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Intermediate Run 5k Training Plan

Training Plan Overview

The Intermediate 5K Run Training Program is geared towards runners who have completed 5K and want to improve their finish time successfully. It incorporates four run (two easy, one long, one speed), rest days and cross-training. The speed workouts focus on improving speed, fitness and efficiency in running. The gradual progression of endurance runs will allow you to run farther, more easily and the cross-training allows you to incorporate other activities you enjoy to complement your program. Cross-training activities may include cycling, yoga, swimming, elliptical or any activity that is not walking or running. The Intermediate 5K Run Program is best suited for those who have been running at least 3-4 times per week for 40-45 minutes.

Follow this plan on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with alerts each day to help you complete the program showing routes each day. Learn more about our Intermediate Run 5k Training App.

Training Plan Mileage Chart

Weekly Overview

Click on a week number to see the daily descriptions for that week. Enter a race date below to customize the plan for an upcoming race. Once you've settled on a plan, drag this link to your bookmarks for easy reference. My 5k training plan

Race Date:
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 1
Apr 12
Apr 12
Easy Run
40 mins
Apr 13
Cross-Train
45 mins
Apr 14
Run
45 mins
Apr 15
Cross-Train
45 mins
Apr 16
Run
30 mins
Apr 17
Endurance Run
45 mins
Apr 18
Rest
Week 2
Apr 19
Apr 19
Run
40 mins
Apr 20
Cross-Train
45 mins
Apr 21
Run
45 mins
Apr 22
Cross-Train
45 mins
Apr 23
Run
30 mins
Apr 24
Endurance Run
45 mins
Apr 25
Rest
Week 3
Apr 26
Apr 26
Easy Run
40 mins
Apr 27
Cross-Train
45 mins
Apr 28
Run
50 mins
Apr 29
Cross-Train
45 mins
Apr 30
Run
30 mins
May 1
Endurance Run
50 mins
May 2
Rest
Week 4
May 3
May 3
Easy Run
45 mins
May 4
Cross-Train
45 mins
May 5
Speed Run
50 mins
May 6
Cross-Train
45 mins
May 7
Run
30 mins
May 8
Endurance Run
50 mins
May 9
Rest
Week 5
May 10
May 10
Easy Run
45 mins
May 11
Cross-Train
45 mins
May 12
Speed Run
56 mins
May 13
Cross-Train
45 mins
May 14
Run
30 mins
May 15
Endurance Run
50 mins
May 16
Rest
Week 6
May 17
May 17
Easy Run
45 mins
May 18
Cross-Train
45 mins
May 19
Speed Run
44 mins
May 20
Cross-Train
45 mins
May 21
Run
30 mins
May 22
Endurance Run
60 mins
May 23
Rest
Week 7
May 24
May 24
Easy Run
45 mins
May 25
Cross-Train
45 mins
May 26
Speed Run
50 mins
May 27
Cross-Train
45 mins
May 28
Run
30 mins
May 29
Race Pace Run
60 mins
May 30
Rest
Week 8
May 31
May 31
Easy Run
45 mins
Jun 1
Cross-Train
45 mins
Jun 2
Run
46 mins
Jun 3
Cross-Train
45 mins
Jun 4
Run
30 mins
Jun 5
Race Pace Run
60 mins
Jun 6
Rest
Week 9
Jun 7
Jun 7
Easy Run
40 mins
Jun 8
Cross-Train
45 mins
Jun 9
Run
46 mins
Jun 10
Cross-Train
45 mins
Jun 11
Run
30 mins
Jun 12
Endurance Run
50 mins
Jun 13
Rest
Week 10
Jun 14
Jun 14
Easy Run
40 mins
Jun 15
Rest
Jun 16
Run
30 mins
Jun 17
Rest
Jun 18
Run
30 mins
Jun 19
Rest
Jun 20
5K Race!

Warning

Based on your selected race date you should have started training on Apr 12, 2012. If you didn't you shouldn't start this training plan without consulting a coach. Unless you've been working out at a level consistent with the scheduled workouts so far you risk injury or death by following the training plan.

Disclaimer

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