This is an 8 week plan (training 3-4 days/week) designed for beginner runners or someone that cannot currently run a 5K easily. This plan builds on a foundational base of completing longer runs, increasing run speed, and prioritizing recovery so that you are not overworked by time you actually race. This plan was designed to be done 9-10 weeks out so that you can have a 1-2 week taper prior to your race. 1 Week of a taper is built into this plan.