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Fit4Athletes 5K with run specific strength (Novice)

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Fit4Athletes 5K with run specific strength (Novice)

Author

Claudia McCoy

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Length

8 Weeks

Plan Description

This 8 week 5k Training plan is perfect for beginners or people who would like to get back to running after a longer break. It includes detailed run specific strength training workouts and stretching exercises which will help to eliminate the risk of injuries as well as boost your run performance and overall strength.
We will start off with a run / walk ratio and progress to a complete run. You will feel confident and strong running your 5k after these 8 weeks of training.
This 5K Plan assumes that you have no major health problems, are in reasonably good shape, and have done at least some jogging or walking.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x3
00:02:00 00:15:00
Strength x3
00:57:00 00:30:00
Other x2
00:42:00 00:50:00
Day Off x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
00:02:00 00:15:00
Strength
00:57:00 00:30:00
Other
00:42:00 00:50:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


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Claudia McCoy

Fit4Athletes

I am an USAT and IronmanU certified Triathlon Coach, Athletic Performance Trainer and German licensed Physical Therapist. I provide customized training plans for triathletes & runners of all levels.You will receive detailed workouts for all disciplines, sports nutrition & fueling guidance, lowering injury risk through sport specific strength training, run gait & swim analysis. Communication between coach and athlete is key to reach fitness goals together.


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