Sample Training Plan: 5K, Beginner

Sarah Smith
Training Schedule for August 2007
Goal Race: Kentlands/Lakelands 5K September 1, 2007

 
                      Sun           Mon           Tues           Wed          Thurs          Fri             Sat

Week 14
         Rest        6 repeats*    6 repeats      Rest         6 repeats     Rest      9 repeats      
(7/28-8/4)                                                                                     

Week 15         Rest        5 repeats*    5 repeats      Rest         5 repeats     Rest      8 repeats     
(8/5-8/11)                                                             


Week 16         Rest        2 miles*       2 miles         Rest         2 miles        Rest      3 miles  
(8/12-8/18) 

Week 17         Rest       2.5 miles       2 miles         Rest         2 miles        Rest      3.5 miles     
(8/19-8/25)   

Week 18         Rest        3 miles         3 miles         Rest         2 miles        Rest        Race!
(8/26-9/1)                                                            



Description of Runs:

Week 14: Repeats are walk 1 minute, run 3 minutes                                                                    Week 15: Repeats are walk 1 minutes, run 4 minutes                                                                  Week 16: Run 2 miles with walk breaks as needed.  Try to run as much as possible!                                                                  

Please note: This is just a sample plan. Not every 5K plan will have this particular schedule. Each scheduled run and the paces for each type of run are determined based on the client's current fitness.  These will be determined after the initial consultation.

 

If you have any questions, or are ready to get started, feel free to contact me at jenn@coachjenn.com