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How long should a 5K training plan be?
Please take a moment to read our FAQs before starting any of the training plans on this site.
| Beginners | Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Couch to 5k Training Plan | Sub 30 Minute 5k (9:39 per mile) |
| 5k Training Plan for Beginners | 28 minute 5k (9:00 per mile) |
| 26 minute 5k (8:21 per mile) | |
| 24 minute 5k (7:42 per mile) |
How do I improve my 5K training time?
Run 400 meters hard, then recover by jogging and/or walking 400 meters. A second variation is to run 200 meter repeats at 800 race pace with 200 jogging between. Before starting this workout, warm up by jogging a mile or two, stretching, and doing a few sprints of 100 meters.
Is 5km in 25 minutes good?
There’s no hard and fast rule about who should aim for a 25 minute 5K, but a 25-minute goal is reasonable for runners who have raced a 5K in 30 minutes or less and have been running regularly for at least a year.
Is Hal Higdon’s 5K novice program right for You?
This program works best if you have a goal 5K in 8 weeks. Set that race as your end date and use it as a focus of your training. Even if you do not have a goal 5K at the end of 8 weeks, Hal Higdon’s 5K Novice program is a great way to begin your life as a runner.
What kind of training does Hal Higdon offer?
-Hal Higdon From Novice to Advanced, Hal offers more than a dozen different training programs for every skill level and pace. Incorporating wisdom from Hal’s bestseller Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide, these marathon programs have evolved to suit the modern runner. Learn More
What is Hal Higdon best known for?
-Hal Higdon From Novice to Advanced, Hal offers more than a dozen different training programs for every skill level and pace. Incorporating wisdom from Hal’s bestseller Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide, these marathon programs have evolved to suit the modern runner.
What is the walk a 5K program?
This program is designed for those training to walk a 5K, or 3.1 mile, race. It is currently not offered in an interactive version on TrainingPeaks, but the free schedule can be found below. This plan is not available in the RunWithHal app, but you can still get the interactive version through TrainingPeaks.