• You can walk or run the distance of a 5K (3.1 miles).
• You will stick to a training schedule that is provided in this book or elsewhere.

If you are having trouble completing a 5k, I suggest following an easy paced training program to get you prepared for running a 5K. 5K Fury, b ook number 2 in the series, Beginner to Finisher, will guide you through a step-by-step approach using a run/walk technique. The 5K training takes up to nine weeks and can be finished sooner depending on how physically fit you are. After youve completed the training for a 5K, you can transition into the six week 10K Titan training schedule.

> Click here to read 5K Fury <

If youre asking yourself, Can I complete a 10K by only walking? The answer is yes. You can go as far as walking a half marathon if you select the correct course. A marathon is the one race that more than likely you will not finish within the time constraints by merely walking.

Fear of Running Far

Fear of running more than a 5K

New runners fear running past the distance of a 5K (3.1 miles). Why do we fear running longer distances? Here is a list of some of the reasons we might tell ourselves as to why we dont attempt to run past 3.1 miles:

• Im not a runner.
• Im not a long distance runner.
• I fear that my body might not make it.
• I fear I might get injured.
• There is noway I can run that far and for that long.
• I cant run that far.
• Im too overweight.
• Im too out of shape.
• Im too old.
• People might make fun of me if I tell them Im training for a 10K.

The list goes well beyond some of the reasons listed above as to why we might be holding ourself back from running the distance of a 10K. There are too many I cants above. You have to shake loose the phrase, I cant. That phrase poisons your mind with disbelief even before you get started.

Set the Training Start Date

Beyond the fear of running a 10K, another reason why runners dont complete a 10K would be not selecting a race date. Without a race date, you havent created a running goal to shoot for and keep you accountable to train adequately for the race. Its not enough to just select a race date, you need to signup for the race and click submit. Most races dont offer your money back unless you take insurance on your race purchases. Even buying insurance on your race day events, doesnt automatically get your money back. You still have to qualify the reason why you missed the event. Medical related issues, a death in the family, are considered qualifying reasons due to medical visits.