COUCH TO 5KM 202: LEVEL 2
5KM – BEGINNERS
DURATION: 8 WEEKS
TIME GOAL: 42 MIN - 52 MIN
LONG RUN: 2.5 to 5.5miles
Distance Per Week: 8.5MI – 12.5 MI
This training plan is crafted specifically for beginner runners who meet the following criteria:
- You’ve been walking regularly and doing brief periods of running.
- You’re preparing to finish your first 5km event.
- You’re motivated to improve your 5km time.
- You can comfortably walk more than 2 miles.
- You can run-walk for at least 2 miles.
- You have a clear goal to finish your first 5km.
Celebrate Progress:
Keep a training log to track your runs and celebrate your progress. Good luck on your journey to running your first 5km! Enjoy the process and have fun!
A competitive runner himself, Wilson Komen brings nearly a decade of experience to his coaching. He sees it as his mission to help all of his runners—new and experienced alike—maintain healthy, consistent training regimens that will lead to rewarding racing experiences.
Coach Wilson Komen is certified by the Road Runners Club of America.