This is a 12 week plan designed for beginner runners or someone that cannot currently run a 5K easily. This plan builds on a foundational base of getting longer runs in with increasing speed while prioritizing recovery so that you are not overworked by time you actually race. This plan was designed to be done 13-14 weeks out so that you can have a 1-2 week taper prior to your race. 1 Week of a taper is built into this plan.