Are you planning on running a 5K to raise money this spring? Or are you personally challenging yourself to get through a 5K as a celebration of how far you’ve come toward achieving your fitness goals? Regardless of your motivation, the idea of running a 5K can be overwhelming if you’ve never completed one before. The good news is that you CAN run a 5K, and in less time than you might think! This 5K running guide for absolute beginners will help you get across that finish line.
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If you’re a newbie runner, this free running guide is the perfect starting point for you. Over the first few weeks of training, our focus will remain on cardio-walking and muscle building. In fact, you won’t start running until the fourth week. This will give your body a chance to gradually build the strength and endurance you’ll need to run a 5K. Remember, it’s smart to check with your doctor before jumping into a new exercise program, especially if you haven’t worked out in a while.
5K Running Guide for Absolute Beginners
Our full running schedule will work you up as far as a half-marathon, but the first eight weeks are designed to help you reach that 5K goal. You read that correctly. You could be ready in just two months! Read on for our quick and easy guide to the running schedule:
Cardio Walk (CW)
Walk at a fast pace, with arms at about chest level, swinging them front-to-back as if you were running. This type of walking increases your cardiovascular strength, but it also boosts metabolism for increased fat-burning power. The cardio walking in our free running guide helps you ease up to a 5K.
Cross Training
Improve your running power by training with other types of exercises. For example, cross train by walking briskly, swimming, or bicycling. These workouts build the strength and endurance that will get you ready to run. Check out this Floor Work Flashback.
Mile (M)
On this free beginner running guide, you’ll notice a number followed by an M. This indicates you should cardio walk or run the specified number of miles. At the start of the first week, you’ll cardio walk just 1 mile. Over the remaining weeks, you’ll gradually increase until you’ve worked up to that 3.1 mile/5K goal.
Strength Training (ST)
Running a 5K requires muscle strength and endurance. This running schedule for absolute beginners builds in strength training time, so that you tone the muscles you’ll need to carry you to the finish line. You might like to try our 4-Minute Kettle Bell Fat Blaster or The Body Weight Workout.
Keep your body fueled properly so that you have the energy to complete that 5K. Check out our 7 Day Clean Eating Menu or 15 Snacks for All-Day Energy.
Now that you know the lingo and have right resources on hand, you’re ready to start training. In just a few months, impress your family and friends with your new achievement!
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