OTLW // Outlaw Fitness

Endurance, General Fitness, Functional Fitness, Marathon, Triathlon
Coach
Daniel Kelly

OTLW Pace 5K is a 6-week running program built to sharpen your endurance, boost your speed, and get you across the line of a 5K stronger than ever. Using our proven 5K progression, this plan delivers structured runs that build week by week — from intervals to tempos to a final test day. It’s designed for athletes who want a clear roadmap to run faster, improve aerobic capacity, and feel fitter without the distraction of extra lifting.

Whether you’re new to 5K training or looking to hit a new PR, Pace 5K keeps it simple: three runs per week, a steady progression, and a finish-line test that proves your work paid off.

Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Program Structure
Frequency: 6 days per week, focusing on steady distance work, short duration and long duration intervals. Intensity: A periodized approach that varies intensity and volume to maximize power, efficiency and endurance on the rower. Volume: 5-10k steady distance, shorter 500-1500m interval training
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Steady Distance Work
Designed to improve efficiency and endurance with a periodized approach to steady paced training over a longer distance.
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Interval Training
Interval training alternates bursts of higher intensity running with recovery periods. In this program, intervals are designed to build speed, improve running economy, and increase your body’s ability to handle fatigue. Over time, they train you to run faster and more efficiently — making your goal 5K pace feel easier.
Features
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Programming 3 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Access and log your full Running program anytime, anywhere through our training app with guided workouts and tracking.
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 6-week program
Sunday
My First Run

WARM-UP

A

3 ROUNDS: • 20 Jumping Jacks • 10 Leg Swings (forward/back + lateral) • 10 Arm Circles (forward/backward) • Dynamic calf pumps + world’s greatest stretch

RUN // My First Run

B

RUN // Warm-Up: 5 minute walk RUN // 5 Rounds: 2:00 running at a conversational pace 2:00 walking RUN // Cool Down: 5 minutes walking cool down

COOL DOWN

C

2 mins per movement/side: • Foam roll: calves, hamstrings • Couch stretch • Pigeon stretch

Tuesday
3 On, 2 Off

WARM-UP

A

2 ROUNDS: • 10 A-skips • 10 High Knees • 5 Deep Squats w/ reach

RUN // 3 On, 2 Off

B

RUN // Warm-Up: 5 minute walk RUN // 6 Rounds: 3:00 running at a conversational pace 2:00 walking RUN // Cool Down: 5 minutes walking cool down

COOL DOWN

C

2 mins per side/movement: • Chest opener (door frame stretch) • Forearm and wrist mobility • Foam roll lats & upper back

Thursday
Less Walking

WARM-UP

A

Warm-Up (Pre-Run): • Jump Rope 2 min • Dynamic toe touches • Ankle hops

RUN // Less Walking

B

RUN // Warm-Up: 5 minute walk RUN // 5 Rounds: 3:00 running at a conversational pace 1:00 walking RUN // Cool Down: 5 minutes walking cool down

COOL DOWN

C

• Standing hamstring & quad stretch • Supine twist • Diaphragmatic breathing (3 min)

OTLW // PACE 5K