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D3 5k Training Plan, Beginner Level 1, 12 Weeks, 3 runs per week, By Heart Rate and Pace

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D3 5k Training Plan, Beginner Level 1, 12 Weeks, 3 runs per week, By Heart Rate and Pace

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Mike Ricci: USAT Coach of the Year and Level III Elite Coach - D3 Multisport Founder and Head Coach

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Length

12 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description








  • All workouts are downloadable to smartwatches (Garmin, Suunto etc), and apps such as Zwift, Rouvy, and Trainer Road

  • Training consists of 3-4 weekly workouts

  • You should be able torun for at least 20 minutes at a steady pace

  • Strength and core workouts are included with video demonstrations

  • Quality workouts are spaced out by 2-3 days to ensure proper recovery

  • Your day off is Monday.





  1. Busy life? Our programs are designed for the age group triathlete who has a busy life with a full-time job, a family and/or other responsibilities. These plans provide time-efficient workouts - with no junk miles. Get in and get it done!

  2. Time management. In this program, the longer workouts will be on the weekends, and the weekdays will consist of shorter workouts. The objective for this plan is to improve your run through consistency and frequency. There are a lot of short runs that will get you ready for the season.

  3. EVIDENCE! Our plans are carefully designed with evidence-based training science, technology, and wisdom from one of USAT’s highest professionally certified coaches. You will gain confidence week-by-week that you are ready for race day.




  • Coach Support: Private, Team D3 Facebook group to ask our USAT Certified Coaches questions

  • Knowledge: Premium content, instructional videos, and training tips

  • Teammates: Gain support and camaraderie from other like-minded athletes through Team D3

  • Savings: Team D3 Partner Discounts



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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
02:33:00 01:22:00
Strength x3
—— ——
Day Off x2
—— ——
Custom x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:33:00 01:22:00
Strength
—— ——
Day Off
—— ——
Custom
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Michael Ricci

D3 MULTISPORT, INC

D3 MULTISPORT, INC.
The key to achieving your goal is having a plan! D3 Multisport founder and head coach Mike Ricci uses his collective 30+ years of coaching experience to help each individual athlete be successful - at any level. His passion for the sport and wisdom gained from coaching thousands of athletes all go into the design of his training plans. Let the D3 coaching team take the guesswork out of your training and guide you with pre-built training plans or 1-to-1 coaching.


  • This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
  • Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
  • Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
  • Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

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