I’ve had a couple of search engine hits from people who seem to be looking for quick 10K training strategies. The program I am following is here (I’m using the 4-week, 5 days per week table) in case anyone is interested. I don’t specifically “recommend” this program, but it was the only 4-week one I could find easily for free, 
and it seems to work well. I was only used to running about 16 miles per week (a little over 4 at a time), so my legs were like spaghetti after the first couple of days, but now it’s going pretty well. In particular, the interval training seems to be helping my heart rate recovery, and my legs have felt fine all week even though I’ve done about 18 miles already, so that seems to be a good sign. Anyway, FYI.
May 1, 2008
May 12, 2008 at 7:45 am
I have used and gotten a lot out of Hal Higdon’s training schedules before. I’m a mid-teens runner myself, these days.
May 12, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Ooh, thank you! That is a great resource. I definitely plan on allowing more time for a training program if there is a “next time” I train for a race, but even the short one I’m using has definitely helped. (I did my longest run of 8 miles on Saturday and now I guess I’m “tapering” to the extent you do that for 10K.) I’ve become a believer.