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The following 5k training program is for beginners. The program starts
off very slowly via walking. The goal of this running program is to gradually get your
muscles, joints and ligaments accustomed to the stresses of running.
The reason for this is that it's very easy to injure yourself if you
don't start slow. The program should be relatively comfortable and
rewarding, not difficult and dangerous. Whether or not the following
program easy or difficult for you will depend on your fitness level and
age. You may need to decrease or increase the intensity as you
see fit. This program is for 10 weeks leading up to the 5k
race.
To give you idea of the level you're at, good 5k runners run at least 40 miles per week.
Tips For The First-Time 5k Runners
Note: "mi" stands for mile.
*Mix intervals of 5 minutes of fast walking followed by 10 minutes of jogging (repeat the cycle until end of the workout).
**Mix intervals of 5 minute of fast walking followed by 15 minutes of jogging (repeat the cycle until end of the workout).
***Mix intervals of 15 minutes running followed by 5 minutes of jogging (repeat cycle until end of the workout).
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5k Training Program
To give you idea of the level you're at, good 5k runners run at least 40 miles per week.
Tips For The First-Time 5k Runners
- Focus on other racers or the environment, not the pain you're in.
- Try to relax and not concentrate to hard, as this will wear you down causing you to fatigue quicker.
- Stretch for a minimum of 15 minutes everyday.
- Before the race have a light breakfast and fluids.
10 Week Beginner's 5k Training Program
Week | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | Total Miles |
1 | 2 mi walk | Rest | 2 mi walk | Rest | 2 mi walk | Rest | Rest | 6 Miles |
2 | 2 mi walk | Rest | 2 mi * | Rest | 2 mi * | Rest | Rest | 6 Miles |
3 | 2 mi * | Rest | 2 mi ** | Rest | 2 mi ** | Rest | Rest | 6 Miles |
4 | 2 mi *** | Rest | 2 mi *** | Rest | 2 mi *** | Rest | Rest | 6 Miles |
5 | 2 mi jog/run | Rest | 2 mi jog/run | Rest | 2 mi jog/run | Rest | Rest | 6 Miles |
6 | 2.5 mi jog/run | Rest | 2.5 mi jog/run | Rest | 2.5 mi jog/run | Rest | Rest | 7.5 Miles |
7 | 3 mi jog/run | Rest | 3 mi jog/run | Rest | 2.5 mi jog/run | 2 mi jog/run | Rest | 10.5 Miles |
8 | 3.5 mi jog/run | Rest | 3.5 mi jog/run | Rest | 3 mi jog/run | 2 mi jog/run | Rest | 12 Miles |
9 | 4 mi jog/run | 2 mi jog/run | 3.5 mi jog/run | Rest | 3.5 mi jog/run | 2 mi jog/run | Rest | 15 Miles |
10 | 4 mi jog/run | 2 mi jog/run | 3.5 mi jog/run | Rest | 3.5 mi jog/run | 2 mi jog/run | Rest | 15 Miles |
Note: "mi" stands for mile.
*Mix intervals of 5 minutes of fast walking followed by 10 minutes of jogging (repeat the cycle until end of the workout).
**Mix intervals of 5 minute of fast walking followed by 15 minutes of jogging (repeat the cycle until end of the workout).
***Mix intervals of 15 minutes running followed by 5 minutes of jogging (repeat cycle until end of the workout).
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