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5K One Week Taper

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5K One Week Taper

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Sam Sharp

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Length

1 Week

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

This is a race tapering plan for 5K runners. This plan gets competitors ready to race by spending time at race pace, recovering, and reducing training mileage up to race day. Runners should have an established threshold pace based on a recent 10K race time or max effort.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x6
00:20:00 00:20:00
Strength x1
00:30:00 00:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run Run
00:20:00 00:20:00
Strength Strength
00:30:00 00:30:00

Training Load By Week


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Sam Sharp

RUNSHARPER

I am a USA Track & Field Level 2 certified coach (endurance events) providing individual coaching to runners through workout design, training plans, performance monitoring, and strength training advice. I am the head cross country and track & field coach at Wakefield HS in Arlington, VA.

I design custom, individualized programs to help you meet your goals and get the most from your training. Let me help you get fitter, faster, and injury-free. All experience levels welcome.


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  • 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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This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.

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