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Race for Life 10k

Here are our 6-week training plans, designed to get you ready for your Race for Life 10k. Designed for people of all ages and fitness levels, simply choose the pace you want to do.

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Top tips for everyone

We’ve worked with our sponsor Runners Need to provide some top tips to help everyone have a great Race for Life.

1. To get the most out of your event, it’s important to wear the right shoes. Our sponsor Runners Need can offer you a free gait analysis by one of their in-store experts. Find out more about gait analysis

2. If you’re new to walking longer distances, jogging or running, don’t worry about your pace or how long you go for – this will come in time. Remember, consistency is key.

3. Make your runs enjoyable by adopting a training plan tailored to smash your goals. It’s crucial to build your fitness up gradually and to embrace a walk/run strategy in your personal plan.

4. We know life can take over sometimes, so make sure you schedule in training time that works best for you.

5. Remember to warm up and cool down before any physical exercise. Your body will thank you for it.

6. Learn about the right nutrition to help you get the most out of your training, stay energised on runs and recover effectively afterwards. Read Runners Need’s expert guide to running nutrition

7. Tracking your progress can be a fantastic way of staying motivated. Download apps to your phone such as Strava, Map My Run or Runkeeper, they’re great for those that don’t own a sports watch or pedometer.

8. A great night’s sleep is key to helping your body recover quickly. So avoid using your smartphone, watching TV or consuming caffeine before bed. That way, you can wake up refreshed and vitalised for another day’s training.

9. Hydration is vital to keep your body functioning properly. So, make sure you drink plenty of water before, during and after physical exercise.

10. For those who need to wear one, choosing a good-fitting sports bra is just as important as finding the right running shoes – if it fits right and is comfortable, you’ll run well. Check out Runners Need's blog on how to find the perfect sports bra.

11. Remember to stay sun smart when you’re training and keep covered up.

12. And finally, remember to have fun. You’re doing something amazing, so thank you. We hope you enjoy your event!

How far is 10k exactly?

If you’re not sure how far 10k is, have a look at our everyday examples .

Every little helps

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Training doesn't have to be just about following a training plan.

Why not think about going out for an evening walk in the park? If the full distance is a bit much, try slowly building up your distance.

Keeping active is one of the ways you can reduce your cancer risk.

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We are a Scottish charity, which funds research into any kind of cancer, anywhere in the world.

By running with us you’ll be supporting researchers in Glasgow like Professor Sansom, who’s looking at new ways to attack pancreatic cancer.

Sign up now for one of our FREE guaranteed charity places! All we ask for in return is that you raise £150 to help support our research.

If you already have your own place in the race and would like to support our charity, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to learn more, please contact Rebecca Drinkwater on+44 (0)7715 074305, or email [email protected]

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Team tested their resolve in muddy 10k Wolf Run for Cancer Research

'We decided we would run the race as a team and cross that finish line together'

By Carl O'Hara

TAKING ON THE MUD: Team members were Poonam Nehra, Tasha Arden, Vineet Nehra, Brad Brooks, Hashil Murshid, Alex Humphreys and Madie Servidio-Hill

A team of seven from an Arnold opticians took on on acres of mud and an obstacle-strewn running course on the 10k Wolf Run to raise £1,067 for Cancer Research UK.

The team was led by optometrist director Vineet Nehra, from Specsavers Arnold , and some members had never run that distance before, so the Warwick course really tested their resolve. Obstacles included an 80m lake swim, climbs over nets, steep mounds, high jumps and pools of water.

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Vineet said: “It was a new thing for many of us as some of the team hadn’t done anything like this before but we really enjoyed it. We decided we would run the race as a team and cross that finish line together.

“I’m so proud of them and we are delighted with the amount of money we managed to raise.”

cancer research 10k plan

Vineet adds he and his colleagues are planning to do more events similar to this throughout the next year, raising even more money for charity. Specsavers Arnold Wolf Run team members were Poonam Nehra, Tasha Arden, Vineet Nehra, Brad Brooks, Hashil Murshid, Alex Humphreys and Madie Servidio-Hill.

