The Bupa Great Women's 10k, organised by Nova International and Glasgow Life and with the Evening Times as media partner, takes place on Sunday May 12 on the South Side.
More than 10,000 runners are expected to sign up.
And Freya helped some local runners begin their training in Pollok Park.
Scotland and Team GB's leading finisher from the London 2012 Olympic Marathon was on great form as she put Cordelia O'Neill, Beth Edmonston and Margaret Law through their paces.
Long-distance runner Jo Pavey, who has represented Great Britain in every Olympics from 2000 to 2012, is also urging Evening Times readers to sign up for this year's run, which marks the 20th anniversary of the event.
Jo has a few top tips to help you get started – and to keep up your motivation during the cold, gloomy days of winter.
She said: "Now you have signed up – just do it. Sometimes, we spend so long agonising about whether or not to go running that we could have been out and come back by the time we've reached the end of our deliberations! So just get up and go before your brain starts lining up the pros and cons."
And she went on: "Running with friends is a great idea – arrange a session with a mate and you are less likely to cancel and let them down.
"Joining a running club gives you the same sense of accountability – not to mention lots of new routes to try and buddies to run with."
Rewards are great for motivation too.
Jo explained; "Plan a reward. Give yourself something to look forward to after you're run.
"You could even keep a mileage jar, putting in a pound for every mile you complete and spending the money on a treat at the end of each month."
How you think about your training sessions has a part to play too, said Jo.
"When we think about exercise, we tend to focus our minds on the first bit – that 'toxic ten minutes' when we're huffing and puffing and it feels really hard.
"In a study published in the journal Health Psychology, exercisers who were taught to 'remember' how much they'd enjoyed previous workouts not only increased their intention to exercise again, but also looked forward to their future workouts more."
Setting yourself a goal is an excellent idea, added Jo.
"Whether it's a race finish line or a desire to lose half a stone, give yourself something to aim for," she explained.
"Goals give your training purpose and structure – each run plays a part in the overall plan, and can't just be skipped because you aren't in the mood.
"And imagine the consequences if you don't go. How will you feel later on? Guilty? Irritated? Stressed?
"Now, visualise yourself coming back from a run feeling pleased with yourself, re-energised and proud of your dedication and commitment."
Jo also recommends getting a little help from your friends when it comes to starting a training run.
"Get stranded!" she laughed. "It's easier mentally to be running towards home than away from it, so get your partner or a friend to drop you off a few miles away and run back.
"That way, there's no chickening out."
Our easy to follow 10-week training plan kicks off on Monday. So what are you waiting for?
10K BEGINNERS'
TRAINING PROGRAMME
This easy-to-follow plan should take you from being a complete novice to comfortably completing the 10K in 10 weeks.
WEEK 1
(MARCH 4 TO 10)
Monday: Jog for 2 mins, walk for 2 mins, 4 times
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Jog for 2 mins, walk for 2 mins, 4 times
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Jog for 3 mins, walk for 2 mins, 4 times
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: 10 mins alternate walk/jog
WEEK 2
(MARCH 11 TO 17)
Monday: Jog for 3 mins, walk for 2 mins, 5 times
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Jog for 3 mins, walk for 2 mins, 5 times
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Jog for 4 mins, walk for 2 mins, 4 times
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Brisk 15 mins alternate walk/jog
WEEK 3 (MARCH 18 TO 24)
Monday: Jog for 5 mins, walk for 2 mins, 4 times
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Jog for 5 mins, walk for 2 mins, four times
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Jog for
7 mins, walk for 2 mins, three times
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Brisk 20 mins walk/jog
WEEK 4 (MARCH 25 T0 31)
Monday: Jog for 7 mins, walk for 2 mins, three times
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Jog for 10 mins, walk for 2 mins, twice
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Jog for 15 mins
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Brisk 25 minute walk/jog
WEEK 5 (APRIL 1 TO 7)
Monday: Jog for 15 mins
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: 17 mins jog
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Jog for 20 mins
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: 25-30 mins of alternate walk/jog
WEEK 6 (APRIL 8 TO 14)
Monday: Jog for 20 mins
Tuesday: Jog for 10 mins
Wednesday: Jog for 25 mins
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Jog for 20 mins
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: 35-40 mins alternate walk/jog
WEEK 7 (APRIL 15 TO 21)
Monday: Jog for 20 mins
Tuesday: Jog for 15 mins
Wednesday: Jog for 30 mins
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Jog for 35 mins
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: 40-45 mins walk/jog
WEEK 8 (APRIL 22 TO 28)
Monday: Jog for 25 mins
Tuesday: Jog for 20 mins
Wednesday: Jog for 30 mins
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Jog for 35 mins
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: 40-45 mins alternate jog/walk
WEEK 9 (APRIL 29 TO MAY 5)
Monday: Jog for 20 mins
Tuesday: Jog for 15 mins
Wednesday: Jog for 40 mins
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Jog for 30 mins
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: 60 mins of jog/walk
WEEK 10 (MAY 6 TO 12)
Monday: Jog for 10 mins
Tuesday: Jog for 20 mins
Wednesday: Jog for 25 mins
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Jog for 10 mins
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: RACE DAY
