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Start to Run in 6 weeks to 30 minutes or 5k

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Start to Run in 6 weeks to 30 minutes or 5k

Author

Ward Pellegrims

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Length

6 Weeks

Plan Description

This is a start to run program containing 3 walk/run programs per week. It's more fun than your average program because sometimes you're allowed to run fast too :)

In 6 weeks you're able to run for 30 minutes. This will be around 4-6km (3-4 miles) depending on your training history, age, talent, weight, etc

if you're overweight be aware of symptoms shin splint ( pain and tenderness along the front of your lower inside leg (shin))


RPE scale is used to determine your tempo/intensity. (most of the time it's light to moderate to somewhat heavy intensity)

0 – Nothing at all
0.5 – Just noticeable
1 – Very light
2 – Light
3 – Moderate
4 – Somewhat heavy
5 – Heavy
6
7 – Very heavy
8
9
10 – Very, very heavy


Contact and questions: anytime at https://www.pellegrims.coach

Good luck!

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x3
01:29:00 00:36:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
01:29:00 00:36:00

Training Load By Week


Ward Pellegrims

Ward Pellegrims

Do you want to create your own journey of succes and do you want to profit from 12 years of coaching experience in Olympic swimming?
Do you need a structured training plan and/or individual coaching?
Do you want to explore your own limits and fulfill your ambitious physical goals?
I can help you with coaching and training plans for swimming, cycling and running to make you a better athlete!


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