5km Intermediate
5km Intermediate
Length
6 Weeks
Plan Description
6-Week Intermediate 5K Training Plan
Ready to improve your 5K time or reach a new personal best? This 6-week training plan is designed for intermediate runners looking to enhance speed, build endurance, and race faster. The program focuses on progressively increasing intensity, speed workouts, and strength to help you achieve your goal.
What’s Included: ✅ Intermediate-Friendly Sessions: Structured runs and workouts aimed at boosting both speed and endurance.
✅ Gradual Progression: Step-by-step increase in intensity and distance without overtraining.
✅ Instant Access: Start your program immediately after purchase.
✅ Strength Workouts: Simple routines to enhance your power, speed, and injury prevention.
✅ Supportive Resources: Linked videos for running technique, strength exercises, and motivational tips each week.
✅ Race Day Checklist: Everything you need to prepare for your 5K.
Program Highlights 💡 Duration: 6 weeks.
🕒 Training Time: 4 hours per week on average.
🏃 Sessions:
3 to 4 sessions per week, including easy runs, interval training, and strength workouts.
Longest workout: 45 minutes (weekend).
Includes rest days to allow for recovery and steady improvement.
What Will You Gain? 🏃♀️ Speed: Improve your pace and stamina, preparing you to race faster at 5K.
💪 Strength: Build leg and core strength to enhance speed and efficiency.
🎯 Confidence: Feel prepared and confident to tackle your 5K with a stronger performance.
How it Works
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Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Run
x4
|
02:38:00 | 00:55:00 |
Strength
x2
|
01:17:00 | 00:50:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
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Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
02:38:00 | 00:55:00 | |
|
01:17:00 | 00:50:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
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- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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Refund Policy
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