5K for Beginners

If this is your first time training for a 5K, it'll be easy! Nothing to be nervous or scared about and trust me it does not matter if you hate to run. I hate to run, and have ran marathons; no idea of how boring they could be. I've trained numerous "average Joe's" to their first 5K and beyond. So lets get you started with 5K 101. Class begins with Professor Santos!

First and Last to every session STRETCHING, this is extremely critical no matter what level of runner you are.

8 Week Training Program - 5K

• Week 1-3 
• Mon: Walk 2-4miles @ 40%Max Pace (a bit faster then ideal walking pace;use arm motion to create momentum)
• Wend: Jog 20sec - Walk 1min (total 30min)
• Thur: Walk 2-4miles @ 40%Max Pace (a bit faster then ideal walking pace;use arm motion to create momentum)
• Sat: Run30sec - Walk 1min (total 30min)
• Week 4-5
• Mon: Walk 3-4miles @ 60%Max Pace
• Wend: Jog 1min - Sprint 30sec (total 25min)
• Thur: Walk 2-4miles @ 60%Max Pace
• Sat: Run45sec - Walk 1min (total 30min)
• Week 6-8
• Mon: Walk 2-4miles @ 70%Max Pace
• Wend: Jog 2min - Sprint 30sec (total 35min)
• Thur: Walk 2-4miles @ 40%Max Pace
• Sat: Jog Max amount - Walk 2min (total 45min)Week 6-8

• Week 7-8

• Mon: Walk 2-4miles @ 70%Max Pace
• Wend: Jog 2min - Sprint 30sec (total 40min)
• Thur: Walk 2-4miles @ 70%Max Pace
• Sat: Jog 30min