5Km Beginner
5Km Beginner
Length
6 Weeks
Plan Description
6-Week Beginner 5K Training Plan
Are you ready to run your first 5K or improve your performance? This 6-week training plan is perfect for beginners looking to build endurance, gain confidence, and cross the finish line strong. Designed to fit into your busy schedule, the program focuses on progression, strength, and running fundamentals to set you up for success.
What’s Included?
✅ Beginner-Friendly Sessions: Easy-to-follow runs and exercises designed for new runners.
✅ Gradual Progression: Increase your stamina week by week without overtraining.
✅ Instant Access: Start your program immediately after purchase.
✅ Strength Workouts: Simple routines to improve stability and prevent injuries.
✅ Supportive Resources: Linked videos for technique, strength exercises, and weekly motivation tips.
✅ Race Day Checklist: Everything you need to prepare for your 5K.
Program Highlights
💡 Duration: 6 weeks.
🕒 Training Time: 3 to 5 hours per week.
🏃 Sessions:
4 to 5 sessions per week, including easy runs, walk/run intervals, and strength workouts.
Longest workout: 50 minutes (weekend).
Includes rest days for recovery and steady progress.
What Will You Gain?
🏃♀️ Endurance: Go from walk/run intervals to completing a 5K.
💪 Strength: Build core stability and reduce injury risk with strength-focused sessions.
🎯 Confidence: Feel prepared, capable, and ready to take on race day.
How it Works
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Run
x3
|
01:57:00 | 00:45:00 |
Strength
x2
|
01:13:00 | 00:40:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
Walk
x1
|
00:55:00 | 00:50:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
01:57:00 | 00:45:00 | |
|
01:13:00 | 00:40:00 | |
|
—— | —— | |
|
00:55:00 | 00:50:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
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