Beginner 5K Run Training Plan
Length
5 Weeks
Plan Description
This is for the true beginner. Someone who wants to get their feet wet; kick start their activity plan with a 5K race at the end of a 5 week block. Candidates for this plan are healthy and don't mind cross-training 2 days per week. Athletes (that's you) should add in some mobility exercises after each session; spending 5-10 minutes with both foam rolling and static stretches.
Run pace may vary from day to day. Keep it aerobic; conversation pace. Your goal here is to build up your continuous effort. If you have to walk on your running days, remember it is okay to do so!
How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x3
|
1:03 hrs | 0:40 hrs |
|
Walk
x2
|
0:58 hrs | 0:50 hrs |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
X-Train
x1
|
1:03 hrs | 1:00 hrs |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1:03 hrs | 0:40 hrs | |
|
|
0:58 hrs | 0:50 hrs | |
|
|
—— | —— | |
|
|
1:03 hrs | 1:00 hrs |
Training Load By Week
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- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Syncs daily with other popular apps like Garmin and MyFitnessPal.
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