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
FeaturesPrep
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
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
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
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
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