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5K Training Plan
Always wanted to run a 5K but not sure where to start? Check out this 5K training plan and get moving!
Week 1
Monday: Rest*
Tuesday: 10 minutes walking, running, or combo
Wednesday: Rest*
Thursday: 10 minutes walking, running, or combo
Friday: Rest*
Saturday: 15 minutes walking, running, or combo
Sunday: 20 minutes walking, running, or combo
Week 2
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 15 minutes walking, running, or combo
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: 15 minutes walking, running, or combo
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 20 minutes walking, running, or combo
Week 3
Sunday: 25 minutes walking, running, or combo
Week 4
Tuesday: 20 minutes walking, running, or combo
Thursday: 20 minutes walking, running, or combo
Saturday: 25 minutes walking, running, or combo
Sunday: 30 minutes walking, running, or combo
Week 5
Sunday: 35 minutes walking, running, or combo
Week 6
Sunday: 40 minutes walking, running, or combo
Week 7
Tuesday: 30 minutes walking, running, or combo
Thursday: 30 minutes walking, running, or combo
Saturday: 35 minutes walking, running, or combo
Sunday: 45 minutes walking, running, or combo
Week 8
Saturday: Day off—get psyched for your race!
Sunday: 5K day—have fun!
*Take the day off, or try another activity, like cycling or swimming.