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SELF 10K + Strength (8-Week Adaptation)

Adapted from SELF's "Run A 10K: The Ultimate 8-Week Training Plan" published February 3, 2016. This IronFlow version encodes the full eight-week progression as a hybrid-friendly import with structured cardio workout types and simple runner-support strength work. Source shape: - Weekly speed, tempo, hill, and endurance progression - One primary strength day each week plus mobility/core support - Cross-training and recovery built around beginner-friendly 10K preparation Adaptation notes: - Time and effort targets are encoded as cardio workout presets where possible - Strength sessions use accessible dumbbell and bodyweight movements that match the source emphasis on squats, lunges, presses, and planks Review the full schedule, then follow this plan in IronFlow.

Example built-in strength training plan in IronFlow
SELF 10K + Strength (8-Week Adaptation)
Days / week
5
Weeks
8
Level
Beginner
Focus
Hybrid

Is SELF 10K + Strength (8-Week Adaptation) right for you?

Plan profile: Level Beginner · Focus Hybrid · Training days per week: 5. Confirm the schedule and equipment below before starting.

Who it is for

Training level: Beginner · Plan focus: Hybrid · Training days per week: 5

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This plan may not match your schedule or training needs. Training days per week: 5 · Equipment: Dumbbell, Bodyweight

Plan at a glance

Adapted from SELF's "Run A 10K: The Ultimate 8-Week Training Plan" published February 3, 2016. This IronFlow version encodes the full eight-week progression as a hybrid-friendly import with structured cardio workout types and simple runner-support strength work. Source shape: - Weekly speed, tempo, hill, and endurance progression - One primary strength day each week plus mobility/core support - Cross-training and recovery built around beginner-friendly 10K preparation Adaptation notes: - Time and effort targets are encoded as cardio workout presets where possible - Strength sessions use accessible dumbbell and bodyweight movements that match the source emphasis on squats, lunges, presses, and planks

Max lifts
No max lift setup required before starting
Equipment
DumbbellBodyweight
Days / week
Training days each week: 5
Weeks
Planned weeks: 8
Sample week
Week 1

Plan shape

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Weekly volume

Planned work sets from the stored plan

work sets

Plan length

Each block represents one planned week

8
weeks

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Day-by-day schedule

Every exercise below comes from the built-in plan stored in the app.

Day 1

Speed Intervals

1 exercises
Outdoor Run
6 x 1 min @ RPE 8 / 1 min recovery

Cardio

Adapted from Week 1 Monday speed work.

Day 2

Strength

4 exercises
Goblet Squat
3 x 10-12

Legs

Reverse Lunge
3 x 8/leg

Legs

Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3 x 10

Shoulders

Plank
3 x 30-45 sec

Core

Day 3

Cross Training

1 exercises
Stationary Bike
1 x 30 min @ RPE 3

Cardio

Day 4

Tempo Intervals

1 exercises
Outdoor Run
4 x 3 min @ RPE 7 / 4 x 2 min @ RPE 3

Cardio

Adapted from Week 1 Thursday tempo alternations.

Day 5

Endurance Run + Core

2 exercises
Outdoor Run
1 x 30 min @ RPE 5

Cardio

Plank
2 x 45 sec

Core

How it progresses

Manual rule

When it changes

after each completed week · by your logged decision

What changes

The stored schedule carries the planned week-to-week changes.

After success or failure

Use the source guidance to decide whether to advance, hold, or repeat.

Deloads

No separate deload or taper is encoded in this plan.

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