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Summary

4 Workouts / 5 Exercises

100% Cardio / 0% Strength Training

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Workout Program Description

This is a 8 week training schedule for an absolute beginner wishing to run a 5k. No prior running experience is necessary.

This program assumes that you are in moderate shape (able to easily walk a mile at a brisk pace), and are able to run 3 days a week. Schedule the program so that you will have at least a few days rest between the final training run and the 5k.

Workouts

Description

During the first 2 weeks you should run a total of 6 times. Begin slow and then build up as your endurance improves. Try starting out jogging/walking about 3/4 of a mile, and build up to jogging 1.5 miles.

Walking Walking
0.75 mi.
Running Running
1.5 mi.

What People are Saying

roospy

I felt really bad cos I only jogged 4 times last week, and then I read the total of 6 times was for the first 2 weeks which was a relief. However, I still plan on jogging every night this week :)

Created 14 days ago by roospy

sab0069

Beginning Running

I use to love to jog and I still do, but I haven't done it in a long time. I'm looking forward starting this program and getting back to it.

Created 16 days ago by sab0069

Brothuhv84

Oh yeah!

Now I wouldn't consider myself a couch potato on a regular basis per say…but let’s face it! The holidays are coming up, and I can totally see myself taking a break from my routine and you know what happens after not working out for a week or two. So this could get me back in shape if I for any reason I'm not doing well on the cardio.

Created 16 days ago by Brothuhv84

nickolehuffman

Finish Line 5K

Hello! I just competed in my first 5K and it was amazing! I ran in the Finish Line 500 5K which was held in Indianapolis just an hour after the Mini. I was really nervous leading up to it, but all of the stuff that I'd read about race day was right....my time was faster than it usually was (even on my best practice days) and I beat my goal by almost a minute and a half. I am ready to go out and run more 5K's to work my way up to run the mini next year. :)

Created 7 months ago by nickolehuffman

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