Beginner 5k Plan (Pace) - 16 Weeks
Beginner 5k Plan (Pace) - 16 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Author
Weston Caceres
Length
16 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
This plan assumes regular running in the range of at least 2:00 per week is already in place.
The Beginner 5k Plan aims to step into our training methodology and accomplish the following:
- begin development of top-end speed and running economy
- introduction and maintenance of Lactate Threshold training
- introduction and maintenance of VO2 Max training
At the end of the plan, you will have developed a set of skills that will allow you to race the 5k distance effectively. This specific plan utilizes training pace for runs. Similar plans are offered that utilize Max Heart Rate, Heart Rate Reserve, or Power.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x4
|
02:35:00 | 00:50:00 |
|
Day Off
x2
|
—— | —— |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
02:35:00 | 00:50:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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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
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
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