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Endurance Journey Beginner 12 Weeks To Run 5km and Beyond (Effort + Pace Target Plan)

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Endurance Journey Beginner 12 Weeks To Run 5km and Beyond (Effort + Pace Target Plan)

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Patrick Ash

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Length

12 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

This 12-week plan is the perfect launchpad to prepare you to run your first 5km. This stage begins when you decide that, despite never having run significantly, you’re going to enter a race or maybe just begin running to improve your health and fitness. The schedule consists of 4 days of training per week progressing from 1 minute of running intervals in the first week to running 1 hour consistently by the end of the program. You will learn how to warm up safely and run with great form. If you show up, be consistent, and follow the plan as outlined in this plan you will successfully finish your first 5km feeling prepared and strong.

The Plan Includes:
The 12 Week 5km Training Plan
Weekly Video Education Sessions
Weekly Video Self Massage Sessions
Detailed Race Planning Guide
Coach Access Package (Virtual Q and Al) + Virtual Community (Strava Group)

Everything you need to get to you the finish line feeling stronger, faster, and healthier than ever!

Designed By Patrick Ash MSc, CSEP-CEP, Jen Ruland, BKin, CSEP-CEP. ASCM, Over 30 years of experience and certification in Triathlon and Run Coaching.

Here is what a few athletes have to say about Endurance Journey Coaching:
"I appreciate you understand the athlete’s unique needs tailor your workout plans to be flexible based on each individual, including time for personal/family needs, sleep, nutrition, along with training schedules." - Shari M.

"I appreciate the broad base of knowledge your coaching offers - sport specific, nutrition, mobility etc. You focus on developing focus developing a positive mindset in athletes celebrating achievements. You are strongly committed to providing a supportive environment for all." - John A.

"You provide a plan to meet my goals but that plan is flexible and adaptable.  You understand that family is first, work is second and everything else is after that and so understand that their can be limits to what I have time for and work around that to develop a plan that is doable. Balance." - Jim G.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Custom x12
00:30:00 00:10:00
Run x4
02:50:00 01:11:00
X-Train x2
00:52:00 00:30:00
Strength x2
—— ——
Day Off x1
00:30:00 00:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Custom
00:30:00 00:10:00
Run
02:50:00 01:11:00
X-Train
00:52:00 00:30:00
Strength
—— ——
Day Off
00:30:00 00:30:00

Training Load By Week


Patrick Ash

Endurance Journey Coaching

I specialize in providing coaching support specifically for individuals ages 35 and over who need to balance family, work, and other important life priorities. We work together to create high level performance and health. Whether you want to finish your first triathlon, or qualify for a world championship, I have the experience to help you achieve it.


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