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5K Training Plan - Intermediate / 8 weeks

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5K Training Plan - Intermediate / 8 weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

William Ritter

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Length

8 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

This is an 8-week 5k plan for an intermediate runner or a beginner with some experience and who is semi-competitive, who runs 20-25 miles per week. This plan tops out at just over 5.5 hours of running just past the midway point before the peaking. This includes heart rate-based runs for easy running or longer tempos and /or pace-based runs for intervals and reps.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x6
03:53:00 01:15:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
X-Train x1
00:45:00 00:45:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:53:00 01:15:00
Day Off
—— ——
X-Train
00:45:00 00:45:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

William Travis Ritter

Fly Tri Racing LLC

"I build athletes up through trust and consistent communication to generate performance gains through structure, knowledge, and education, so that my athletes, can best realize their human potential through endurance sports."


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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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