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5KM PB Crusher! 9 Week, 4 days per week

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5KM PB Crusher! 9 Week, 4 days per week

Author

Nick Hancock

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Length

9 Weeks

Plan Description

For the time crunched runner!

This 9 week, 4 runs per week plan is designed (and tried and tested), to get you as fast as possible for your 5km race or parkrun PB!

You will need a compatible watch as this plan uses a mix of HR and pace with structured workouts

Go smash that PB!

How it Works

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
00:55:00 00:54:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run Run
00:55:00 00:54:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Nick Hancock

Maximum Mileage Coaching

Maximum Mileage, headed up by Nick Hancock, a UK Athletics Licensed, TrainingPeaks Certified and Affiliate Torq Fitness Certified Performance running coach, as well as competitive runner himself with a sub 2:55 marathon and multiple ultramarathon podiums to his name, you are in safe hands!

Nick coaches at half marathon to ultramarathon distances, any surface (road, mountain or trail), includes science-backed, sport-specific strength coaching and race nutrition advice


  • 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

Refund Policy

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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