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Day 1 of the 114 Day 10K 5959 Challenge

What is the 10K 5959 Challenge?

Thomas TWRM

9/19/20261 min read

After successfully completing the 5.6K JPMorgan Run in under 35 minutes (31:59), it's time for a new challenge.

The 10K in 59:59 Challenge!

The goal is simple: run 10K in 59 minutes and 59 seconds or less.

I originally started this challenge on June 7, but I developed significant pain in my foot, leg, and adductor muscles. After two months of rest and visits to an orthopedic doctor and a physiotherapist, I'm starting over.

Today is Day 1 of 114.

Why 114 days?

114 days is enough time to change habits and create real change. For example, I lost 6kg during the 5.6K challenge.
The Kenyan running coach Eric Kiptoo recommends a 12-week training plan for runners who are already running three times per week. Since my audience consists of beginner and intermediate runners, I'm adding four extra weeks to help people transition from walking to running safely and gradually.

Today's walk/run:

  • 5 min running

  • 1 hr 5 min walking

  • 5.29 km