Cancer Research UK supports families affected by the illness and contributes to research in the hopes of finding a cure in the future. To find out more, visit .

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2023 Brighton Marathon 10k

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Get a charity place for just £5 when you pledge to fundraise at least £150. Together we will beat cancer.

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Join us at the Brighton Marathon Weekend and take on the BM10k challenge.

This exciting addition to the Brighton Marathon Weekend will see you running the first 10,000m of the marathon course. The race will begin at 8:30am, half an hour before the marathon. The park will be buzzing with participants and spectators so the atmosphere will be electric.

The event is limited to 2,000 participants so, with interest set to be high, make sure to register as quickly as possible to ensure that you get a place.

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We will be there to support you all the way; we can offer you fundraising and training tips as well as support on the day. Make sure you come to find us at our post-race reception.

Any questions? Click here to read our most frequently asked questions , which should provide you with all the information you need. Or, you can contact the Sports Team on 0300 123 5461.

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Cancer Research UK issued our first warning on the link between sun exposure and skin cancer back in 1935, and continue to highlight the importance of enjoying the sun safely.

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Myself and the mighty DJ Ohmygod are both doing a 10k run for Cancer Research UK on 21 October.

It's a very good cause - almost everyone knows someone that has been affected by cancer, and no one knows what will happen in the future either.

If you'd like to sponsor us, you can do it online at

http://www.10ksponsorme.org/carolinemead and http://www.10ksponsorme.org/daveoxley

If anyone would prefer not to sponsor us online, or can't for any reason, drop me an email carolinemead [at] hotmail [dot] com and I'll add it to the total and let DJOMG know.

Published by Three Headed Lizard at 8:45am on Fri 31st August 2007 . Viewed 1,756 times.

Not giving us your money is basically the same as murdering a child with cancer.

Published by DJ Ohmygod at 9:22am on Fri 31st August 2007 .

A couple of girls from work are doing the Sandringham one. Mentals the lot of you

Published by katemac at 9:25am on Fri 31st August 2007 .

That did it for me...

Published by Morsey at 10:26am on Fri 31st August 2007 .

Nice one, Morsey! May your soul live forever in paradise.

Published by DJ Ohmygod at 10:44am on Fri 31st August 2007 .

Published by Three Headed Lizard at 12:35pm on Fri 31st August 2007 .

THL is making me look bad in the sponsorship stakes. I am now seeking sympathy sponsors. Go on, spare a fiver. That's less than 2 pints of lager :P

Published by DJ Ohmygod at 1:55pm on Tue 4th September 2007 .

Have given a little to each of you

Published by Ladyportland at 5:01pm on Tue 4th September 2007 .

when i start getting my �30 a week i'll give a fiver to both of you every week till the run, sorry i couldnt give more

Published by mad_man_jac at 5:26pm on Tue 4th September 2007 .

Thanks you guys :)

Published by DJ Ohmygod at 7:36pm on Tue 4th September 2007 .

Thanks very much Hayley xx

Published by Three Headed Lizard at 9:39pm on Tue 4th September 2007 .

Published by Ladyportland at 3:24pm on Wed 5th September 2007 .

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Choose one of our 6-week training plans, produced by RunningWithUs, designed to get you ready for your 10k Race for Life event
Worldwide Cancer Research
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Team tested their resolve in muddy 10k Wolf Run for Cancer Research
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10k training
Follow our beginner 10k training plan if this is your first 10k or you're new to running. The plan includes walk/run sessions to get you started and will make your 10k run memorable for all the right reasons
Cancer Research UK London Summer Run 10k 2021
A new spin on the UK's most popular 10k, with the hugely popular Cancer Research UK London Winter Run coming to the summer for the first time
2023 Brighton Marathon 10k
Cancer Research UK issued our first warning on the link between sun exposure and skin cancer back in 1935, and continue to highlight the importance of enjoying the sun safely. Similar events to 2023 Brighton Marathon 10k
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Myself and the mighty DJ Ohmygod are both doing a 10k run for Cancer Research UK on 21 October. It's a very good cause - almost everyone knows someone that has been affected by cancer, and no one knows what will happen in the future either