5K Training Schedule
Bookmark this Couch-to-5K ® running page so that you can easily return to check on your progress.| Week | Workout 1 | Workout 2 | Workout 3 |
| Done1 | Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. | Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. | Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. |
| Done2 | Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes. | Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes. | Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes. |
| Done3 | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:
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Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:
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Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following:
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| Done4 | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
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Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
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Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
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| 5 | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
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Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
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Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog two miles (or 20 minutes) with no walking. |
| 6 | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
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Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:
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Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2-1/4 miles (or 22 minutes) with no walking. |
| 7 | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.5 miles (or 25 minutes). | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.5 miles (or 25 minutes). | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.5 miles (or 25 minutes). |
| 8 | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.75 miles (or 28 minutes). | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.75 miles (or 28 minutes). | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 2.75 miles (or 28 minutes). |
| 9 | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 3 miles (or 30 minutes). | Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 3 miles (or 30 minutes). | The final workout! Congratulations! Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 3 miles (or 30 minutes). |
I know I've improved and broken my records on my RunKeeper app but I don't feel very successful in my runs. I know I'm faster and can go further a bit quicker than I started but I have yet to feel the "runner's high" and more Energy. So that's where I am, training for the 5k and plan to run it through. Pics will be uploaded through the month so you can see how I have progressed this year and I'll have new goals and new things after March.
Tech/ Equip I use:
Withings Pulse: to track my activity: steps, speed and distance, altitude, heart rate and monitors sleep
it has partner apps too. $99.00
My Fitness Pal: Track my food and exercise works with Withings pulse
Map my walk
Run Keeper: shows me a map of where I run, distance and pace and nifty info. works with Withings pulse
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml site for the 5k program
TRX Bands: (love) click link for the one I got or cheap1, cheap2, cheap3 though I can't vouch for these.
If you have questions on anything leave a comment and I will be happy to try to answer or encourage.



























