Performance Training, Inc.

Coach
Nathan England

A simple, step-by-step program to take you from the couch to confidently running a 5K. With walk/run intervals, progressive training, and encouragement built in, you’ll build endurance safely and enjoy the process along the way

Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Improved Endurance and Efficiency
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Injury Prevention
Features
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Programming 4 days per week
2 Days of Run/Walk Intervals--1 Day of Machine/Erg Intervals--1 Day of Walking-- All Days Include warm-up and cooldown/mobility
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
All workouts delivered directly to you on the Train Heroic App. You choose your start date and all workouts are uploaded to your account
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 4-week program
Sunday
Short Run/Walk Intervals

Prep

A

Run Warm-Up

Light Jog for 2-3mins then: ~10 meters for each exercise Skip Down/Back Knee Hug 3 step Scoop (Hamstring) Cradle Side Lunge Quad Stretch Toe Walk Heel Walk Butt Kicks Down/Back High Knees Down/Back

B

Run/Walk Intervals

6 x 1:00

Recovery

C

Hybrid Cooldown

~60-90s each movement depending on what you need Hip Flexor Stretch Pigeon Pose Child's Pose Thread the Needle (Hold) Wall Chest Stretch Calf Stretch

Tuesday
Long Run/Walk Intervals

Prep

A

Run Warm-Up

Light Jog for 2-3mins then: ~10 meters for each exercise Skip Down/Back Knee Hug 3 step Scoop (Hamstring) Cradle Side Lunge Quad Stretch Toe Walk Heel Walk Butt Kicks Down/Back High Knees Down/Back

B

Run/Walk Intervals

5 x 2:00

Recovery

C

Hybrid Cooldown

~60-90s each movement depending on what you need Hip Flexor Stretch Pigeon Pose Child's Pose Thread the Needle (Hold) Wall Chest Stretch Calf Stretch

Wednesday
Week 1 Strength Training Day

Prep

A

Basic Warm-Up 1.0

Cat-Cow Hip Circles Glute Bridge Hamstring Stretch Superman Arm Circles

B1

Leg Press

2 x 12

B2

DB Chest Press

2 x 12

C1

RDL

2 x 10

C2

TRX Row

2 x 15

D1

Calf Raise

2 x 20

D2

KB Farmer's Walk

2 x 100

D3

Plank

2 x 1:00

Thursday
Cross-Training Day

Prep

A

Run Warm-Up

Light Jog for 2-3mins then: 10m for each exercise Skip Down/Back Knee Hug 3 step Scoop (Hamstring) Cradle Side Lunge Quad Stretch Toe Walk Heel Walk Butt Kicks Down/Back High Knees Down/Back

Conditioning

B

Erg Intervals

10 Rounds on Bike, Ski Erg, or Rower for Meters 1:40 Work/:20s Rest Use either Zone 2 or MAF (Maximum Aerobic Function) to judge intensity. To figure out how to determine MAF take 180-age. While in training your HR shouldn't exceed this number. Record the total number of Meters but make sure you stay in Zone 2

Recovery

C

Hybrid Cooldown

~60-90s each movement depending on what you need Hip Flexor Stretch Pigeon Pose Child's Pose Thread the Needle (Hold) Wall Chest Stretch Calf Stretch

Friday
Low-Intensity Walk

A

Walk

1 x 45:00

Recovery

B

Hybrid Cooldown

~60-90s each movement depending on what you need Hip Flexor Stretch Pigeon Pose Child's Pose Thread the Needle (Hold) Wall Chest Stretch Calf Stretch

Couch to 5k