Your 5k running plan is ideal for your first 5k run and written by an 8020 certified endurance coach
Welcome to your training plan!
This plan is appropriate for beginner runners preparing for their first 5k even and more experience runners who need a relatively low volume training plan.
This plan uses the latest polarised training techniques and includes strength and mobility sessions to help you avoid injuries.
You plan includes:
- Structured Running sessions with Power and Heart Rate
- Sessions can be used with STYRD, Garmin, Polar, Stryd etc
- Strength, mobility, stability and flexibility workouts to help avoid injuries
- Cross training options such as cycling
- Email access to your coach
Before you start this plan build your training to the point where you are running at least three times a week and are doing aerobic exercise six times per week.
The training load starts at 2 hours and 10 minutes in a week 1 and peaks at 3 hours and 53 minutes in week 8.
You should consult your doctor before embarking on any physical fitness training. For any of the sessions, especially the strength and conditioning sessions, if you are unsure of the exercises then seek the help and advice of a professional near you.
My name is Karen and I live in Southern Spain near the IRONMAN® Marbella 70.3 event where I coach and run Triathlon training camps all year round (ChiliTri). So, if you would like face to face coaching please get in touch.
Karen is an 8020 Endurance and IRONMAN® Certified Coach and a British Triathlon Federation Level 3 Coach. I also work as a Coach Educator & Assessor for the British Triathlon Federation, helping to develop the next generation of triathlon coaches in the UK. Karen is also a Qualified Personal Trainer.
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Good luck with your training and 5k running event!
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I’m Karen Parnell, British Triathlon Level 3 Coach & Tutor, IRONMAN U Coach & MSc in Sports Performance Coaching. With certifications spanning NASM PT, WOWSA Level 3 Open Water, 80/20 Endurance, & World Triathlon Female Athlete Coaching, I bring proven expertise across all aspects of swimming, cycling & running.
My passion is helping athletes like you reach your race goals through a holistic approach that blends smart training, tailored nutrition, strength/mobiity, recovery & mental strategies.