This is a race tapering plan for 5K runners. This plan gets competitors ready to race by spending time at race pace, recovering, and reducing training mileage up to race day. Runners should have an established threshold pace based on a recent 10K race time or max effort.
I am a USA Track & Field Level 2 certified coach (endurance events) providing individual coaching to runners through workout design, training plans, performance monitoring, and strength training advice. I am the head cross country and track & field coach at Wakefield HS in Arlington, VA.
I design custom, individualized programs to help you meet your goals and get the most from your training. Let me help you get fitter, faster, and injury-free. All experience levels welcome.